The Holistic Butterfly

15/03/2026

Mother’s Day

Today we celebrate mothers, their quiet strength, their patience, their love woven gently through our lives for generations.

For many, today is filled with gratitude, warm embraces, wise words, and the countless small ways a mother’s love shapes who we become.

But this day carries many different stories.

For some, there is a space at the table for a mother remembered and deeply missed or maybe for a relationship that’s strained or distant. For some, there is a longing for a child hoped for but never held or the painful ache for a child taken too soon. For others, love remains in memories, in photographs, in the lessons still guiding their way.

So today, let us hold one another with compassion.

I dedicate this to my own amazing mummy, my sisters, my friends, my mother law and for every heart celebrating, every heart remembering, and every heart quietly carrying its own unique story.

I like to believe that love given, hoped for, or remembered, still leaves its light in the world.

07/03/2026

It’s okay to move gently through this hour, this day, this week, or even this month.
You don’t have to rush or force your way forward.

Take a moment to notice what your body and soul might be asking for right now, rest, quiet, a breath, or simply a pause.

There is no need to have everything figured out today.
Go at the pace that feels kind to you.

Be patient with yourself.
You are allowed to take life one soft step at a time.

02/03/2026

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your wellbeing is be a little spontaneous.

Random adventures: get in the car, pick a direction, start driving, then Google nearby places and discover new, unexpected spots along the way. No pressure, no big plan just curiosity leading the way.

You might not find anything life-changing, but you will feel more alive. And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.

22/02/2026

Sunday morning reflection ❤️

No one truly knows what you are going through and that can feel really lonely at times. But the truth is, we don’t always know what others are carrying either.

Everyone has their own quiet struggles, their own stories, their own battles that aren’t always visible.

If you are finding things hard right now, you are not alone in that feeling, even if it seems like you are. And if you can, be gentle with yourself and others too.

We are all just trying to get through in our own way. Focus today on asking yourself one simple question.

“What do I need to do to prioritise my wellbeing today and to help me prepare for the week ahead ?”

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20/02/2026

Two years ago, Michelle and I came up with the idea for this program and began writing it together. We wanted to help take others on a beautiful journey back to themselves, and help them connect with who they truly are. We are delighted that the Koram Centre is allowing us to offer this to their clients.

This is something we are both deeply passionate about and have worked very hard on. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to finally share our work with local communities and to support others in building their confidence, self-worth, and overall wellbeing
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19/02/2026

Statement from the Mental Health Champion outlining her view on the Department of Education’s proposed changes to CCEA GCSE, AS and A Level qualifications:

18/02/2026

What the mind of a Counsellor really looks like.

The mind of a counsellor isn’t about analysing you.
It’s about listening beyond words.
It’s holding hope when you can’t.
It’s staying steady when emotions feel overwhelming.
It’s noticing patterns gently, not to judge, but to understand.

And most of all, it’s remembering that you are human not a problem to solve.

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day always brings love into focus but maybe this year it feels deeper. In a world that often seems divided, fast-paced, and overwhelmed, days like Valentine’s Day, as should every day reminds us that love isn’t just romance it’s humanity. Love always overcomes hate so let’s send all those loving vibes out into the world to all those that need it right now ❤️

11/02/2026

Building Resilience Through Joy

Life holds moments of absolute joy and moments of deep heartbreak. Both are part of the human experience.

We can’t always prevent the pain but we can build the resilience to move through it. One of the most powerful ways to do that is by allowing ourselves to fully embrace the moments of joy when they come.

Resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship.
It’s about strengthening ourselves in the good seasons so we have the support we need within when the hard seasons arrive.

If you’re navigating heartbreak, transition, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to do it alone. Counselling offers a space to build that resilience, process what hurts, and reconnect with what brings meaning and joy.

Reach out if you’re ready to begin 🦋

10/02/2026

08/02/2026

Yesterday, as my plane took off from Rome, I noticed as I was looking out the window a sense of complete calmness in my mind and body.

As a child I loved flying, but after becoming a mother and experiencing post-natal depression I developed an intense fear of flying. For years it brought panic, sickness, and weeks of anxiety before any flight. Eventually, I avoided flying altogether for a few years.

Through therapy and years of working with social anxiety and my strong need for control, I began gently pushing beyond my comfort zone, not by forcing fear away, but by learning how to regulate my nervous system.

Some of the small, realistic strategies that helped me:
🦋creating a familiar airport routine which may have included a glass of wine 🍷 before a flight 😂
🦋Counting slowly to 100 during take off whilst tapping the armrest to ground my body.
🦋Allowing the discomfort to be there, and staying with it rather than escaping.

Exposing myself to flying again was key. With repetition, my fight-or-flight response learned that I was safe.

This was the first flight in over 25 years where I felt no nerves at all and a reminder that anxiety can change, even when it’s been present for a long time by not treating it as my enemy.

If fear or anxiety has been limiting your life, you’re not weak or broken. Your nervous system may just need patience, support, and practice.
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05/02/2026

Just a therapist feeling grateful for days like this ❤️