What we SHOULD be doing, achieving, completing and winning at can sometimes feel like a weight on our shoulders. We probably all have a never-ending list of to-do’s staring at us every time we take a pause. But how much time and thought are we giving to what we COULD be trying, or learning or exploring? These are the fun things, the new things, the who-knows-where-that-could-lead things. There’s a lot power in reframing the way we approach how we live our lives, and I believe that we’d all be...

✨Checking in✨ Every week I get the opportunity to check in with my peers. We talk about how we’re finding the (integrative counselling) course and anything we might be struggling with or celebrating. This past week has felt heavy. The images and videos of Ukrainian’s fleeing for their lives, fears of potential war, and news of inspirational young men dying too soon has filled up our timelines. So I’m checking in to see how you’re feeling. It might be scared, sad, angry, confused, and it mig...

I love this approach to emotional learning by Dr. Marc Bracket It identifies that we’ve been taught to mask feelings, and are sometimes mislabelling feelings for behaviour. This process gets to the under-layers to identify what we’re feeling, and it’s pretty powerful stuff. If you’re not sure why you might be flat, unfocused or stuck, working through these steps could really help 🙏 #psychology #emotions #emotionalintelligence #emotionallearning #psychotherapist #mentalhealth

To the fitness newbies, the lifestyle babes and those still figuring out how to build a happy, healthy relationship with their bodies, I’m here for you 💛 My twenties were a blur of long days and late nights. Smoking, drinking and keeping the party going. The last thing on my mind was taking my ass to the gym. Exercise looks different for everyone, but whatever you can manage, I encourage it. For your mind, body and confidence 💫 Fit by @ellesseuk #fitness #pilates #pilatesinstructor #moveyour...

Words by Bob Marley 💛 #realtalk #bobmarley #quotes #quotestoliveby #selflove #selfcare #psychology

Me and my Mimi. As someone who has always struggled with anxiety, and is in the process of being referred for a potential ADHD diagnosis, I can honestly say that getting Mimi has changed my life. Her happy little face and wiggly bottom makes 6am feel so much brighter. Her need for routine has meant I’m taking better care of myself too. She wakes, I wake. She eats, I eat. She sleeps, I sleep. No confusion or complication from my overthinking and eternally distracted brain. Mental health look...

Words by Otto Rank It’s completely understandable to experience feelings of guilt as we grow and move on, from people, from situations and most importantly, from mindsets. But think of the big picture. A little bit of discomfort could end up leading to that peaceful, joy-filled life you always dreamed of. #growth #psychology #change #newbeginnings #psychotherapyuk #psychotherapist

Life isn’t fixed in place once you ‘grow up’ or turn a certain age. Relearning can be a scary process, but we ARE able to make changes, and with support, you don’t have to be the product of your environment or upbringing. #trauma #mentalhealth #therapy #growth #psychotherapyuk #studentcounsellor

Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to think clearly when you’re in a state of high emotion? Feelings are messy and layered, so it’s no wonder that they can also be confusing. I loved this statement by my university tutor, so much that I decided to steal it for a post. If you’re a bundle of raw emotion right now, and looking for clarity, try not to jump straight to logic and reason. It’s a process, and the feelings need to come first. #selfcare #psychology #counselling #inyourfeelings #stu...

💛 Mood Check 💛 Something I’ve started doing recently for a bit of personal development is a regular mood check. If journalling isn’t your thing, this is a quick way to track how you’re feeling, and once you get it going it’s iyyyyyy-opening. We track our periods, our steps, maybe even our sleep, but we don’t join the dots. (Full-disclosure: I’ve spent a lifetime being disconnected from my own feelings, and I believe it’s really held me back). If you fancy giving it a try, I’d suggest choos...

Hello, it’s been a while. I’ve been thinking of how I’d like to move forward with FUFG while I’m working a contract role and studying for my post-grad. I want to carry on growing a community here on insta, while offering online support and workshops in wellbeing, and my content is going to start looking a little more lifestyle, with a sprinkling of psychotherapy. If there’s anything you’d like to see or hear from me, my DMs are open to any questions or requests 🙏 #mentalhealth #psychotherapi...

Fancy a day of free activities and lots of incredible food and drink to enjoy with friends? This Sunday @hackney_bridge is coming up with the goods. I’ll be teaching two FREE Pilates classes for anyone to join, no equipment or experience needed! ✨10am Power Pilates ✨1pm Pilates Stretch If you’re in East London and looking for something to do this weekend, come by and say hello 💕 #pilates #pilateseastlondon #eastlondon #hackneybridges #hackneywick #festival #hackneyhalfmarathon #hackneyhalf...