A few things that might help — whether you're ready to book or just starting to explore.
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When anxiety spikes, your breath is the quickest thing you can change. Try one of these — even a single cycle can help calm your nervous system.
4 · 4 · 4 · 4
Used by everyone from athletes to surgeons. Slows the nervous system and brings instant calm.
4 · 7 · 8
A longer exhale activates your parasympathetic system. Brilliant before sleep or during a stressful moment.
4 · 6
The simplest tool there is. Inhale for 4, exhale for 6. Repeat until your shoulders drop.
Free · 3 minutes · No sign-up
Eight simple questions covering anxiety, mood, sleep, and daily wellbeing. It won't diagnose anything — but it might help you put words to what you're feeling.
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Simple tools from CBT
These are techniques I use in sessions — nothing complicated, just practical ways to shift how you're feeling.
When you notice a thought that's making you anxious or low, pause and ask yourself these questions honestly — not to dismiss the feeling, but to get a clearer picture of what's actually true.
Our mood shapes what we do — and what we do shapes our mood. When we're low, we pull back from the things that help us feel better. This gentle technique breaks that cycle.
When anxiety pulls you out of the present moment, grounding brings you back. Use your senses to anchor yourself — it works fast, anywhere, any time.
Free guide
Thinking about counselling but not quite sure what to expect? I wrote this short guide to answer the questions I hear most often — what sessions are actually like, how to know if it's working, and how to get the most from the process.
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