Since the beginning of time us humans have wondered about the mysteries of life. We have asked ourselves and each other "What's the meaning of life?" "Why are we here?" I personally believe that engaging with these questions and finding a sense of purpose in our lives is crucial to our wellbeing and fulfilment. In our [...]

As a therapist and mindfulness coach I am seeing a massive increase in stress and anxiety. It seems to be endemic in our modern culture and while they are normal human responses to our increasingly hectic lifestyles, many people are struggling to cope. If you are suffering from chronic stress and / or anxiety I [...]

We all know new year’s resolutions don’t work. Probably from our own, personal experience. Yet every year we seem to get swept up in the January frenzy of gym memberships, new eating habits and grand plans to suddenly change every area of our lives. There is usually nothing wrong with our intentions or our motivation. [...]

I was recently asked to write a guest blog for a wellbeing colleague, who is a massage therapist. She wanted to feature a series of interviews with people who are passionate about their work. Here's what I wrote: What is it that you do? As a counsellor and mindfulness coach, specialising in health, wellness and [...]

When the Buddha set out his noble truths, which form the basis of Buddhism he established that 1. All is suffering and 2. The cause of suffering is desire. Modern psychology also agrees that it is part of our human nature to always want more. It seems to me that our capitalist and consumerist society [...]