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🌿Tuesday Reflection 🌿Many of us grow up with the belief that success means doing more, achieving more, proving ourselves...
17/03/2026

🌿Tuesday Reflection 🌿

Many of us grow up with the belief that success means doing more, achieving more, proving ourselves more.

Psychologically, this often comes from early messages about worth, productivity, or needing to meet expectations. Over time, our nervous system can become wired to associate constant activity with safety and value.

But what if success looked different?

What if success was not about proving your worth, but about honouring it?

Honouring yourself might look like:
• Setting boundaries when your energy is low
• Choosing rest without guilt
• Spending time on things that bring meaning rather than pressure
• Allowing yourself moments of peace without feeling you have to “earn” them

When we constantly chase external validation, we can become disconnected from what actually nourishes us emotionally and mentally.

Sometimes the most powerful shift we can make is asking ourselves:

✨ Am I trying to prove something today… or am I honouring what I need?

Success doesn’t always come from doing more.
Sometimes it comes from creating space for what truly matters. ❤️🌈

🌿Monday Morning Thought 🌿Our minds have a natural tendency to move in two directions backwards into memory and forwards ...
16/03/2026

🌿Monday Morning Thought 🌿

Our minds have a natural tendency to move in two directions backwards into memory and forwards into imagination.

Psychologically, this makes sense. Our brains are wired to learn from the past and predict the future in order to keep us safe. But when this system becomes overactive, it can leave us stuck in cycles of rumination about what has happened or anxiety about what might happen.

What we often experience as suffering is not the moment we are in it is the story our mind is telling about another time.

Grounding ourselves in the present doesn’t mean ignoring the past or pretending the future doesn’t matter. It simply means recognising that the only moment we can influence is the one we are in right now.

A gentle reflection for today:

✨ Is what I’m feeling connected to what is happening right now… or is my mind visiting another time?

When we notice this with curiosity rather than judgement, we can begin to bring ourselves back to the present moment — one breath, one step, one small moment at a time.

Wishing you a calm and steady start to the week. ❤️🌈

Mother’s Day Reflection 🌷Today I want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to two very special women in my life my w...
15/03/2026

Mother’s Day Reflection 🌷

Today I want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to two very special women in my life my wonderful mum and my amazing mother-in-law.

Mum, thank you for always being my safe place, my biggest supporter and the person who has stood beside me through every chapter of my life. Your strength, kindness and constant encouragement have shaped so much of who I am today.

And to my incredible mother-in-law, thank you for the warmth, care and support you have always shown me. You welcomed me with open arms and have been such a steady and loving presence over the years, and I’m so grateful for that.

I also want to give a wee mention to my nana, who many of you know I absolutely admire. She’s a woman full of strength, character and wisdom… and clearly the person I inherited my colourful sense of hair from too! 😂

I know how lucky I am that these two amazing women get on so well. They genuinely enjoy each other’s company and share plenty of laughs together… although I suspect their shared love of a good glass of wine probably helps with that too! 🍷 I think that makes me very lucky.

Mother figures often hold so much for others – offering comfort, guidance, reassurance and sometimes simply a listening ear when it’s needed most. The impact of that care stretches far beyond what is often seen.

Today I’m feeling very grateful for the love you both bring into my life and into our family. Thank you for being such strong, supportive and caring women.

I’m also holding space today for those who find Mother’s Day difficult. For those who no longer have their mums here, those who are estranged, those who long to become mothers, or those carrying complicated feelings around this day.

Days like today can bring many emotions, and every one of them is valid.

So wherever you are today, be gentle with yourself.
Celebrate if that feels right, remember if you need to, and take care of your heart.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible women who nurture, support and hold others through life. ❤️🌈

14/03/2026

I’m hoping the collective knowledge of my page might be able to help me.

My son Archie is looking to complete a Level 4 Science qualification (Biology or general Science). Ideally we’re hoping to find an online or flexible learning option that would allow him to study at his own pace.

If anyone knows of reputable providers, colleges, or distance learning programmes offering this level of study, I would be really grateful if you could point me in the right direction.

