THE BAREFOOT SEEKER

On a recent visit to the Ninja & Samurai Museum in Tokyo I noticed this quote on the wall. "A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within" ~ Morihei Ueshiba, The Art of Peace, Aikido founder True Strength This speaks to me of how true strength comes not from moments of victory in external battles with others, but from the sustaining impact of the work we do to overcome the battles with

We can look to the wisdom of the trees for tips to recover from the exhaustion and imbalance of people pleasing

Negative beliefs keep us stuck in anxiety and depression. Reclaim yourself through the art of letting go

In connection, we can be heard, witnessed and validated by an 'other'. These are some of our deepest yearnings.

Anxiety can feel most overwhelming in the middle of the night. Try these gentle supports or remember the power of speaking to someone.

Irrational fears, no matter how trivial they may seem, consume an enormous amount of unnecessary energy. They tell us falsehoods about ourselves and keep us from living a full and nourishing life.

Holistic counselling is an integrative approach to therapy that sees you as a complete and complex human, who has emotional, body-based, spiritual and relationship needs for optimal wellbeing.

The relationship between therapist and client exists in such a unique emotional, intellectual and energetic space. It's not friendship, yet feels so deeply human. Not love of the kind you experience with friends and family, but a kind of love, it can be. It is a relationship that often touches and impacts - both who sit within it. These genuine feelings are what I call the heart in therapy.

The Art of Letting Go

Reflections on the year that was

Motherhood - a Heroine's Journey

When couples come to therapy, many share their goal of wanting to communicate in healthier ways or reducing the intensity or frequency of...

In the midst of chaos, pain and the unexpected in life, one question can help you go within and grow through challenging life experiences

Big Panda and Little Dragon remind us that change happens when we challenge our negative beliefs about ourselves to create new habits

ADHD comes with challenges but it also comes with strengths. Understanding neurodiversity is essential for healthy relationships

If you experience Mother’s Day without your mother, create rituals that foster feelings of connection to her.

Fathers Day for separated dads in the time of covid and border closures

5 empowering things to know about therapy

It takes enormous courage to show up and rebuild trust again after infidelity but a new perspective can foster deep healing.

Struggling with anxiety in the ambiguity of lockdown - try these simple home-based steps to look after yourself and your loved ones