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29/04/2026

So…flare-up management for me at the moment!

Like many of the fab people I support in my work, I too have a long term condition that requires management.

Couple of things happened yesterday which I suspect led to this flare-up.

❓Could I have managed yesterday better? Yes.
❓Am I making that judgment now with more information than I had at the time? Yes.
❓Am I going to beat myself up for that? NO!!!!!

Instead, I’m going to go gently today and, very importantly, be kind to myself. This means:
- gentle, regular movement: this might be a few mins walking around or just regularly noticing my posture and changing position
- asking for help Eg I asked kids to unload the dishwasher; I asked the barista to carry my coffee for me.
- prioritising: leaving tasks that I physically can’t do today - what’s the worst that can happen?
- regular painkillers & anti-inflammatories
- heat and ice
- mix of sitting and standing during therapy sessions
- regular deep breathing with longer out breath to help release any tension in my body

So, if you’re also in the middle of a flare-up today, I feel you, and, please, be kind to yourself ♥️

09/01/2026

Resolutions!

The start of the new year leads many of us to set intentions and resolutions for the year ahead.

The process of setting a realistic and meaningful goal, making change, and persevering in the face of hurdles is a much more nuanced process than we may realise. It is not as simple as wanting to make a change and making it, nor is it as simple as knowing what we "should" do and therefore doing it.

This episode from What's Up Docs, and the follow-up one to it, provides rich fodder for this topic. Tune in here:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002pj2c

If you need help with making health-related changes in your life then get in touch to see how I could help: isabelle@thrivepsychologybucks.com

Izzy 🫠

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken ask why making changes is so hard.

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

I've been juggling a few too many things of late so not been on here much, but normal service has now resumed so I'm back!

If you live with persistent pain, fatigue, long COVID or another physical health condition and need some support to help you cope, then drop me a line at isabelle@thrivepsychologybucks.com to arrange a free 20 minute chat to find out a bit more about how I could help.

You matter.

Izzy 💜

15/10/2024

With October being , we’re sharing this reminder that you may not always be able to see someone’s disability, so we cannot assume what someone’s abilities may be.

According to the nonprofit Invisible Disabilities Association, an invisible disability is a physical, mental, or neurological condition that is not visible from the outside yet can limit or challenge a person’s movements, senses, or activities.

Companies can support employees with invisible disabilities by fulfilling requests for workplace accommodations and providing flexible working conditions.

Art by ChronicLoveClub on Instagram

15/10/2024

The countdown is on! 11 days until my sleep workshop...Book your space today: isabelle@thrivepsychologybucks.com

10% discount deadline extended to 19th October!

10/10/2024

In the spirit of this year’s theme being workplace mental health, in my lunch-break I went for a two hour walk through the woods with one of my best friends. So restorative for the mind and soul 🩷

Always remember, you matter ❤️

08/10/2024

Have your say in my future workshops!

Are you living with persistent pain and keen for guidance within a supportive environment of people who understand your experience?

If so, click on the link to help shape the development of my pain management workshop/programme..❤️

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAMAAEEuc9ZUOVdKQ0tXRlJWUDY5REE5N1YxT1BHOVJUNS4u

07/10/2024

Struggling to fall or stay asleep? 🥱
Waking in the early hours with your mind racing? 🤯
Finding yourself falling asleep in the afternoon, just to ‘catch up’? 😴

Then this workshop is for you.

I’m a local Clinical Psychologist with specific expertise in supporting people with disrupted sleep.

Contact me if you’re interested: isabelle@thrivepsychologybucks.com / 07754667105

Best wishes, Isabelle

06/10/2024

Feeling lethargic and fed up after another bad night sleep?

Come along to my workshop and pick up some tips that could start you on the path to a better night…

10% discount if booked by Sunday!