Please feel free to comment below or message me privately if you have any suggestions.

Thank you so much I really appreciate any guidance. ❤️🌈

I’m excited to share that I will be undertaking advanced professional training in perimenopause and menopause, focusing ...
13/03/2026

I’m excited to share that I will be undertaking advanced professional training in perimenopause and menopause, focusing on the integration of mental health and hormonal change.

This is a very in-depth professional course studied by therapists and healthcare professionals, exploring how hormonal changes can impact mood, anxiety, sleep, identity, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

As many of you know, my work has always centred around supporting people through the big transitions in life, and menopause is one of the most significant yet often misunderstood stages many experience.

This training will allow me to deepen my knowledge so I can better support you navigating perimenopause and menopause, including the additional challenges that can arise for both neurodivergent and neurotypical individuals.

To be clear, I won’t be providing medical treatment. My focus will remain what it has always been therapeutic support, helping people understand what is happening for them emotionally and psychologically during this stage of life.

Specialist menopause-informed mental health support is still relatively limited, particularly for those of us who are also navigating neurodivergence, identity shifts, and life transitions, so I’m really passionate about developing this area within my work.

Over time I will also be developing support circles and therapeutic spaces where we can come together, share experiences, and feel less alone in what can often feel like a confusing and overwhelming transition.

I’m really looking forward to learning more and bringing this knowledge into my work to support those who trust me with their stories.

If this is a stage of life you’re currently navigating, or something you’ve been curious about learning more about, you’re very welcome to share your thoughts below or reach out via private message. ❤️🌈

Forgot to add this to my daily post this morning!Just a quick note to say there are no daytime sessions today as I’m spe...
12/03/2026

Forgot to add this to my daily post this morning!

Just a quick note to say there are no daytime sessions today as I’m spending the day in autism training. Continuing to learn and develop my knowledge is really important to me so I can keep offering the best possible support to the people I work with.

This evening’s appointments are still going ahead as planned, so I’ll see those of you booked in later today.

Have a lovely day everyone ❤️🌈

🌈 A wee session has opened up🌈One of my appointments has just become available on Tuesday 17th at 10:05am.If any of my c...
11/03/2026

🌈 A wee session has opened up🌈

One of my appointments has just become available on Tuesday 17th at 10:05am.

If any of my current clients feel they could benefit from a little extra support or would like to take this space, please send me a message and I’ll happily get you booked in.

Sometimes the sessions that appear unexpectedly are the ones we didn’t realise we needed.

Lou ❤️🌈

Well… therapy by mood lighting this week! 😅The main light in my office has officially decided it’s had enough and stoppe...
10/03/2026

Well… therapy by mood lighting this week! 😅

The main light in my office has officially decided it’s had enough and stopped working. Craig has managed a temporary fix to get us through the week, but we might need to rely on a few phone torches to guide you safely to the waiting room!

The therapy room itself though?
Honestly… it’s giving very calming spa vibes right now.

So if you arrive and think “this feels a bit atmospheric today” don’t worry, it’s just our unexpected ambient lighting!

It’s been late nights of therapy recently to make sure as many of you as possible are seen before I go off, so Craig has been absolutely loving the 10:30pm “oh… my office lights aren’t working, can you fix it please!” requests! 😅

All sessions are going ahead as normal, just with a slightly more zen, low-light feel than planned.

Thanks for bearing with me while we get it sorted.

On the bright side… if the lighting stays this low I might even get a wee lie in because I won’t need to do my hair and make-up! ❤️🌈

Sometimes our mind tells us “this is too much… I can’t deal with it.”When that thought shows up, our brain is often oper...
10/03/2026

Sometimes our mind tells us “this is too much… I can’t deal with it.”

When that thought shows up, our brain is often operating from the amygdala the part responsible for detecting threat and triggering fear, overwhelm, and survival responses.

But something interesting happens when we gently change the question.

Instead of “This is overwhelming.”
Try asking yourself: “What’s the first step?”

