Healing

Experiencing trauma often leads to a complex array of emotional responses, with anxiety being one of the most common and pervasive. This anxiety can manifest as a heightened state of alertness, persistent worry, or even physical symptoms such as increased heart rate and difficulty breathing. While these reactions can feel overwhelming and debilitating, it is essential to understand that anxiety can also serve a critical purpose in the healing process.

When stress takes hold, our bodies react with tension, shallow breathing, and a racing mind. Yoga helps reverse this by encouraging deep, mindful breathing and slow, intentional movements. These actions activate the parasympathetic nervous system - the part of us that promotes rest and digestion.

Self-compassion plays an important role in healing from trauma by encouraging a nurturing and understanding relationship with oneself. When individuals practice self-compassion, they acknowledge their pain without judgment, allowing them to process their emotions more effectively. This acceptance reduces feelings of shame and isolation, which are often exacerbated by traumatic experiences. By treating themselves with kindness and recognising that suffering is a shared human e

How to get through the holidays while Grieving. Grief and the holiday season. How can I attend a Christmas party while I feel so sad? Why do I have to attend a New Year's Eve Party when I just want to hide from the world? How can I pretend to be happy when I am holding grief? How can I attend a party without ruining it for all the happy people? I am not ready, I'm not prepared, I can't face it, I just don't want to.

Counselling isn't only for the person who experienced the Trauma or challenge directly. Supporting someone who has been through difficult times can be hard, and sometimes the supporter needs support. Counselling supports the person who is the supporter, so that they can emotionally regluate, form a support network, have their experience validated, and then offer support to their person without becoming dis-regulated.

This post is to help you decide which Yoga is best for you. I offer both Yoga Counselling and a Self-Paced online Yoga Course. Yoga Counselling is not a well known offering at this stage so I would like to explain what it is and how it works. In both we do the same 7 sessions - that make up my Signature Course - Yoga - Healing Trauma. The 7 sessions are; Yoga to ease symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue, Yoga to Improve Sleep, Yoga to Reduce Anxiety, Yoga to Reduce Stress, Yoga to Inc

One helpful aspect of counselling is that the counsellor is often able to notice these small changes and highlight them so you too are aware. Feeling that you are making progress is important. It helps you understand your innate capacity to heal.

Getting to know ourselves everyday is a real thing - we change, our environment changes. our situations change, our friends and family change or at least move in proximity to us. We grow and change each day. I thought I'd share some things I do to get to know myself over and over again.....

When trauma survival increases our strength and capacity to life safe and meaningful lives. When after trauma we find a zest for life, a purpose and a greater sense of resilience and belief in ourselves.

Healing from Family violence is not always straightforward - plans are often focused on the safe escape, but what happens once you have to rebuild your life? Could Healing from Family Violence Counselling support you to create an amazing and safe life?

Self-care is a concept that has gained significant attention and popularity in recent years, becoming a buzzword that we encounter regularly in various forms of media, wellness programs, and social discussions. However, this constant emphasis on self-care can sometimes feel overwhelming, adding yet another layer of pressure to our already packed schedules. It can feel like an obligation, a task that we must add to our never-ending to-do lists for each day, week, month, or eve

Have you heard journalling is good for you? Have you been told you should try journalling? Do you have a friend, family member, or colleague who tells you how much they love journalling? Are you still unsure how to get started? The benefits of journalling for your wellbeing encompass a wide range of positive outcomes, including stress reduction, enhanced cognitive abilities, personal growth, increased emotional intelligence, and creative expression. By incorporating journalli

I invite you to give some thought to how you could create a space for you that nurtures you as we work through life's challenges. How can you make your space comfortable and nurturing?