A World of My Own: Nostalgia, Healing, and Westlife
This blog explores the healing power of nostalgia, from 90s Christmas memories to singing into a deodorant can, and how reconnecting with lighter, joyful parts of ourselves can ease the weight of adulthood. Through a person centred lens, I reflect on conditions of worth, permission, and the value of being silly, spontaneous, and fully human.
The Light On in the Kitchen: A Person‑Centred Reflection on Music, Grief, and the Places That Hold Us
Grief often appears in life’s quiet corners in music, in memories, and in the soft glow of a kitchen light left on. This reflection explores how songs, rituals, and my mam’s Yorkshire kitchen shaped my healing and my person‑centred counselling work. If you’re navigating loss or unexpected memories, I hope this meets you gently.
What Would Dolly Do? Finding Strength in Shared Grief
Discover how resilience and compassion help us heal after loss. This heartfelt blog explores the lives and legacies of Dolly Parton and Hayden Panettiere, two women who inspired millions through their authenticity, strength, and vulnerability. Written by myself, a person‑centred counsellor in Rotherham, it offers gentle insight into grief, identity, and emotional healing.
I Stand With Widows Fight: Grief, Friendship, and the Call for Change
Grief reshapes life in unexpected ways. In my latest blog, I Stand With Widows Fight, I share my story of loss and honour the powerful work of Holly and the Widows Fight community, widows, widowers, and bereaved families advocating for fairer support. It’s about grief, compassion, and why collective action truly matters.