Mind & Mood - Perfectionism Anxiety Coaching and CBT & EMDR Therapy

22/09/2025

Good morning lovely women, I hope you all had a restful weekend. Just a quick Monday morning note: Everyone’s journey is different. Don’t compare your path to anyone else’s — look how far you have come.You have faced things you once thought would break you — and you are still here. Still showing up. Still growing. Even stronger than before!You’re stronger than you think!Open your heart to receive all the good that come to you this week ❤️

26/07/2025

“Failure doesn’t block the path—it becomes the path. It paves the way forward.” – Aylin Webb

I absolutely loved being back on Radio Gateway with the brilliant Ros for this heartfelt conversation about success, failure, and the unrealistic pressure we often place on ourselves — whether in the workplace, in relationships, or on the world stage like our amazing Lionesses, who are heading into the UEFA Women’s EURO Final.

In this episode, we spoke about:
- Why tying your self-worth to success is so damaging
- The quiet power of failure as a stepping stone
- How perfectionism shows up in everyday life
- What it really means to be resilient and aligned with your values
- And why we are not defined by our wins or our losses

Ros always brings such warmth and insight, and I am so grateful for the chance to share this message — especially at a time when women everywhere are being reminded that strength doesn’t mean pushing through at all costs.

💬 “You are not a failure. You are a whole human being — learning, growing, and worthy at every step.”

📚 If you would like to read more, you can find my books The Resilient Professional and Perfectly Imperfect on Amazon by searching “Aylin Webb books” or using this link:
👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Resilient-Professional-Strategies-Success-Management/dp/B0DJVXVMWM

Thank you for listening — and let’s cheer on our Lionesses this Sunday! 🦁⚽



https://youtu.be/-v039IIagOs

I absolutely loved being back on Radio Gateway with the brilliant Ros for this heartfelt conversation about success, failure, and the unrealistic pressure we...

11/07/2025

Change begins the moment you dare to choose differently.

06/07/2025

“What you tolerate is what you validate.”

Lately I have been thinking about all the ways we tolerate things that go against our values, our needs, and our sense of self — not just in romantic relationships, but at work, with family, friends, even strangers. This can be so deeply rooted from our childhood that we don’t even realise we are doing this “to keep the peace”

Most of us were taught how to please people…
…but were never really taught how to set boundaries.

We learn to avoid conflict, not to upset others, to be the “nice one,” the reliable one, the one who does not make things difficult. We silence ourselves to keep the peace, take on the responsibility to “regulate” other people’s emotions.

We tolerate what feels utterly wrong — to avoid rejection, guilt, or confrontation.

But over time, this takes something from us. It chips away our energy, our clarity, our authenticity.
It creates a quiet inner conflict between who we are and how much of it we silence not to upset others.

This is not about blaming ourselves — it is about reclaiming ourselves.
Our voice. Our boundaries. Our right to be respected for exactly being the person that we are, without trying to regulate other people’s emotions and behaviour.

What is one boundary you wish you had learned to set earlier in life?

02/07/2025

I am absolutely over the moon to share that I will be running a workshop at the EABCT Congress in Glasgow this September — "Building Therapist Resilience and Confidence in Client Care".

It is such an honour to be part of this international gathering of CBT professionals, hosted by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies.

This workshop is incredibly close to my heart. As therapists, we hold so much for others — their pain, their healing, their hopes — but too often, we forget to hold space for ourselves. The emotional load, perfectionist pressure, and sheer pace of the work can lead to burnout, self-doubt, and compassion fatigue.

That is why this workshop is all about us.

- Reconnecting with our own needs
- Rebuilding emotional resilience
- Reclaiming confidence in our client work

You cannot pour from an empty cup — and you deserve to feel supported, capable, and confident in the incredible work you do.

If you are attending the EABCT Congress, I would love to see you there. Let’s take a deep breath, reflect, and reconnect — with ourselves, with each other, and with why we do this work in the first place. 😊

27/06/2025

27/06/2025

You do not have to be a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist therapist to use CBT effectively. But you do deserve training that is structured, science-backed, and built for real-life practice.

