We all have them - those quiet rules running in the background telling us we should be thinner, nicer, more forgiving. But where did they come from, and are they actually helping?

Why are you struggling if your childhood was "fine"? You're not self-indulgent. Here's why the past affects us more than we realise - and how therapy can help.

The family gathering survival guide. Family holidays can be tough if some of your relationships are difficult. If the ads don't match your reality, this post is for you - practical strategies to help you get through it and take care of yourself.

Avoidance, information-seeking, reassurance-seeking and checking can feel helpful – but keep anxiety going. Learn how these patterns play out, and what helps instead.

When anxiety takes over, your brain narrows its focus and everything feels urgent. This post shares a simple, body-based way to bring yourself down from the ceiling so your thinking brain can come back online.

Online therapy resources and Instagram accounts I often recommend to clients – clear, practical content on boundaries, attachment, and relationships.

The therapy books I return to again and again – the ones I most often suggest to clients who want clarity, context, and understanding.