Midlife reimagined: from CRISIS to CLARITY
Midlife. Menopause. For many women, these words have long been associated with loss—loss of youth, fertility, energy, or even identity. We’re told to expect a “midlife crisis” or brace for the dreaded symptoms of menopause as though it’s all downhill from here. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? Just as matrescence […]
UNSTUCK: Processing trauma and reclaiming resilience
I am trained in two evidence-based approaches to treat trauma-related stress and PTSD. These are Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Both approaches are grounded in extensive research and have proven effective for helping individuals heal from the emotional and psychological effects of trauma. How Trauma Gets Stuck Trauma affects […]
EMDR therapy during the perinatal years
What Is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing -EMDR therapy was developed in 1987 by Francine Shapiro, who discovered a connection between specific eye movements and reduced emotional distress. While many stressful experiences can be naturally resolved over time, traumatic events can overwhelm the brain’s ability to process them, leaving unprocessed memories stored in […]
Navigating the UNCERTAINTY & ANXIETY of new parenthood
Daily life with a newborn is unpredictable.When will the baby sleep?How much are they eating?Will they meet their milestones?How will I cope?These unknowns can lead to heightened vigilance and stress, and for some people, more extreme anxiety.New parents, especially first-time parents, may find themselves worrying about whether they are doing it ‘right.’The lack of experience […]
The motherhood load is MENTAL
The ‘mental load’ of motherhood is a hot topic at the moment. Mums find themselves managing a heap of hidden tasks that involve researching, planning and organising for the family. Remembering to buy those thoughtful birthday gifts for little friends, meal planning that caters to the health and idiosyncrasies of the family; organising, researching, scheduling and booking after school activities and play dates. Reading […]