No words needed. Some things words can’t describe Some experiences words wouldn’t do justice And then, some events are unspeakable Sometimes stories need to be told. Sometimes it’s silence that speaks volumes. Your story is held in your nervous system, not just in your words. In Somatic Therapy your story,

The body remembers even when the mind forgets. When I read a post from Dementia UK about how a loved one may no longer know who you are, but will always still know how you make them feel, it hit me deeply. My Dad has dementia. While words and memories

This piece now lives in my therapy room. I made it slowly, thread by thread, often in quiet moments between the hustle and bustle of family and work life. It wasn’t always easy. There were times I got tangled (literally and emotionally). I had to undo knots. Start again. Breathe

Your nervous system doesn’t know the difference between a safe space created online or in a room. What matters is that you feel seen, safe, and supported. Not everyone can make it to an in person appointment • Chronic illness or fatigue• Caring responsibilities• Anxiety around leaving the house• Lack

The picture shows my dog, Kylo, and I. He feels safe on the paddleboard because he feels his feet on the ‘ground’, he’s learned if he stays steady he won’t fall and he trusts that I’m there with him. Feeling safe, sounds simple, but not for everyone. That’s why safety

… were the words Lucy* used when describing her experience. In a room, surrounded by new people, those people were nice and she chatted with them, but inside her body there it was, that familiar sick feeling. We can tell ourselves anything we like. We can even convince ourselves sometimes

Emotional stress is a proven major cause of illness. The body/brain systems that process your emotions are directly connected to those that govern health: your immune, hormonal, and nervous systems. For this reason, cultivating your ability to feel and regulate your emotions will inspire not only a new sense of

To be resilient doesn’t mean you don’t feel the weight of life’s challenges, it means you feel the challenge, and you face it, and you move through it, one breath at a time. When you’re navigating hard things, your nervous system might shout, “This is too much!” This is where

As we step into a new year, it’s natural to feel both hope and hesitation. Sometimes, our dreams for change clash with parts of us that feel stuck or afraid. This inner conflict can feel heavy, but it’s also an opportunity to grow. The start of the year is a