Insights & Support

One of the things I find particularly interesting is the gap between what we know and what we actually do. Most of us have behaviours that we know aren't necessarily good for us. We might stay up too late, work when we should be resting, keep checking our phone, avoid difficult conversations, spend money when we're stressed, drink more than we intended to, or constantly distract ourselves when we are feeling uncomfortable. Often, we already know that these behaviours aren't h

I often meet people who have worked incredibly hard to build the life and career they have. They've invested years into their profession. They've made sacrifices, taken on responsibility and worked towards promotions, qualifications and financial security. Their career is important to them, and understandably so. But sometimes, without us fully realising it, work can become more than simply something we do. It can become part of who we believe we are. When success becomes par

In my work as a psychotherapist, I often come across people who find it surprisingly difficult to rest. They may have finished work for the day. There are no urgent emails to answer and nothing that immediately needs their attention. Yet instead of feeling relaxed, they feel guilty. They might be watching television, spending time with their family or simply sitting down, but there's a voice in the back of their mind telling them they should be doing something else. Checking

In my work as a psychotherapist, I often meet people who are incredibly capable. They are successful, driven and used to getting things done. They have built careers they can be proud of and are often the people others rely on. Yet some of the people who appear to be coping the best can be the ones struggling the most internally. One of the things I find particularly interesting is that the qualities that have helped someone become successful can sometimes contribute to burno

In my work I sometimes meet people who tell me that they've just come back from a holiday, yet they still feel exhausted. They may have spent a week or two away from work. They've had time away from emails, meetings, deadlines and the daily pressure of their job. And yet, within a few days of returning, they feel exactly as they did before. Sometimes, they can even feel frustrated with themselves. They think, "I've just had a break. Why don't I feel better?" For me, this is o