“I am so sorry I was not able to win this battle for you. I know this is the most selfish act anyone can commit, and I hope you are able to stay strong with the peace of mind that I am finally at peace and at rest. I hope you can all move forward knowing I’m in a better place now … [Read more...]
New Online Mindfulness Drop-In Sessions
Join me on the first Saturday of the month for a guided 30 minute mindfulness drop-in from the comfort of your own home. A great way to kick-start the month, using the breath and body to create calm and balance, as well as the opportunity to connect with other like-minded … [Read more...]
How the breath can help calm anxiety and panic
Breathing is a tool we all have at our disposal yet we barely even think out it; if we grasp the techniques of breathing effectively then we can lower emotional arousal to help reduce anxiety and panic. We take our breath for granted, and often when worried or anxious our breath … [Read more...]
World Suicide Prevention Day
Why it's good to talk On World Suicide Prevention Day, 10th September, I had the privilege of talking to residents and organisations of Redbridge at a Mental Health Awareness event hosted by Sky Sharma Foundation. It's fair to say that mental health awareness is on the radar … [Read more...]
Coping with Grief and Loss
Bereavement is a complex and very personal experience. Losing someone you love or care deeply about can be extremely painful, leaving you with difficult emotions that are hard to understand – the pain and sadness you experience feels like it will never ease. Grief is a natural … [Read more...]
Practical skills to help reduce anxiety, worry and panic
We all need to worry. Whether your thoughts are more niggling - a comment you shouldn't have made, or a looming deadline at work - to the bigger things, such as health concerns or being in debt, worrying is completely normal. To try to stop worrying is challenging, and in some … [Read more...]