February 2026
Dry January has become a national reset button for millions in the UK, but for some it reveals a deeper struggle with alcohol. Addiction is not just a habit, it is a brain-based condition shaped by dopamine, stress and learned behaviour. Recovery is less about blame and more about how the brain can heal…

January 2026
After the excess of Christmas, January brings a familiar urge to reset. But stress, poor sleep and low energy often mean the body is already overwhelmed before any change begins. This article explores how stress hormones affect appetite, fat storage and cravings, and why calming the nervous system may be the missing piece for people who have struggled with weight for years…

December 2025
Christmas is often described as a season of rest and connection, yet for many people it brings tension rather than calm. Old roles resurface, expectations multiply and personal limits are easily overlooked. Understanding boundaries can change how the season feels…

November 2025
Most of us sense there is more within us than we consistently express. More clarity, more confidence, more creativity, more calm under pressure. So how do we access and enhance our own brand of personal excellence?

October 2025
With more than one third of UK adults now struggling with concerns about their body image, the risk for mental health issues is escalating. Find out how you can learn to be more at home in your own skin…

September 2025
Confidence has very little to do with how you look or sound, and everything to do with how safe your mind feels in the moment. It’s an internal state and you have more control over it than you may think…

August 2025
It’s been a very hot summer thus far in the UK, prompting many to speculate that the human impact on our planet is causing a worsening change in climate. Along with rising temperatures, we’re seeing an increase in levels of so-called climate anxiety…

July 2025
The idea of hypnosis may conjure up images of swinging watches, cartoon characters with spiralling eyes or a hapless victim clucking like a chicken on stage. That’s entertainment, of course! In a clinical setting, nothing could be further from the truth. This blog explores Solution Focused Hypnotherapy and how it can be used to treat mental and physical issues…

June 2025
The first Friday the 13th of 2025 occurs this month – should you hide under the duvet or go about your day as normal? In this blog, I explore the psychology behind superstitions, along with some practical tips for escaping their grip…

May 2025
The failure paradox states that you are closer to success if you fail than if you never failed in the first place. And yet we still perceive failure as something negative, to be avoided. In this blog, I explore the importance of embracing failure…

April 2025
Feeling you are “good enough” is essential for your overall wellbeing, and yet so many struggle with overwhelming self-doubt. What does it take to banish this limiting belief and know once and for all that you ARE good enough?

March 2025
Have you ever felt like you’re punching above your weight? Or out of your depth? Or faking it until you make it? If so, it’s possible you have experienced imposter syndrome? In this blog, I explore how it can arise and, more importantly, what you can do about it…

February 2025
Reframing is a powerful psychological technique that can help to improve mental wellbeing by promoting gratitude and emotional resilience, thereby enabling a more constructive response to negative situations. But what is it and how does it work…

January 2025
Why do we love to make New Year’s Resolutions? And why do they always seem to fail? Let’s explore…

December 2024
In this month’s blog, I’m sharing a number of foundational principles that will upgrade your life and enable you to achieve greater personal success…

November 2024
Imagine being able to transform a difficult relationship all by yourself, without having to involve the other person at all! In this blog, I share the concept of social panoramas to enable you to do exactly that…