The Blog.
The Inner Seasons of Our Mental Health
Mental health is a continuum, much like the changing seasons. We can experience different inner seasons across a day, a difficult week, a month or a year — shaped by what’s happening within us and in the world around us.
Learning to notice these shifts with curiosity and compassion can help us understand what we need, respond with greater care, and remember that how we feel right now isn’t necessarily how we’ll always feel.
The Emotional Skills Most of Us Were Never Taught
The Emotional Skills Most of Us Were Never Taught
Many of us grew up believing our emotional responses were simply part of our personality. But emotional regulation and literacy are not traits we’re born with — they’re skills. And many of us were never taught them.
Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Through Change.
Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing Through Change.
Guest contribution by Rachel Bloggs, MA UKCP, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
Children experience big feelings during times of change — and they look to the adults around them for safety and understanding. In this guest contribution, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Rachel Bloggs shares practical ways families can support emotional regulation, connection, and resilience.
When Low Mood Shows Up: Understanding “Stuckness”, Heaviness, and the Path to Renewal
When low mood shows up, it can feel like flatness, fog, or a quiet kind of stuckness. But this state is part of being human — often shaped by stress, nervous system overload, or simply life catching up. With small, science-backed practices like breathwork, gentle movement, and reflective prompts, you can begin to shift your state. Discover how low mood appears across different areas of life — and explore simple ways to shift your energy, notice glimmers, and reconnect with yourself.
Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing During Times of Change.
Supporting Children’s Emotional Wellbeing During Times of Change. Guest contribution by Rachel Bloggs, MA UKCP, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.
Children experience big feelings during times of change — and they look to the adults around them for safety and understanding. In this guest contribution, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Rachel Bloggs shares practical ways families can support emotional regulation, connection, and resilience during uncertain times.