Empathy and compassion are not the same process in the brain. They follow different neural pathways. I remember feeling a moment of surprise. Like many people in helping professions, I had always thought of empathy as an unquestioned positive, something we should strive to deepen, expand, and offer generously. The idea that empathy itself might sometimes be part of the problem, rather than the solution, was unexpectedly enlightening.

What is my attachment style? Many of the ways we think, feel, and relate to others have roots that go much further back than we might realise. Attachment theory helps us understand how our early experiences of care, connection, and safety can shape our emotional world and our relationships in adulthood.

Coercive control is a pattern of behaviour used to dominate, restrict, or undermine another person over time. Unlike more obvious forms of abuse, it often operates quietly and persistently, eroding confidence, independence, and a sense of self. Many people experiencing coercive control describe feeling confused, anxious, or as though they’ve lost trust in their own thoughts and feelings.

Feeling anxious and overwhelmed can make even simple things feel hard. In this blog I will discuss why anxiety and overwhelm often go together, what’s happening in your body and mind, and practical ways that therapy can help you feel more steady and in control.

Many people who struggle with eating difficulties also struggle with sleep. Sleep problems can come in many forms - restless nights, early waking, or that familiar whirring mind that just won’t switch off. It’s not unusual. Sleep and eating are more connected than we often realise and when one is out of balance, there’s a good chance the other could follow.

When people first get in touch to enquire about therapy, one of the most common questions I hear is: “How long will it take?” 
It’s completely natural to want certainty and to know when you might feel better, when the anxiety might lessen, or when life might feel less heavy. But the truth is that therapy isn’t a race with a finish line. Healing isn’t linear. And every single person who walks into the therapy room brings a completely unique story, history, personality and pace