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When people think about trauma, they often imagine a single major event. Something obviously distressing that anyone would recognise as traumatic. For some people, the connection is clear. They may have experienced a serious accident, abuse, assault, a traumatic loss, medical trauma, or multiple overwhelming events throughout their lives and recognise that these experiences continue to affect them today. For others, the impact is less obvious. Trauma can also develop through

I’m often asked about the difference between my coaching sessions and my therapy sessions. On the surface, they can look similar, both involve conversation, reflection, and personal development. However, they differ significantly in purpose, scope, and training. This blog is intended to offer clarity for potential clients, current therapy clients, and anyone exploring what type of support might be right for them. An Important Note About Regulation in the UK In the UK, neither

The start of a new year often comes with the expectation that we must set big, ambitious resolutions. Eat healthier. Exercise more. Learn a new skill. Be “better.” For many, this can create pressure, guilt, or disappointment if we don’t follow through. Especially if the last year felt challenging or overwhelming, the idea of fixing everything all at once can be a reassuring thought but is often unrealistic. Personal growth doesn’t have to be rigid, all-or-nothing, or tied to

When we’re hurting, especially from trauma, it’s natural to search for meaning. We want to believe that what we went through had a purpose. That it taught us something. That we’re stronger for it. Because if there’s meaning, maybe the pain wasn’t just pain. Maybe it was worth something. But the truth is, some experiences are just deeply painful. Some events are senseless and some wounds exist simply because something happened that shouldn’t have. Exploring trauma healing beyo