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Beltane - a rich blend of history, ritual, religion, belief and tradition. Beltaine, May Day, Walpurgis, A-Maying, Fire Festival, Roodmas, Spring Sabbat: what do you call yours? At the beginning of May the sun is re-born to warm the earth and it is the balance to...

Why are we told to be kind to each other but not to ourselves? How is it that we can be shockingly mean with our self-talk with things we wouldn’t dream of saying to anyone else? Do you feel lazy or self-indulgent if you rest, take part in calming pursuits or seek out...

We are creatures of cycles and rhythms. We organise our lives into seasons, anniversaries or random dates and we celebrate, commiserate or go full-on turtle depending on the memory or trigger. Triggers tend to be associated with a negative or bad reaction but really...

Despite all good intentions, stress and anxieties can creep in and bubble just below the surface of your awareness or land unannounced with a bang.  Stress can cause breath-holding or rapid (over) breathing that can lead to hyperventilation and panic attacks. A...

​Sometime ago, during a particularly dark night of the soul, I listened to music with binaural beats. I have back-related tinnitus and extreme sound sensitivity but found the music to be soothing.​What is this sorcery I hear you say? It was time to research. ...

Why are we told to be kind to each other but not to ourselves? How is it that we can be shockingly mean with our self-talk with things we wouldn’t dream of saying to anyone else? Do you feel lazy or self-indulgent if you rest, take part in calming pursuits or seek out...

You are probably aware of horse and dog whispering Over the years as therapist it has become clear that the happiest and most successful people are those who have positive whispers in their mind.Before we move on, I would like to talk about the power of your mind and...

If you suffer with long-term pain you have probably had days where you can’t manage to do much. For example; personal grooming, but you still have to go out so you spray dry shampoo on your hair and hope for the best. You get the feeling that everyone you see,...

Pain, stress and anxiety attacks affect our breathing. If you get injured or experience an extreme situation the natural inclination is to breathe in sharply and hold your breath. Over time the stress caused by ongoing pain or anxiety creates an extra state of anxiety...