A closer look at Embracing Emotions

My social accounts give you insight into what therapy is like and you’ll learn a bit about me and how I work. I post mental health tips, facts, and encouraging quotes. It’s a good place to get reminders on how to look out for your emotional wellbeing.

Yesterday I went to a sound bath, my first one ✨🔔☕ Thanks to @londongirlsbookclub_ & @theselflovelab.co.uk 💓 What's a sound bath like? It involves tea first, to ground you, yoga mats in a circle, cushions, blankets, a gong, and singing bowls p
How do you choose a therapist? 🤯🥴 It can get confusing and overwhelming! Sometimes I forget that my clients, potential clients, their families and others don't know as much as I do about therapy. I can forget that we aren't all familiar with ho
Instagram vs reality therapist story time 🏞️🚶🏼‍♀️🧠💪🏼😥📈😭🪨😃🌲 I went to the peak district this week. I took some days off to relax and explore the UK a little. Whilst I had a blast, it was also super challenging and I learned a lot. It
What I see and what you see (minus me!) 🛋️🌿 Here's the in person therapy room. It's pretty comfortable, relaxing, and super central, just a few steps from Surbiton station. There's a gender neutral toilet here. We have refreshing water, and a wait
Having worked alongside children and young people for over 8 years, mainly in schools (I feel a bit old!), it felt great to enhance and solidify my existing knowledge by doing a diploma in counselling children and young people 🏫👩🏻‍🏫🚸 Here's
Here are some ideas that have helped me in terms of my mental health: 🌱 Every difficult feeling that I've absolutely hated, has passed. The next day has come. 🌱 An amazing way to soothe yourself is through contact from another human (the therapy
We've made it through the first week of January! 🚶🏻‍♀️✨ And I'm grateful that the weather was so beautiful this morning. I am surprised that I've missed the warmth of summer, as someone that usually prefers the colder months. And my bedtime h
Autumn's here 🍄🍂 and I thought I'd show my face as it's been a while, post wise. Some things I've been enjoying are: reading on my kindle, going on mental health walks in more natural places, eating yummy food, whether that be a meal out or a hom
This fluffy plant gave me some joy today 🩷 It's a smoketree, thanks Google lens! For some reason it is quite dreamy looking 💭 Now I'm wondering why I didn't see if it was soft 😂 #naturetherapy #surbiton #kingstonuponthames #joyspotting
Book recommendation 📚🚨 Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner 😥💔🇰🇷🇺🇸🍜🕊️ I read through this so quickly, and I'm usually a slow reader. A touching book, all about her grief, and the chapters and complexities of a mother-daughter relationshi

Please note: my social media pages are not substitutions for therapy or counselling. I do not follow clients on social media due to the importance of confidentiality. Past, present and future clients are of course welcome to follow me and interact with my posts.

Here are some videos that you may find helpful:

A visual demonstration about how we process grief.

Long term relationships are hard at times, but Esther Perel, a wise relationship psychotherapist, offers some advice and insight.

Being kind to yourself is powerful. As is becoming aware of how you speak to yourself in your head, use gentler words everyday.

Social anxiety can get debilitating. You may resonate with this video, but you can ease social anxiety.

Own your feelings and communicate more directly, honestly, and assertively.

If you are in need of help now, one of the following might be helpful: