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I've created this blog to respond to commonly asked questions and topics that I get asked about within my areas of interest. These are relational group dynamics - namely step-families, couples, and teams in the workplace. If you have a specific blog topic you'd appreciate a point of view on, please get in touch to let me know.
Alternatively, if you'd like to work on your own individual growth, improving your own happiness and ability to function successfully in your own teams, family groups and relationships, click here to book a consultation.
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Anti-productivity
Apparently there is a new trend on TikTok (I know, another day, another thing we should be doing to live our best lives... gosh, isn't it...
Oct 21, 20225 min read
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We're not made of glass. So for the love of all things human let’s stop calling each other broken.
How fantastic that we have collectively got together to raise awareness of the importance of looking after our own mental health.
Oct 10, 20226 min read
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How to break up with your career (this time, it's definitely you, and that's the way it should be).
Have you fallen out of love with your role or organisation? Or perhaps even fallen out of love with your career itself?
Oct 3, 20226 min read
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Not feeling good enough, imposter syndrome and their insidious cousin: shame.
One of the things I hear most often, is a sense of not feeling good enough. Is this something that everyone feels from time to time?
Jun 28, 20224 min read
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Story-telling and the power of vulnerability
I always really liked the phrase 'unity conscious'. It describes the way we can all learn from one another.
Jun 20, 20223 min read
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Welcome to my psychotherapy blog
With over 20 years experience being involved in step-relationships of one kind or another, I want to help others in similar relationships.
Dec 18, 20213 min read
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My new partner has kids, help!
Embarking on a new relationship can be exciting. But when your new partner has children, things tend to get a bit more complicated...
Dec 15, 20212 min read
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What’s it like to be a step-child?
Being a step-child can be a wonderful experience, and a lot of fun and so rewarding for everyone involved. But it can also be difficult.
Dec 12, 20213 min read
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I hate group activities at work
This is a fairly common thing to hear in the therapy room, and the reasons behind these feelings can be highly diverse.
Dec 12, 20212 min read
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How to handle discipline in a step-relationship
Stepping into step-parenting—where do you draw the line? Read on to learn about the three golden rules of step-parenting.
Dec 11, 20216 min read
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Moving into management
Not everyone is born a great leader. But the good news is, management and leadership skills can be learned.
Dec 11, 20211 min read
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How to introduce your new partner to your children
Introducing your partner to your children can be a very daunting experience from all sides, and it isn’t something that can be rushed into.
Dec 8, 20213 min read
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The art of giving feedback
Giving feedback is something people hear a lot about in the workplace. But are we really confident in delivering it?
Dec 6, 20214 min read
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Why am I always the scapegoat in a group?
The only thing worse than being a scapegoat once is being one a second and third time...
Nov 23, 20214 min read
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Being introduced to your partner’s children
If your new partner has children from a previous relationship, meeting them for the first time can be a stressful situation for all parties.
Nov 19, 20218 min read
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Leading groups and teams
Some people are natural born leaders, but many are thrust into positions of leadership without really wanting to be one.
Nov 10, 20213 min read
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Should my new partner meet my ex-wife / ex-husband?
Is there willingness or a desire on both sides to meet? Do they need to meet?
Nov 9, 20213 min read
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I want to have more of a voice at work!
No matter how many great ideas you have in your head, they're useless to you, your team, and your organisation until you express them.
Nov 3, 20212 min read
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