We often talk about stress in the context of "bad" things—illness, loss, or financial worry. But there is a silent side to stress that we rarely acknowledge: the stress of positive change. In the world of psychology, there is a scale called the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale . Surprisingly, things like moving house, starting a new job, and even going on holiday rank high on the list of life's most stressful events. Why? Because the subconscious mind prioritises familiarity over happiness.  Even...

When I see a client for the first time, we do what is called an 'initial consultation' which is different to the usual therapy sessions....

You have probably heard the hype about hypnobirthing over the years and terms like 'breathing the baby out'. I know for a lot of people,...