Some people do not realise they are struggling with perfectionism because they are not trying to be “perfect” in the way people often imagine. More often, they are just quietly exhausted from feeling as though they cannot quite afford to get things wrong. They overthink texts because they are worried they sounded rude or too much. They replay conversations afterwards trying to work out whether they said the wrong thing or took up too much space. They feel guilty resting becau

One of the questions I get asked most often is whether online therapy can really feel as effective as meeting face-to-face. It’s such an understandable question, particularly if you’ve never had therapy before, or if part of you worries that talking through a screen might feel distant, awkward, or less personal somehow. Over recent years, more and more research has explored how effective online therapy can be, with studies consistently suggesting that for many people, online

There’s a point in many therapists’ work where something starts to feel… stuck. You might be doing thoughtful, evidence-based work, and your clients are engaging. You’re reflecting, showing up fully. And yet, some patterns don’t quite shift, despite everything you’re bringing to the work. Clients might understand things logically but still feel caught in cycles of shame, self-critical thinking or low self-worth. You might also notice something in yourself, a pressure to get i

Many people notice changes in mood, self criticism and emotional sensitivity in the days or weeks before their period. You might find that you feel more irritable, more overwhelmed, or more critical of yourself than usual. Thoughts that normally feel manageable can suddenly seem heavier or more convincing. For some people, this can feel confusing or discouraging. It can even lead to the sense that something has gone wrong, or that they are “back at square one”. For some peopl

Is therapy just talking? It’s a question many people understandably ask before starting therapy. From the outside, therapy can look like two people sitting in a room having a conversation. And of course, talking is part of it. But therapy is not just ordinary conversation. It is a guided, thoughtful process that helps you understand patterns, make sense of emotional responses, and begin to relate to yourself and your experiences differently. In therapy, we may explore what yo

If you’ve experienced something that still feels stuck — a memory that lingers, flashes up, or affects how you see yourself — you’re not alone . Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is designed to help your brain process those experiences so they can l ose their emotional intensity and feel like part of your past , rather than something that still lives in the present. How EMDR Helps When we go through something overwhelming, our brain’s natural p

Have you ever noticed how harsh your inner voice can be, especially when life gets tough? Many of us have internalised stories about ourselves that, in moments of stress, can feel like absolute facts. Common Negative Thoughts You might hear things like: “You always mess things up.” “You’re not good enough.” “You’re stupid.” “You’re too much.” These thoughts are so common. Everyone I work with recognises them – and I do too. It seems to be part of being human that we end up t

Life can be overwhelming sometimes. As a therapist, I'm often asked for simple, practical tools that can help people feel a little more steady in difficult moments - so I've created a grounding worksheet that I'd love to share with you, completely free. This gentle, easy-to-use worksheet will guide you through simple grounding techniques to calm your mind and reconnect with the present when anxiety or stress feel intense. You can use it anytime you need a pause - at school/wo

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