Well, we’re just over halfway through the year and everyone I speak to says they can’t believe how fast it’s gone! And I really feel that too. My Dad has always said “Cherise, the older you get, the faster it goes” – Damn, that man is right 😊 If you’re feeling a bit flat, behind, […]
Category: Advice
Living your life more in tune with your values
Values, we hear a lot about these and how important they are, however after speaking to my clients carving out time to think about them is not that easy! It’s been a while since I looked at my values, summer is a busy time with the kids off school and certain parts of my self-care […]
Where am I not showing up?
This is a question I often ask myself! As a counsellor this can come with the territory and overall is a positive aspect of personal development. With any profession there are always ways we can improve, however on a personal level there is a darker side to this question and is something that sometimes causes […]
How will I know when I am ready?
When is the right time to start counselling? It’s a question I know some of my clients grappled with, I did the same myself many years ago. Most recently I spent 4 months just ‘thinking’ about working with a coach. When I raised this with my supervisor, she suggested I was “getting ready to be […]
Beating the blues with a biro
“I can shake off everything if I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn,” Anne Frank I actively chose not to write a blog post in January for various reasons. There is a lot of talk about resolutions and ‘new year, new me’ and to be honest I find it all a bit overwhelming. […]
How to make your Christmas less Overwhelming – Our Guide
Christmas……a word that can conjure up numerous thoughts and feelings. These can range from thankful, excited and hopeful all the way to lonely, depressed and hopeless. The challenges of Christmas and the negative impact it can have on our mental health is widely documented and I am yet to meet anyone who does not have […]