That small shift invites your prefrontal cortex the part of the brain responsible for planning, reasoning, and problem-solving — to come back online.

In simple terms, you move from panic mode to thinking mode.

This is a great example of neuroplasticity in action. Every time we pause, regulate, and focus on the next manageable step, we strengthen pathways in the brain that support resilience and emotional regulation.

You don’t have to solve everything at once.

Just focus on the next step.

Sometimes healing, progress, and coping start there. ❤️🌈

🌿Reflection:
What is one small step you could take today that your future self will thank you for?

Some days we question everything about ourselves.We wonder if we’re doing enough.If we’re strong enough.If we’re getting...
09/03/2026

Some days we question everything about ourselves.

We wonder if we’re doing enough.
If we’re strong enough.
If we’re getting it right.

But here’s something we often forget…

While you’re busy doubting yourself, someone else is quietly admiring your strength.

They see the way you keep going even when life feels heavy.
They see the courage it takes to show up to therapy, to face your thoughts, to keep trying when things feel overwhelming.
They see the resilience in the small steps you take every day.

Strength doesn’t always look loud or confident.
Sometimes it looks like getting out of bed.
Sometimes it looks like asking for help.
Sometimes it looks like simply surviving a difficult day.

If today is one of those days where your inner critic is loud, pause for a moment and remember:

You are doing far better than your mind is giving you credit for.

And someone, somewhere, is looking at your journey and thinking…

“Look how far they’ve come.”

Keep going. Your strength is showing even when you can’t see it. ❤️🌈

Reflection:
🌿 What is one small thing you can acknowledge yourself for today?

Healing rarely happens in a straight line.Many people look back on parts of their life and wonder“Why didn’t I leave soo...
07/03/2026

Healing rarely happens in a straight line.

Many people look back on parts of their life and wonder
“Why didn’t I leave sooner?”
“Why didn’t I see what was happening?”
“Why didn’t I stand up for myself?”

But the truth is this:
We move when we are able to move.
We change when we have the strength, safety, awareness and support to do so.

Survival often comes before understanding.
Protection often comes before healing.

If you find yourself looking back with criticism or shame, try pausing for a moment and offering that earlier version of yourself some compassion. They were navigating life with the resources they had at the time.

Growth happens when safety grows.
Healing happens when support grows.
And courage often appears quietly, long after the storm has begun.

None of us are finished products.
We are all learning.
We are all evolving.
We are all works in progress.

No shame in that.

💬 Reflection:
What is something you can offer your past self a little more compassion for today?

Lou ❤️🌈

8 years. Over 8,500 hours of therapy.When I sit and really take that in, it’s not just a number.It’s thousands of conver...
06/03/2026

8 years. Over 8,500 hours of therapy.

When I sit and really take that in, it’s not just a number.

It’s thousands of conversations.
Thousands of moments where someone chose to walk through the door.
To sit down.
To say the thing out loud.

It’s courage.
It’s grief shared.
It’s patterns untangled.
It’s boundaries strengthened.
It’s people deciding they deserve more.

Behind every single session is someone who showed up even when it felt uncomfortable. Even when it felt exposing. Even when they nearly cancelled.

I don’t take that lightly.

Yes, running a practice involves the admin, the supervision, the training, the constant learning behind the scenes. But the real work is always the human being in the room.

So this isn’t just celebrating 8 years of owning a business.

It’s celebrating every person who trusted the process.
Who allowed me to sit with their story.
Who let me do the job I genuinely love.

And there’s someone else woven into the foundations of this practice.

At the very beginning, Les my amazing late husband spent hours with me designing and redesigning my logo; I rejected close to 100 drafts (no exaggeration). He encouraged me to take the leap and start my own practice when it was just an idea mixed with a lot of self-doubt.

I know he would be proud not only of me, but of every single client who has walked through the door and done the work.

So here’s to courage.
Here’s to growth.
Here’s to the next chapter continuing to deepen the work, expand the space, and support even more people to feel safe, understood, and empowered.

And here’s to Les for believing in the dream before it even existed. 🍾🙌

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