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🧠 Therapy for the mental load carriers ☀️
🌻 Finding your voice and creating balance 🧡

26/02/2026

How many times have you said/done something and felt like it just... happened? If it happens frequently you might start feeling like you don't have a choice in things, that you have to do things for X, Y or Z reasons.

Maybe the reasons are keeping other happy, keeping the household running smoothly, avoiding conflict, fearing others being annoyed/disappointed...

You can feel stuck because this stuff is just happening. So my main tip is to try and slow it all down. This will be tricky to do in the moment, so I suggest doing it outside of the moment. Take a few minutes at the end of the day to notice what went of for you - there's suggestions of things to notice in this post!

When you start to notice, you may start to see times where you could have done something differently... to offer yourself the option of choice rather than life just happening.

If you take a moment to notice, and want to share it with me. You can send me an email or a DM! 🧡

25/02/2026

We can sometimes become lost in our relationships and it's common to feel like you show up differently depending on who you're with.

Maybe you go along with what others want to do because it's easier or you want them to be happy. But after I while you might find yourself not even knowing what you like/want/need anymore because it's been so long since you've considered it.

You want to feel more connected in your relationships. But what does that look like for you as an individual, unique person? Not what you think relationships 'should' look like.

And the only way to be able to know what it looks like for you, is to get to know yourself better. Therapy is a great place to do that. Either on your own in 1:1 sessions or alongside someone else in 'couples'* therapy.

If you're interested and would like to know, I'm just an email/DM away! 🧡

*in my work, the term "couples" refers to two people, this may be a romantic, platonic, professional or familial relationship.

19/02/2026

I realised the other day that it's been a while since I shared the practicalities of how I work with people. So here we are!

I work with individuals and couples* both online (video or email) and in-person in at a cosy cottage. This time of year is lovely in the cottage as I often have the fire lit. A lot of my clients enter and immediately say "ah I was hoping you'd have the fire going!". Its a unique space that I enjoy sharing with my clients.

I currently have space to work with new clients so if it's something you're curious about, I invite you to browse my website and/or get in touch if you'd like to talk about it further. I look forward to hearing from you 🧡

*in my work, the term "couples" refers to two people, this may be a romantic, platonic, professional or familial relationship.

18/02/2026

Here's something that is massively underrated: listening.

One of the most insightful things people say after an introductory call or their first therapy session is that they feel so relieved to say things out loud. It tells me that this isn't something they get to experience often.

And it's not just saying it out loud into a void, it's saying something and it landing with the person listening. It's feeling like you've actually been heard.

Therapy is much more than a person listening to you, but when it's the first time it's happened in what feels like forever... It's powerful 🧡

12/02/2026

Valentine’s can stir up a lot of feelings around closeness and disconnection.

If you’ve been holding something in (good or bad!) because you’re scared you’ll cry, consider this a gentle encouragement.

You’re allowed to say it crying. Show your humanness.💛

11/02/2026

If Valentine’s feels complicated, you’re not alone.

Love isn’t only about romance. It lives in friendships, family and the way we relate to ourselves.

All of those relationships deserve care too. 💛

And if you’re noticing areas where things feel stuck, distant, or hard to talk about, 1:1 or relationship therapy can offer a steady space to explore that gently - get in touch.

05/02/2026

Are you the passport holder? 👀

"You just get to show up"
"Must be nice to just be able to hop in the car and go"

Thungs I've said to my husband ⬆️

It often comes up when we're going on holiday. I'm the "passport holder" in the relationship. I feel like every romantic relationship can be split into two roles at the airport. The one who carries the passports (the one who likely booked the flights/hotel, has the boarding passes on their phone, the itinerary, the flight number...) and the one who... doesn't.

Which one are you?

This can be a very telling representation of the roles you are both currently holding in the relationship. It can be a very clear demonstration of who is the the mental load carrier and who is getting stuff carried for them.

It's a good opportunity to see whether this dynamic shows up elsewhere too and if it's a dynamic you're ok with. And that's the most important bit. Are you ok with it? 🧡

04/02/2026

Ok so you've had the conversation with your partner and things are starting to look more balanced. Some tasks have been taken off your list and are getting done - hurrah!

But it doesn't feel like the relief you thought/hoped it would. You still feel like you're carrying a lot.

It's likely that you're carrying anticipation and you might not even realise you're doing it.

You're stepping into the future anticipating things that will need to be done to ensure a smooth, emotionally balanced house.

For example, we've had slightly warmer weather this month so you may be anticipating that your child's wardrobe will need updating soon. They'll probably need to go up a size too which will mean a wardrobe clear out and a big Vinted upload. 🧡 Click like if you've had that thought recently! 🧡

This anticipation has just created you a list of jobs. Jobs that do need doing and can be shared. But the imbalance is coming because you're the one who's anticipated it.

This part of relationship balance is about taking full responsibility and ownership and moving away from the "just make me a list" narrative. It's also requiring you to step out of the narrative that it's solely your responsibility to keep the house ticking over.

Both narratives are hard to shift. This isn't easy stuff. It's rewriting something that is currently carved into stone. But it can be done - and that's where I can help! 🧡

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http://www.laurawoodtherapy.co.uk/

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