The Understanding Self

05/09/2025

When life throws you challenging or traumatic events you survive with what ever resources you have at the time – what choice do you have. Initially you might feel some support by those around you but eventually life moves on.

03/06/2025

It's been a while since my last blog - life got busy!! I would love to hear your feedback.

Parents and carers all go through stages in life when they feel rejected, overwhelmed, out of their depth or totally burnt out. While some of us will need expert support through psychology or psychiatry, many simply need someone neutral to talk to. Counselling offers a listening ear to enable us to....

15/12/2024

Have you ever considered trying online counselling? If so, see my article below for some things to consider before you start.

Life is busy and while you may have the best intentions to make time for yourself, it is not always possible to fit everything into 24 hours! With the option of online therapy you are able to schedule time for yourself without the hassle of travelling to the therapy room. Simply schedule your sessio...

13/11/2024

Just thought I would share my first Blog article. Something short to begin with and hope it resonates with you.

This is a question I hear often, even from those who are closest to me. Often when life gets tough we reach out for help and sometimes we look for professional support when friends and family are no longer able to fill our void. That void could be grief, disappointment, sadness or a general overwhel...

02/10/2024

26/09/2024

Do you want to talk to someone? Do you want to find perspective? If so, click the link in my bio and book your FREE online call now. Life is a journey, not a destination. Having one person to talk to unconditionally can help us enjoy that journey a little more.

16/09/2024

I really loved this and thought I would share here. No one is too strong to benefit from therapy......

In this video, I open up about my personal journey with mental health and starting therapy. I discuss the struggles I’ve faced despite my outward success, th...

16/09/2024

This is what your online therapy session looks like..... A safe, unconditional space to talk from the comfort of your own environment.

18/08/2024

Thanks for joining me here at The Understanding Self. Stay tuned as I continue to develop my online service.