There’s a photo somewhere of me in black bike pants with hot pink stripes down the side, riding around with nowhere particular to be.

Looking at it now, I don’t think I miss being a kid.

I think I miss the feeling of being completely present.

Some days it feels like everyone gets a piece of you, and by the time you get to yourself, there's nothing left.Lately, I've noticed how many women are carrying more than they realise — work, parenting, relationships, mental load, emotional labour, and the pressure to keep going no matter how exhausted they feel. you're tired of holding it all together, this one's for you.

After birth, so much of the focus shifts to baby, but your experience matters too. This blog explores what a Birth Story Reflection & Recovery Session is, why birth experiences can stay with us long after delivery, and the importance of having a safe, supportive space to process your story with a trauma informed mental health professional.

There’s a particular kind of tired that isn’t about sleep.

Creating Calm is a space for understanding anxiety, trauma, and overwhelm, with practical strategies and reflective tools to support healing and emotional balance.

We’ve been sold the idea that happiness is the ultimate goal, and if we’re not feeling it consistently, something must be wrong. But emotions were never designed to stay static, and chasing happiness often leaves us more anxious and self-critical.

Calm isn’t about perfection or never feeling anxious. It’s about finding small moments of steadiness — a pause for your body and mind — even when life feels messy.

Whether you’re struggling with past trauma, anxiety, or unresolved grief, EMDR can help you regain control, build resilience, and move forward with your life.

Becoming a Mum can bring joy, exhaustion and emotional overwhelm. Supporting the mental wellbeing of new mums is essential.

“Trauma is not just what happens to us, but what happens inside us as a result of painful experiences“ (Gabor Mate).

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awarness Month. Learn about pregnancy and infant loss, disenfranchised grief, and how to support those grieving.

Discover what Counselling is, how it works, and how therapy can support your mental health and wellbeing. Learn what to expect in a session.

Feeling anxious can be confusing and exhausting.

Feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts? Learn how to notice that thoughts aren't always facts, and discover simple ways to respond with calm and clarity.