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UKCP Integrative Psychotherapist and ICF Executive and Transformational Coach

09/06/2025

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11/04/2025

There is a difference between listening and truly hearing. Listening is the mechanical act of receiving sound where our ears do the work. But hearing is a deeper, more intentional presence. It is the art of setting aside the noise within ourselves to receive not just words, but meaning, emotion, and essence. To hear is to momentarily dissolve the boundary between self and other, allowing the voice of another to land fully in our awareness. It requires humility, curiosity, and a willingness to be changed by what we receive.

In therapy, we distinguish between listening to respond and hearing to understand. Listening can be passive or even performative; hearing involves attunement. It’s being with the client (or the other) in their inner world, without judgment, distraction, or agenda. Hearing means tuning into tone, silence, the unsaid. It’s an act of deep empathy—of being alongside someone’s experience rather than hovering outside it.

How to try this out:
1. Slow down. Pause your mental chatter and urge to react. Let there be silence between what is said and your response.
2. Be aware of your body. Ground yourself. Regulate your breathing. Open your posture. This invites presence.
3. Track emotion. Notice the feeling beneath the words, both yours and theirs.
4. Reflect back. Not just the content, but the emotional tone: “It sounds like that left you feeling really alone.”
5. Drop assumptions. Stay curious, not conclusive. Ask, don’t interpret.

When we hear rather than merely listen, we gift the other person the rare experience of being seen. It creates psychological safety. It tells them, “You matter. I’m with you.” For us, hearing deepens our capacity for empathy and connection. It strengthens relationships, reduces conflict, and expands understanding, because we’ve not just collected information, we’ve encountered someone’s truth.

And in that, something shifts. For both.

02/04/2025

Life brings challenges we can’t always control but how we relate to our pain can make all the difference. When we allow ourselves to be present with what’s here, even when it’s hard, we create space for something new. This doesn’t mean pretending it’s okay or forcing positivity; it means being honest about how it feels, while also being kind to ourselves in the process. The future is unknown, but within every moment, there is the possibility of movement, growth, and meaning. You don’t have to feel hopeful all the time but noticing that even a small shift is possible can be enough.

31/03/2025

At our core, beyond belief or background, we all long to love and be loved.

09/03/2025

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02/02/2025

Reframing the Past and the Science of Choosing Freedom

Our minds are wired to replay the past, especially painful memories, as a way of protecting us from future hurt. But when we stay in sadness, our brain chemistry follows. Cortisol, the stress hormone, remains elevated, keeping us stuck in a cycle of regret, emotional fatigue, and low energy.

Reframing is the process of shifting how we perceive our past. Instead of seeing it as something that defines us, we can choose to view it as part of our story, but not the end of it. When we shift from sadness to adventure, from loss to possibility, our brain releases dopamine and serotonin, the neurotransmitters responsible for motivation, pleasure, and well-being. This chemical shift allows us to break free from emotional stagnation and move toward joy, excitement, and a sense of purpose.

Choosing adventure, even in small ways, signals to the brain that life is still unfolding, that there is something to look forward to. The past no longer dictates our emotional state; instead, we become the authors of our own experience.

You are not bound by your past. You are free to choose your future.

31/01/2025

A hedgehog’s purpose in nature is both practical and beautiful. These little creatures play a vital role in ecosystems by controlling insect populations, they feast on bugs, slugs, and small pests that could otherwise overrun gardens and fields. They aerate the soil as they dig, contributing to a healthier environment.

But beyond their ecological role, perhaps a hedgehog’s deeper purpose, like all living beings, is simply to be. To wander, to explore, to curl up when they need rest, and to exist in harmony with the world around them.

And maybe that’s a reminder for us too, our worth isn’t in what we achieve, but in the fact that we are here, just as we are, fulfilling a purpose we may not always see but that is always there.

28/01/2025

True self-discovery begins when we listen to the guidance within. Take a moment to pause and connect with yourself today.
Place your hand on your heart, take three slow breaths, and ask, What do I truly need right now? Allow your inner wisdom to answer.

24/01/2025

To help people reframe their thoughts as a psychotherapist, it’s important to guide them toward seeing situations from a different, more empowering perspective. Here’s an example:

Reframing Example:

Situation:
“I didn’t get the promotion I wanted at work. This must mean I’m not good enough, and I’ll never succeed.”

Reframe:
“I didn’t get the promotion, but this doesn’t define my worth. It’s an opportunity to assess what I can improve and show resilience. Maybe this will lead me to an even better opportunity in the future?”.

Steps to Help Reframe:
1. Notice Negative Beliefs: Identify when you’re telling yourself something unhelpful or overly critical. Write it down to get some distance.
2. Ask Questions: Challenge the belief. Is this thought factual, or is it based on fear or past experiences? Could there be another way to see this?
3. Flip the Perspective: Replace the limiting belief with a growth-oriented thought. Focus on what you can control and how this moment might benefit you in the long term.
4. Practice Self-Compassion: Remind yourself that it’s okay to feel disappointed or upset, but these emotions don’t define the outcome or your abilities.

Reframing doesn’t ignore challenges but invites you to see them as steps, not stops. It’s about harnessing the power of perspective to turn obstacles into opportunities.

15/01/2025

Loneliness can feel isolating, as if we don’t belong, but this is just a belief, not a truth. You are always connected to everything, and there are people who love you, even if you can’t feel it right now.

Affirmation: I am connected to the world around me, and love surrounds me in ways I may not yet see.

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03/01/2025

This year, make your growth your priority, an intimate exploration of your unique human experience. No one else will live it as you do. With awareness, reflection, and compassion, you can shed old patterns that no longer serve you and embrace the freedom to choose a new perspective. Life may not always be easy, but how you respond shapes your reality. Be kind to yourself, and watch as the world mirrors that kindness back.

Psychotherapy Tip:
Next time you feel triggered by someone’s actions, pause and ask yourself: “What belief or expectation am I holding onto that’s creating this reaction?” This simple reflection can help you detach from unhelpful patterns and respond with clarity and compassion.

Exercise:
Write down one old belief or pattern you’re ready to let go of this year. Beneath it, write what new perspective or freedom you want to embrace instead. Keep it somewhere visible as a reminder of your commitment to your own growth.

29/12/2024

As coaches, our role is not to provide answers but to create a space where clients can uncover the brilliance they already possess. The ICF gold standard guides us to listen deeply, ask powerful questions, and empower clients to see possibilities they haven’t yet imagined. True coaching illuminates untapped strengths, bridges the gap between potential and performance, and equips clients with the clarity and “know-how” to take purposeful action. It’s about helping leaders, teams, and individuals unlock doors they didn’t know were there, and confidently walk through them.

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