Compass Therapy

27/04/2026

Lessons I’ve learned as a woman in my 50s…

Swipe through — these are the things I wish someone had told me sooner.

Save this for the days when you need a reminder. 💙

27/04/2026

Our weekly dips at Loch Achilty are about more than just getting in the water they are about stepping out of the noise of everyday life and into something more grounding.

There’s no pressure, no expectations.Just fresh air, cold water, and good company.

Whether you dip or just come along for a chat and a warm drink after you are very welcome.

HealthScape “gatherings” are about supporting mental wellbeing through nature, connection, and shared experience.

24/04/2026

The summer holidays can look like they should feel easier.

But for many women I work with, they bring:
less structure, more emotional load, and very little space to reset.

This is where “coping strategies” often fall short.

In ACT, we focus on something different:
learning how to respond to stress as it shows up not waiting for life to calm down first.

That might look like:
– noticing when you’re overwhelmed (without spiralling)
– creating small moments of space
– choosing how you respond, even when it’s hard

This is exactly the work we do inside every day ACT+.

It’s structured, supported, and designed to help you build these skills in your actual life not just in theory.

If you’re thinking about the summer ahead and want it to feel different this time around. Now is the time to take steps to change it..

⬇️ Join my Everyday ACT (see link in my bio) Space or message me “ACT”

22/04/2026

In-person sessions now available Inverness 🤍

If you’ve been holding it together on the outside… but feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or stretched on the inside — this is your space to pause, reset, and find your way forward.

These are calm, focused 1:1 sessions where we work together using ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) to help you:
• make sense of what’s going on
• handle difficult thoughts and feelings differently
• reconnect with what really matters to you

📍 Inverness
🗓 Monday 27th April
⏰ 14:00 | 15:30 | 17:00

Message me to book or ask any questions 🤍

22/04/2026

Forecast’s looking lovely ☀️
Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow for a dook and a chat 💛

If you fancy joining us, details here 👉 join the Loch Achilty dip

Meet us, the Helens, at the picnic area on the west side of Loch Achilty. Turn off the A835 opposite the Achilty Guest House and drive all the way along the loch side to the far end where there is a sign for parking on...

19/04/2026

17/04/2026

I take this work seriously.
Not just the therapy 
but the environment I’m inviting women into.
That’s why I’ve completed my STA Open Water Safety training.
Because when you step into cold water,
something very real happens.
Your mind says “get out”
Your body feels the intensity
Everything in you wants to escape. instead - with support 
you learn to stay.
To breathe.
To be present.
To handle what’s here.
That’s psychological flexibility.
That’s ACT — in real life.
And I take both parts seriously —
the therapy
and the safety.

Chilled Mind — ACT + cold water programme is starting again soon.
If you’re ready to build real skills in real time
DM CHILLED or message me to join 🤍

13/04/2026

Most women have a story.

And when you sit with enough of them —
you start to notice something.

It’s not just individual struggle.

It’s a pattern.

Women trying to make sense of what they’re feeling…
while being told (directly or indirectly) that they’re overreacting,
too sensitive, or just need to cope better.

And over time, that does something.

It turns confusion into self-doubt.
It turns experience into something that feels unreliable.

But your experience isn’t the problem.

Being unheard is.

If this resonates, you’re not alone 🤍
And if you want a space where your experience is taken seriously,
you’re very welcome in my Everyday ACT space. https://actoutsidehighlands.co.uk/everyday

08/04/2026

They’ve just finally been heard.

And whilst that brings relief…
it can also bring frustration.

Because this isn’t new.

Women have been navigating mood changes, anxiety, brain fog, overwhelm —
often quietly —
often while holding everything together.

And too often, turning that frustration inward.

👉 “Why can’t I cope like I used to?”
👉 “What’s wrong with me?”

Nothing is wrong with you.

Your context matters.
Your body matters.
Your experience makes sense.

As a nurse and therapist, I’ve seen this for years —
and I’ve recorded a podcast sharing more about this,
including what actually helps when you’re in it.

🎧 You can listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Q1vaH8GQJfvJFm6ti7Vqn?si=rwLVSDbxQj2f-E2f3-qFNg

If you’re navigating this space right now — you’re not alone 🤍
And if you want support that helps you respond to this with clarity (not self-blame),
you’re very welcome in my Everyday ACT space.

05/04/2026

Spring has me noticing how easy it is to reconnect, when I slow down enough to pay attention.

Walking more.
Getting in the water.
Letting things feel a bit simpler.

And underneath all of that
coming back to my values (my compass).

Determination.
Adventure.
Connection.

Not as big goals…
but as small, daily choices.

That’s where things start to shift.

If you’re ready to live more by your values (not just think about them)
come and join my Everyday ACT space 🤍

03/04/2026

I see this in my work… women holding so much. I think midlife asks us to be braver.. trying something new, letting something go, trusting ourselves more. It’s uncomfortable work, but it’s growth. If you would like support to do this work join us in EveryDayACT plus. You would be very welcome 💛💕 I will pop the link in the comments.

29/03/2026

You don’t need to “get rid” of stress to feel better.
You need to learn how to respond to it differently.
That’s what we practice in Chilled Mind —
through simple ACT tools + cold water dips that bring it all to life.
Small group. Local women. Real change.

Click the link for more details.

📍 Rosemarkie
🗓 Starts 18th April
💬 Message me “CHILL” for details or a chat

https://actoutsidehighlands.co.uk/chill