Trauma & therapy

For many adults, receiving an ADHD diagnosis later in life can be both validating and overwhelming. Lifelong struggles with focus, organisation, time management, or emotional regulation suddenly make...

As a therapist, I have the privilege of sitting with people who carry stories that are sometimes too heavy to speak aloud. I listen to heartbreak, shame, and trauma. I witness tears, anger, and dissociation.

As a medical oncologist, my days are spent in the complex, often overwhelming world of cancer care. I navigate the rigorous pathways of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation tools born from decades...

The earliest “atmosphere” a child breathes is not the air outside but the emotional climate within the home. Long before words, the nervous system absorbs stress, silence, and subtle cues of safety...

Aging is a natural part of life, but managing chronic conditions like diabetes can add complexity to the journey. As we age, our bodies change, and so do our health needs. For those living with...

In my early years as a grief counselor, I often thought, “Maybe I should just listen, give space, and not steer too much.” The idea that grief is a unique, personal process almost became an excuse to...

Imagine being the only one left in your family after a tragedy. You survived, but everyone around you suffered, and somehow, their pain becomes yours to carry. For millions worldwide, this is the...

Why does changing your drinking feel so hard? You want to be proud and happy, shouldn’t that be easy? In her latest article, Sonia Grimes, Global Award Winning Alcohol Control Coach, tells you exactly...

For too long, the modern healthcare system (or perhaps more accurately, the ‘sick’ care system) has been built on a reactive model, waiting until illness strikes before intervening. This approach...

You finally received a diagnosis, a label. The validation of your experience is sweet, but then the hammer drops. The doctor tells you this condition is lifelong. This can feel like a death sentence...

Or is your body holding emotional weight you’re not aware of? Discover what your pain is trying to tell you, and how to finally feel better.

When your body signals pain, but medical tests show no abnormalities, it can feel confusing and frustrating. Many people experience symptoms that don't show up on traditional diagnostics, yet their discomfort is very real.

Have you ever felt terrified of being seen or heard, as if speaking your truth would bring punishment or rejection? For many who grow up in dysfunctional families, where old family patterns have prevented...

There’s a word we carry quietly, locked behind the armour we build to survive: lonely. For men, especially those stumbling through the long shadow of childhood trauma, loneliness is not just a passing...

As we navigate a rapidly changing world, I believe that within the next decade, we’ll see big shifts in our medical system. Specialists who focus on just one body part may fade out because the body...

As a Clinical Hypnotherapist for many years, I also trained in EMDR in London over  10 years ago. Combining EMDR with other Clinical Hypnotherapy therapeutic techniques and hypnotic trance work enables...