15/02/2026
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent — traditionally a Christian season of reflection and renewal.
But even beyond faith, its themes feel universal.
The ashes placed on the forehead symbolise something simple and human: we are vulnerable, imperfect, and our time is finite. Rather than being bleak, this can be clarifying. When we remember that life is limited, we often begin to ask deeper questions about how we are living it.
In a world that rewards busyness and distraction, this season offers a pause.
A moment to ask:
• What patterns keep repeating in my life?
• Where do I react instead of respond?
• What am I carrying that needs attention?
In psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy, we explore these very questions. Much of our behaviour is shaped by unconscious patterns — early experiences, attachment histories, internalised beliefs about who we are and what we deserve.
My therapeutic approach offers a reflective space to understand those patterns with curiosity rather than judgement.
The original meaning of “repent” simply means “to turn” — to change direction. In psychological terms, insight gives us choice. When we understand why we respond the way we do, we gain the freedom to respond differently.
Growth doesn’t come from harsh self-criticism.
It comes from awareness, compassion, and courage.
Whether you observe Lent religiously or not, this time of year can be a gentle invitation:
✨ To slow down.
✨ To reflect.
✨ To let go of patterns that no longer serve you.
✨ To move toward who you want to become.
Self-reflection is not indulgent — it is transformative.
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