It’s not always black and white. Our stories shape our truth.

Ever have a conversation where someone shares their truth, and it’s totally different from yours? That happened to me recently. It wasn’t about mental health, but it reminded me of something big: our experiences shape our opinions, and that means multiple truths can exist at once. This is why, in therapy, we don’t push our story onto yours. We listen, walk with you, and work from your reality—not ours. Mental health isn’t about who’s right.
It’s about what’s true for you.
 

The Tug of War of SEN Parenting; Balancing safety, joy, and the emotional weight no one sees

Recently, I was told that my son should avoid certain things. It came from a place of care. But it landed with a thud. A quiet, familiar ache that settled in my chest and didn’t leave. Because my son is still so young. He wants to explore, to laugh, to take part in the world […]

To Mum to Therapist -I became a therapist for mums because no one asked if I was okay.

I’m a mum and a therapist — which means I’ve walked the path alongside the mums I support every day. My journey into therapy began from a deeply personal place. When my son was born with multiple health conditions, I needed emotional support more than ever. But I was scared to reach out. I worried […]

Doing My Best — Even When I Wish It Was More

Some days as a mum to a child with special needs feel like running a marathon with no finish line. This week, we had another hospital visit. My son wouldn’t keep the film on over his numbing cream, so while we waited for it to work, we popped into the hospital café. But it all […]

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