Our "Certificate in Essential Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)" for Health and Wellbeing professionals is Now CPD-UK Certified! 🎓 Offering 14 CPD hours of recognised learning.
If you support clients through anxiety, stress, low mood or emotional overwhelm, this course gives you more than just knowledge. It gives you professional power.

This 2-day live online course is led by myself (BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist) and Liz Simon (BABCP-accredited CBT trainer and former MSc Course Director). Together, we bring over 30 years of experience in applying and teaching Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. We created this programme to bridge the gap for health and wellbeing professionals like you.

Whether you are a coach, GP, nurse, healthcare assistant, counsellor, EMDR therapist, hypnotherapist or any other health and wellbeing professional, you will learn how to confidently apply CBT techniques within your current role—enhancing patient care, communication, and wellbeing outcomes.

Why This Course Is a Smart Investment in Your Future:
✔ Understand how CBT really works
✔ Use it confidently and ethically in your current role
✔ Grow Your Practice Sustainably
✔ See measurable change in your clients
✔ And gain a recognised certification along the way?

👉 Join our Founding Cohort on 11–12 September and get 50% OFF as a special thank-you for helping us shape the future of this programme.

🔗 Learn more & enrol: https://www.mindandmood.uk/cbt-essentials-certificate

Spots are limited—and going fast. Let’s make your skills go even further.

Liz and I are looking forward to welcoming you.

Certificate course in Essential Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Health and Wellbeing Professionals

24/05/2025

Meet Ifunanya Vivian Ugwuoke from Kenya, a former history teacher who traded lesson plans for digital strategies, transforming her career from education to empowering AI and SaaS brands through cutting-edge content and email marketing. Discover how she broke free from perfectionism and carved a bold new path in the tech world, proving that your first career doesn't define your ultimate potential.

Watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/TTw7kyyni4s

Find out more about Ifunanya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifunanya-vivian-ugwuoke/

Meet Ifunanya Vivian Ugwuoke from Kenya, a former history teacher who traded lesson plans for digital strategies, transforming her career from education to empowering AI and SaaS brands through cutting-edge content and email marketing. Discover ho...

24/04/2025

Join me as I dive deep with Dr. Alex McWilliam, an award-winning actor and performance coach who transforms public speaking fears into powerful storytelling ...

17/04/2025

“The road is yours and yours alone. Others can walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.”* – Rumi ✨
I wanted to share this beautiful quote today because it speaks to something so close to my heart. So often, we look outside ourselves for answers or support—and while connection is essential, the real journey, the healing, the growth... that comes from within *you*.
You are the only one who can truly walk your path—but you do not have to walk it alone. 💛

26/03/2025

Are you your own worst critic?

You push yourself hard, do your best — but still hear that voice:

💭 "That was not good enough."
💭 "You should be doing more."
💭 "Why can everyone else cope but not you?"

That inner dialogue? It is not truth — it is a pattern.

A pattern that holds brilliant, capable women back every single day.

Let us talk about how to spot it, shift it, and bring in more self-compassion and calm. 🌿 https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalwomenthriving

✨ Join us today at 6 PM (UK time) in Thrive Hub for a real conversation and a gentle 3-minute calming meditation.

You deserve to speak to yourself with the same kindness you give everyone else. 💛

25/03/2025

🔔 New Article Alert! 🔔
Are you tired of feeling stuck in a loop of self-doubt and negative thinking?

✨ My latest blog post is here: “Tell Your Brain a Different Story: How to Rewire Negative Thought Patterns” ✨
In this article, I share powerful yet practical tools grounded in CBT techniques, cognitive reframing, and mindset shifts to help you break free from limiting beliefs and step into confidence.
Whether you are a working woman, a mum, or juggling both roles—you deserve to feel empowered, capable, and in control of your thoughts.

💭 It is time to change the way you speak to yourself.
💛 It is time to tell your brain a new story.
👉 https://www.mindandmood.co.uk/tell-your-brain-a-different-story-how-to-rewire-negative-thought-patterns/