Breadcrumbing is being given just enough to stop you from leaving and that’s not OK.

 Why Breadcrumbing isn’t enough Sometimes I see clients who are confused because they are given just enough to stop them from leaving. But it’s not enough. Wanting more than breadcrumbs doesn’t mean you lack gratitude. It means you recognise there’s room for growth, connection, and deeper fulfillment in your life. You can appreciate what you Continue reading »

Can Suppressed Emotions Make Us Ill?

  𝐈𝐟 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐲, 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭:Can Suppressed Emotions Make Us Ill?    Science doesn’t yet offer conclusive proof that suppressing our emotions directly causes illness. Depression doesn’t equal a cancer diagnosis, and repressed anger doesn’t equal the flu. However, there have been several research studies that have shown that emotional repression can weaken Continue reading »

Why Love Feels So Hard: The Hidden Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships

Why Love Feels So Hard: The Hidden Impact of Childhood Trauma on Adult Relationships We often hear about childhood trauma, attachment styles and how these affect our adult relationships.  But what does this actually mean? If relationships leave you feeling anxious, distant, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. And it’s not your fault.  It could be Continue reading »

What are your expectations of Christmas (and of every day of the year?)

What are your expectations of Christmas (and of every day of the year)? Somebody said to me recently “Why is there such an emphasis on love and peace,  being nice and kind to each other and having a good time on just this one day of the year, when it should be like that all Continue reading »

You are worth your own heart…

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day and the Internet was awash with declarations of love from one person to another. But what about love for ourselves? Surely this time of year is a wonderful time to declare that love for ourselves. If you are reading this, know with every fibre of your being that you are worth Continue reading »

Grief and Loss Associated with Miscarriage & Fertility Problems

Grief and Loss Associated with Miscarriage & Problems With Fertility –How Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy Can Help On the 17th July, I was the guest speaker at the Nottingham Miscarriage Support Group talking about how Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy can help the grief and loss associated with miscarriage and problems with fertility.  Here is that talk:- Psychotherapy Continue reading »