✺ Wellbeing Resources

✺ Wellbeing Resources

Here, you’ll find my own resources, recommended books, podcasts, TED talks and Instagram accounts worth a follow.

I’ve also listed some crisis helpline numbers which can be found at the bottom of this page.

✦ Journal Prompts ✦ Meditations ✦ Guided Visualisations

✦ Journal Prompts ✦ Meditations ✦ Guided Visualisations

Free Resources

Gratitude Journal Prompts

Gratitude has the power to shift our mindset, boost our mood, and help us reconnect with what truly matters. This collection of prompts is designed to support you in building a regular gratitude practice, one that can bring more joy, mindfulness, and peace into your everyday life.

Setting Boundaries: A Guide to Protecting Your Well-being


Learning to set boundaries is a vital step in maintaining your mental health, preventing burnout, and creating space for what truly matters. This guide explores why boundaries are essential, how to say "no" with confidence, and practical time management techniques to help you protect your energy and priorities. With mindfulness and self-reflection tools, you'll gain the confidence to set boundaries that support your well-being.

I want to set boundaries ✦ ⟶

Preparing to Access Therapy Guide

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time. This guide is here to help you reflect, clarify your intentions, and identify what you need from the process. Use these prompts to express yourself freely - there are no right or wrong answers. Trust your instincts and let this guide support you as you begin your journey.

I want to prepare ✦ ⟶

Mindful Moments: Simple Practices for Everyday Calm


Mindfulness is a powerful way to reduce stress, enhance emotional balance, and bring more presence into your daily life. This guide introduces simple mindfulness practices, including deep breathing, body scans, mindful eating, and gratitude reflection that help cultivate a sense of peace and clarity. Whether you're new to mindfulness or looking for fresh ways to integrate it into your routine, these gentle exercises will support your journey to greater well-being

I want some mindful moments ✦ ⟶

✦ Books ✦ Podcasts ✦ TED Talks ✦ Instagram Accounts

✦ Books ✦ Podcasts ✦ TED Talks ✦ Instagram Accounts

My Recommendations

✦ Crisis Helplines ✦ Useful Websites

✦ Crisis Helplines ✦ Useful Websites

Helplines

  • https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

    Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair. Helpline number:  116 123

    https://papyrus-uk.org

    Papyrus is the national charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide, offering information, advice and a helpline. Helpline: 0800 068 4141.

  • https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/

    Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

  • https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

    Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity set up to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.

  • https://www.baatn.org.uk/find-a-therapist/

    The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network is the UK’s largest independent organisation to specialise in working psychologically, informed by an understanding of intersectionality, with people who identify as Black, African, South Asian and Caribbean.

  • https://www.map.uk.net

    MAP are advisers, counsellors, youth workers and other professionals working together to provide support to young people aged 11-25.

  • https://signhealth.org.uk/with-deaf-people/psychological-therapy/

    Offers therapy with counsellors who are fluent in British Sign Language.

  • https://mermaidsuk.org.uk

    Mermaids supports gender-diverse children and young people until their 20th birthday, as well as their families and professionals involved in their care.

    http://genderedintelligence.co.uk

    Offer support, information and a therapist directory for people who are exploring their gender identity.

  • https://pinktherapy.com/

    Pink Therapy are the UK’s largest independent therapy organisation working with gender, sexual and relationship diverse clients.

    https://www.relate.org.uk

    Relate provide relationship support to people of all ages, backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.

  • https://rapecrisis.org.uk/get-help/want-to-talk/

    Rape Crisis provides help for women and girls who have experienced sexual violence

    https://www.refuge.org.uk

    Refuge run a range of specialist services to help survivors of domestic abuse access safety and rebuild their lives. Refuge have a free, 24hr helpline.

    https://www.stopitnow.org.uk

    Stop it Now offers a confidential helpline and an anonymous messaging service for anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse, whether they’re worried about their own thoughts, feelings and behaviour, or about another adult or young person.

  • https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

    Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

    https://www.talktofrank.com/get-help/find-support-near-you

    Find local and national services in England that provide confidential information, advice and support. You can access services for free in your local authority area.
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FAQs

  • We’ll discuss what has brought you to seek Counselling/EMDR/Clinical Supervision/Mindfulness Coaching and what you are hoping to achieve or gain. We can discuss my approach and the way I work, if you wish. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    I see this  as a collaboration: working together and communicating openly and honestly with one another is an integral part of the process. 

  • Payment can be made via bank transfer. The bank details will be emailed to you should you choose to make an appointment.

    Please note: I do offer reduced rates for those on low-incomes. We discuss in more detail on our call.

  • Currently, I am using a platform called Zoom, for this is secure software recommended for use for therapeutic sessions by the BACP. I will send an email invitation, which will guide you through uploading the software to your tablet/phone or desktop/laptop computer.

  • I endeavour to reply to phone calls or emails within 24-hours, and I am not available outside normal office hours (9am -5pm). I respect clients’ privacy and the integrity of the counselling relationship, and its boundaries by not following or connecting on any social media platform.

  • I would recommend finding a private place where you are unlikely to be overheard or interrupted. Turn off other devices (such as phones, radio and the TV) to minimise distractions. Set up a space where you can sit comfortably for the duration of the session, preferably with your device supported hands-free and set up so that you remain clearly visible with adequate lighting and without needing to make any adjustments as we talk. It is helpful if you refrain from eating during the sessions. After the session ends, it can be important to take a little time to adjust back to the life around you. It might be worth planning a short walk or setting aside a little time to yourself after a session to reflect and reconnect gradually with other things. 

  • The timings vary slightly, depending on the service you choose. Counselling sessions are 50-minutes; EMDR sessions are 90-minutes; Clinical Supervision 60/90 minutes depending on experience; and Mindfulness sessions are 50-minutes

  • A minimum of 24-hours notice is required for re-scheduling or cancelling an appointment. The full fee will be charged for sessions missed without such notice. If you need to cancel an appointment, please call my mobile or send me an email.

  • The content of our work together is confidential with a few exceptions. I regularly see a supervisor for confidential sessions, where we confidentially discuss my work to ensure I am working effectively and ethically. While I might discuss any issues arising from my work with client, this is shared in an anonymised way (no names or identifiable information is ever shared. In certain exceptional circumstances, if I felt you or others might be at risk of harm or in some legal circumstances, I might consider widening confidentiality; however, I would always endeavour to discuss this with you prior to taking any action.

  • I am able to see any client based in the UK. Before agreeing to work together, I would take into account your needs and my ability to meet those needs. If I feel undertrained or underqualified, I will do my best to signpost you to someone who will be more appropriate for you.

  • In times of mental health or psychological emergencies, dial 999; or, if possible, attend your local A&E Hospital to be seen by the Crisis Team. You may also wish to contact the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123.