Some people appear perfectly capable at work, yet feel an intense sense of anxiety when attention turns towards them. A meeting invitation appears in the calendar and the body tightens slightly. A thought arrives during a discussion, but something prevents it from being spoken out loud. Someone else says something similar a few minutes later and is praised for the point that almost got spoken. From the outside, these moments can seem small. Internally, they often feel much b

Working from home has changed the shape of working life for many people. For some, it has brought greater flexibility and a better balance between work and personal life. For others, however, something more complicated has gradually developed. The boundaries between work and life have become harder to hold. When Work Never Fully Ends When work and home become the same space, it can become difficult to fully switch off. One of the quieter challenges of working from home is tha

Work uncertainty is often spoken about in practical terms. Political unrest, Job security. Organisational change. Financial pressure. Restructures. New technologies. Shifting expectations. Living too long in “maybe” can become exhausting. But uncertainty at work also has a psychological effect, and over time, that effect can become deeply draining. Not always dramatically. Sometimes it appears more quietly. You may notice yourself overthinking decisions that once felt straigh

Recently, some people have started to notice a new kind of uncertainty at work. It might appear when a new AI tool is introduced in a meeting, or when tasks that once required training and experience suddenly seem easier to automate. Nothing dramatic may have happened. Work continues as usual. Projects move forward. Conversations carry on. And yet a quiet question begins to surface: Where does that leave me? Artificial intelligence is appearing in workplaces in ways that wer

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve never done it before. People often arrive with questions like these: What am I supposed to say? What if I don’t know what I need? What if I just cry? What if nothing changes? These questions are completely normal. Many people who contact me are thoughtful professionals who are used to coping well. From the outside their lives often look stable. But internally something has started to feel unsettled. Sometimes it’

Connection, depth, and real change – even through a screen. It’s a question many people ask before starting online counselling: “Will virtual counselling really work for me?” It’s a fair question. Many people picture therapy happening in a quiet room, sitting face to face with a therapist. And for good reason — face-to-face therapy can be incredibly powerful. I value it deeply and hope to offer more of it in the future. But therapy is not defined by the room. What matters mo

When you’re feeling stuck or overwhelmed, it can be difficult to understand why certain reactions keep repeating. You might notice things like: • losing confidence in situations where you used to feel capable • reacting strongly to criticism or authority • finding yourself stuck in the same patterns with colleagues, managers, or partners • feeling torn between self-criticism and self-doubt These experiences can feel confusing, especially when part of you knows you’re capab

Many people assume therapy begins with a crisis. Something dramatic has happened. A relationship has broken down. Work has become unbearable. Life has reached a breaking point. Sometimes that is true. But very often, people begin therapy much earlier than that. They start because something has been building quietly for a while. When Something Feels Off From the outside, things may look broadly fine. Work is functioning. Responsibilities are being managed. Life is moving forwa