Peace in mind

19/03/2026

Want to bring calm to your busy mind? Come along to my next workshop where we'll focus on anxiety. We will:
- Understand how reactions in our brain can impact the whole body
- Regulate our nervous system with breathing and relaxation techniques
- Explore ways to deal with overthinking

Next Wednesday, take an hour out of your evening to prioritise your peace and self-care. Wednesday 25 March, 7.15pm in Bredhurst. Book your place: https://peaceinmind.co.uk/workshops

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24/02/2026

How often do you just stop to feel the warmth of the sun on your face and listen to birdsong? (Appreciate it's been tricky lately with the weather!)

Some of you may know that alongside my counselling practice I've been working one day a week with the NHS Recovery and Wellbeing College for the past year. Today was my last day before moving to a counselling role at Maidstone Hospital and what a last day it was - spending time in nature, helping people to take time out and focus on their wellbeing. If you're looking for gentle ways to connect with nature and new people, I'd highly recommend the FREE Wilder Wellbeing courses, run by Recovery College in partnership with Kent Wildlife Trust.

20/02/2026

Sharing on behalf of a friend - an opportunity for Kent/Medway people aged 18-25 who have accessed NHS Talking Therapy in the last 3 years to help improve services. There's a £15 voucher to thank you for your time.

If you're interested in taking part, please email yourview@ek360.co.uk

11/02/2026

Finding it hard to get motivated? Know you want to make a change, but not sure where to start? Too overwhelming?

Take it back to basics and focus on your overall vision and goals. I can bring you inspiration and motivation to start strong and keep a positive, motivated mindset. Come along to the first workshop in the mindset makeover series, where we'll dedicate an hour to this topic and focus on:
- How vision boards and goal setting can have positive impacts on the brain
- Inspiration, ideas and templates to help get you started
- Overcoming barriers
- Short relaxation techniques to help you focus

We meet on Wednesday 25 February, 7.15pm at Blacksmith's Barn in Bredhurst. It's £15 to attend. Booking is essential via: https://peaceinmind.co.uk/workshops

15/01/2026

One hour, once a month. Make time for your mental wellbeing.

From February to July I'm running a series of wellbeing workshops in Bredhurst, Kent. You'll gain an understanding of what's happening in your brain, time to reflect on what you need and practical tools you can use in daily life.

Come to one or join the full series. Spaces are limited, so you'll need to book in advance by filling in this form: https://peaceinmind.co.uk/workshops

I hope to see you there!

19/12/2025

There are plenty of things around this time of year to help you be mindful. What sounds, smells, sights, textures and tastes can you find?

Reel shows smell in the form of a scented candle, sights in the form of a snow globe and a pebble with drawings based on a Christmas jumper, and sound and texture in the form of tinsel.

01/12/2025

The mindset makeover workshops are starting in February. The format will be a mixture of knowledge building, reflective activities and building a toolbox of coping techniques to help you keep grounded and calm. We aim to create a personal and supportive environment.

You can book your place here:
https://form.jotform.com/253301667604050

You can book anything from one up to all six sessions. Each session is £15. You can pay for all your bookings up front or each one month by month.

We'll contact you with details of how to pay once you've registered. Please note we'll need payment for each workshop at least 3 weeks in advance.

You can also join the Facebook group for future updates: https://facebook.com/groups/1436733937427163/

01/10/2025

A little more info about what counselling with me is like. You can book a free consultation call on my website or send me a message to arrange.

03/09/2025

In my latest blog I talk about some of the masks we find ourselves wearing:

https://peaceinmind.co.uk/beyond-the-masks

What masks do you wear? Is it time to enable the real you to make an appearance? I can help you explore what's underneath the mask and give you space to be seen and heard.

Discovering your true self in counselling

01/08/2025

All set up for the Health is Wealth event

I am here to talk about counselling, alongside and

13/07/2025

I don't often post inspirational quotes, but how could I ignore the wise words of Superman? 😉🦸🏻‍♂️

Sometimes we can be so focused on meeting the expectations placed on us by ourselves and others, that we can forget to be human, to allow ourselves to feel, to allow ourselves to screw up. Even superheroes get scared and it's OK if you do too.

26/06/2025

Anxiety is more than worry. It's a whole mind and body experience. Try these tips to help manage your anxiety

➡️ Try mindfulness and meditation to engage your parasympathetic nervous system - this can help you feel more regulated. See my blog from last year for ideas: peaceinmind.co.uk/rest-and-digest

➡️ Create a calming toolkit - collect soothing things that help tap into your different senses. This could be a soft blanket, a playlist, a scented candle, a picture, etc.

➡️ Look for triggers and patterns. Does your anxiety increase in certain situations? Is it affected when you eat or drink certain things, e.g. caffeine, alcohol, etc?

➡️ Understand your anxiety by journaling and / or speaking to someone

➡️ If you'd like to have a chat about how counselling might help, book a free consultation with me via my website or DM / WhatsApp me