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09/04/2026

This circle maps 7 types of trauma and I’ve deliberately included Generational Trauma, because it is so often left out of these conversations. 🌳 Generational trauma is the unprocessed pain of our ancestors that lives on in our nervous systems, our family dynamics, and our inherited ways of coping. For many of us from the African diaspora, this is not abstract theory,it is lived reality. Epigenetics is now confirming what Black, Indigenous, and communities of colour have always known: our bodies carry history. As therapists, supervisors, and healers, we have a responsibility to hold this. To name it. To make space for it in our therapy rooms. What type of trauma do you find least talked about in clinical spaces? I’d love to hear from you 👇🏾 🌐 www.walthamabbeycounsellingandmindfulness.co.uk
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07/04/2026

Why Are People Turning to AI for Medical Advice And Why Should We Be Concerned?
We are living in an age where answers feel just a prompt away. Type in your symptoms, and within seconds, an AI will offer you a diagnosis, a treatment plan, and sometimes even a prognosis.
It’s fast. It’s free. And it’s available at 3am when your GP surgery is closed and anxiety is rising.
So it’s no surprise that people-are now turning to AI before or instead of a doctor.
But why?
🟢 Accessibility — long NHS waiting times and GP shortages mean people can’t always get timely appointments.
🟢 Cost — in many parts of the world, healthcare is simply unaffordable.
🟢 Anonymity some symptoms feel too embarrassing or stigmatised
These are real, valid, human needs. And we shouldn’t dismiss them.

But AI is not and should not become a replacement for the attuned, relational, human care that sits at the heart of good practic
The surgery may be open 24/7. But some things still need a human hand. 🩺

27/03/2026

Through the lens of a therapist:
When young men can’t access language for vulnerability, grief, or shame, they reach for a framework that gives those feelings somewhere to go. The manosphere offers these men a harmful and distorted place to hide vulnerability.

20/03/2026

AI can make you feel heard. 🤖
But it can’t truly know or feel your pain.🫀

Why are people swapping their therapist for AI.

It’s available 24/7. It never takes leave It never cancels.

But here’s what it can’t do:

→ Sit with you in your silence
→ Notice what your body is carrying
→ Be genuinely moved by your pain
→ Stay in the room when things get hard

Feeling seen by a machine is not the same as being held by another human being.

Real therapy is messy, imperfect, and relational and that is exactly what makes it healing.

We need to stop confusing convenience with real connection and real care.

19/03/2026

Some days it’s a profound realisation. Some days it’s a Costa coffee with a friend ☕
Both count. That’s the whole point.
Six years ago, during lockdown, I started a small gratitude group. The idea was simple, show up every day and share one thing you’re grateful for.
I had no idea it would still be going six years later. 💛
This month marks our anniversary and I am so deeply moved by every single person who has shown up, day after day, through grief, change, joy and everything in between, and still found something to be grateful for.
That’s not small. That’s radical.
Here’s what 26 years as a psychotherapist and six years watching this group has taught me:
Gratitude doesn’t ask you to pretend everything is fine.
It asks you to refuse to let the hard stuff be the only thing you see.
That’s it. That’s the practice.
To everyone who has ever posted in that group thank you. You have given me more than you know.

If you’re reading this what’s one thing you’re grateful for today? Drop it in the comments. I genuinely want to know. 👇✨

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11/03/2026

Watching Blue Therapy on Netflix

03/01/2026

Heading into 2026

14/09/2025

My visit to Cape Coast and Elmina Castle,in Ghana has been a profoundly moving experience. The historical weight of the location of Atlantic slave trade has been overwhelmingly. Walking through the dark dungeons and taking in where my ancestors were enslaved and held captive in their hundreds. I felt a deep connection to the unimaginable suffering they would have endured. The imposing building of Elmina Castle sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, it stands as a harrowing reminder of the cruelty of the slave trade. I had moments to reflect on the horror, the pain,and the inhumanity on those that came before me. But also the resilience of those whose shoulders I stand on today.

This journey has not only deepened my understanding of my heritage but also instilled in me a sense of responsibility to honor the memory and legacy of my ancestors.

People without their knowledge of culture,race or tribe, are like a tree without a root.
Marcus Garvey

01/09/2025

🌍❤️ Celebrating 18 years of love and partnership with my amazing husband As we approach my 60th birthday, we’re embarking on a journey to Ghana, the land of our ancestors, to honor our roots and cherish our rich heritage. Grateful for the memories we’ve created together and excited for new adventures ahead. Here’s to love, family, and the incredible stories that shape who we are! 🎉✨

09/08/2025

Join me for a conversation on generational trauma today at the Psychosynthesis Trust, running from 10 AM to 5 PM.

09/06/2025

Time to book your seat at the table.

07/05/2025

Unplug to Recharge: The Transformative Power of a Bank Holiday Weekend Meditation Retreat

Returning from a bank holiday weekend meditation retreat is akin to rebooting my entire system. The hustle and bustle of daily life often leave me feeling drained, a short escape into meditation offers invaluable benefits for both my personal and professional growth. By stepping away from my daily routines im able to create space for reflection, clarity, and renewed focus.

During the retreat, I was able to cultivate mindfulness and emotional resilience, allowing me to approach challenges with a fresh perspective. The practice of meditation helps reduce stress and enhance my creativity—qualities that can significantly boost my effectiveness at work. Inspired and reenergised,I’ve return not only with greater mental clarity but also with a deeper connection to my goals and values, ready to tackle projects with renewed passion.

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