The Seasons of Change: What Autumn Can Teach Us About Growth and Letting Go
In this reflective piece, I explore what autumn can teach us about change, connection, and growth. Drawing parallels between the turning of the trees and our own personal seasons, I share a person-centred perspective on trusting your pace, communicating through change, and finding acceptance in life’s natural rhythms.
New Beginnings and Safe Spaces: The Anxiety of Change and How Person-Centred Counselling Helps
Change can feel unsettling, even when it’s exciting. In this reflective post, I explore the anxiety and emotions that come with leaving a home that has held so many memories, and how Person-Centred Counselling can help you navigate life transitions. Discover how building a safe space within yourself can support growth, resilience, and emotional well-being whether you’re facing change, grief, or uncertainty.
When Excitement Meets Anxiety: The Real Feelings of Travel
We’re told holidays are the ultimate escape, the highlight reel of life. Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and it’s all smiles, sunshine, and cocktails. But behind every “perfect” trip is often a mix of excitement and unease, the build up, the packing, the airport stress, and the tug of homesickness when it’s all over. As a person centred counsellor and recently self confessed homebird, I’ve learned that holidays can bring as much inner reflection as outer adventure. This blog explores the joy and anxiety that come with getting away and how understanding ourselves through a person centred lens can help us find balance between the two.
Be Your Own Pace Car: Finding Community at Caffeine & Machine
In this blog, I reflect on the Caffeine & Machine community, where cars bring people together—and human connection brings them home. From casual conversations to mental health initiatives like I Love You, Man, this welcoming space mirrors the principles of person-centred counselling: empathy, acceptance, and safe, non-judgemental spaces. Discover how shared passions can support well-being and create a sense of belonging for everyone.