At this time of year, life can feel louder. The invitations, expectations, family pressures and emotional load all stack up and before you know it , your energy is in limited supply. For many of us, the hardest part isn't the busy calendar, it's the guilt that shows up when we try to protect our own wellbeing. But here is the truth: Boundaries aren't barriers between you and others, they are bridges back to yourself. When you set a boundary, you're not being difficult, distan

It’s been said that gratitude is one of the great keys to happiness; that by becoming consciously grateful, we can foster a more positive en

Come sit down and reflect for a while Pleasant and slowly let’s bring to the boil. The troubles struggling away and suppressed

Complex. Often misunderstood. Stress. Regrets. Pains withstood. A beautiful mess.

When the pandemic initially began back in March 2020, I had just returned to a counselling role offering telephone counselling on a helpline