How does someone become a trauma therapist? In this personal story, I share my journey from youth work, homelessness services, and frontline crisis support to counselling and trauma therapy. It's a story about burnout, purpose, healing, and finding the work I was always meant to do.

We often hear about triggers, but what about glimmers? Glimmers are tiny moments that signal safety to your nervous system and help create a sense of calm, connection, and regulation. Discover what glimmers are, why they matter, and how noticing them may support your emotional wellbeing.

After weeks of feeling calm and grounded, my anxiety unexpectedly returned. It wasn't until I looked closely at what had changed that I realised how many of my self-care routines had quietly slipped away. This experience reminded me that real growth often happens in the background, and sometimes we only recognise our progress when life throws us off track.

Introverts often thrive in calm, reflective spaces — but in a world that never stops, caring for your energy can feel impossible. In Quiet Strength: Self-Care Rituals for the Introverted Mind and Body, Kimberly Hayes reveals how intentional solitude, gentle body rituals, and mindful boundaries can restore balance, boost clarity, and help introverts reclaim their energy without retreating from life.

A stranger on a plane reminded me why hope, kindness, and mental health support matter. Discover how counselling and small gestures can make a difference.