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We have a hydrangea in the garden that has been a source of colour and joy through the summer. During the summer months, it was full of bright pink blossoms, which caught the sunlight and brought a little celebration to each day as I stepped out into the therapy pod in the garden to see […]

As the days begin to shorten and the warmth of summer slowly changes to the crisp feel of autumn, many of us feel the quiet, but definite, shift of the seasons. For some, including myself, this transition feels comforting, with its colours, routines, and quiet, cosy evenings. For others, it can feel unsettling. Change, even

We all carry a backpack with us through life. It’s filled with moments from our past; experiences, memories, lessons and stories. Some of the things we carry are deeply valuable: the insights we’ve gained, the strengths we’ve used and recognised, and the compassion we’ve developed through what we’ve experienced. But often, tucked alongside those helpful

Sometimes we can feel really stuck; like we are not making any progress, or that nothing is changing. It can feel like we are ‘getting it wrong’ or not trying hard enough somehow. Life starts to feel like being caught in fog; we are surrounded by heaviness and unable to see a way forward. Stuckness

When I walk the dogs, I often see an East Asian couple walking theirs. We don’t share the same spoken language. Their English is limited, and I speak none of their language, and yet, whenever we pass, we always connect. It may be with a smile or a nod or a giggle that Douglas is

We have just returned from two weeks holiday in Scotland. The beaches were, as always, beautiful and quiet; the skies big and open. And our 2 terriers had the most amazing time running and playing. Douglas, our 13 year old border terrier, had major hip surgery back in November. At his age, recovery was never

There’s something quietly hopeful about April. Even if the skies are still grey and we get caught in an April shower, we start to notice a shift. Daffodils stand tall, buds begin to unfurl, and now and then, we can feel a gentle warmth from the sun. After the long pause of winter, life begins

This month sees Eating Disorders Awareness week in the UK, with the theme being ‘Anyone can be affected by an eating disorder’. It would be easy to believe that eating disorders only affect certain types of people. The images we often see in the media, and the stories that are often told can paint a

This month I have been to the opticians for a routine eye test. Nothing felt particularly problematic with my vision, but I discovered I needed a new prescription for both distance and near-sight, so I now have a shiny new pair of glasses. For me, there is something exciting about getting a new pair of