What is in a name? A therapists take on Names Post-Divorce
I posted an Instagram story and asked how you connect with your name?
The response was mixed.
“As I’ve got older, I’ve disconnected more from it. I feel “mum” took over and I’ve embraced it”
“Actively dislike – made fun of at school and it’s ruined it for me”
“Hate it!”
“I looked at the etymology of it and found the beauty in it”
Our sense of self and identity is formed in what we are called, this is not necessarily our legal names but our given names.
Our name is more than a word, it holds…
Breathing Space Retreat at Knotting Hill Barn House, norfolk
Last week I was fortunate to join another of April’s (@thenourishco) beautifully curated weekend retreats, this time in north Norfolk at the very beautiful Knotting Hill Barn House.
The weekend was spent, resting…
Seeing Herself Clearly: The Freedom of a Late ADHD Diagnosis
Earlier this year I completed a research project on ADHD in Women as the final part of the Psychology degree I was studying. As October is ADHD awareness month, I wanted to offer an insight into what I found.
The qualitative research, conducted in 2025, explored the lived experiences of nine women who were diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood after receiving other mental health labels such as anxiety, depression, or borderline personality disorder (BPD).
The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Early Years Education: Insights from a Case Study
In a world where academic performance often dominates the conversation around education, the importance of social and emotional development is sometimes overlooked. A recent case study titled The Experience of Teaching a Curriculum-Based Social and Emotional Intelligence Scheme of Work to Early Years Children sheds light on how structured emotional learning can transform the classroom environment and benefit children well beyond their first school years.
Finding My Way Through the Chaos: A Year of Change, Challenge & Growth
This year has been one of the most emotionally intense and transformative chapters of my life. As 2024 came to a close, so did my 18 year marriage.
The beginning of 2025 marked not only a new year but an entirely new life, learning how to co-parent, managing my own emotional well-being, and trying to ensure that my three children felt safe and supported as our family structure shifted.
Borrowing Calm: The Art of Co-Regulation in Parenting
Emotional regulation (ER) is the ability to manage our internal state, that means thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses.
As a child, ER is developed through co-regulation with safe adults. But what happens if we didn’t have a safe adult to co-regulate with?
ADHD Diagnosis Journey
I felt it was important to share further information about my ADHD diagnosis journey. Having written about this previously on IG it felt right to update you here…
Yoga for Mental Health
Having recently completed the practical elements of the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training course I was on, I have been working to complete the written course work. One of the tasks was a research essay on an area of yoga close to our hearts. For me this was yoga and mental health…
Therapeutic benefits of cacao for women's hormonal balance, digestive health, and emotional wellbeing.
My personal experience with cacao started at a retreat in May 2023, I have since been drinking it regularly and have noticed so many improvements to my physical health. I wanted to journal this as a way of recognising the improvements and being able to share them with others. I was diagnosed with IBS...
Nourish & Play Retreat at The House of Bohème, Norfolk.
Nourish and Play retreat at The House of Bohème
A retreat is a true gift to yourself, an opportunity to pause, reflect, and nurture your wellbeing.
Recently, I gave myself such a gift by attending the Nourish & Play retreat at The House of Bohème in Norfolk, organised and facilitated by...