I borrowed a bike and learnt what resilience really means
How a spectacularly bad idea from my husband turned into the most meaningful thing I’ve ever done. It started, as many ill-fated adventures do, with my husband Chris having an idea. “We should cycle from Leeds to Liverpool along the canal,” he said, with the casual confidence of someone who had clearly not thought this […]
Where to find help to improve your mental health
Here is a list of organisations specialising in mental health issues that you may find helpful. Anxiety UK (A charity specialising in anxiety, helping provide support) http://www.anxietyuk.org.uk Tel: 03444 775 774 MindWell ( A website bringing together information from the NHS, Leeds City Council and third sector organisations) https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/ The Samaritans (Accessible 24 hours a […]
Transform your life with Ikigai
The one philosophy that really made me reflect was Ikigai. Last year I took a trip with my family to Japan. Before we went I started to do my research on where to go, places to eat, restaurants to eat at, etc. and in typical fashion my social media algorithms started sending me more information […]
How and why I became a counsellor
The person behind the practice….. You don’t need to know my life history, but I thought it might provide comfort if I told you a little about me and my journey into the world of counselling. First and foremost, I’m a mum to two adult teenagers (feels crazy saying that but I guess they are!). […]