You’re on the motorway, the traffic slows, and suddenly, the car feels like it’s shrinking. You can’t just step out. Your heart races, and for a split second, you think, ‘I’m losing my ability to drive.’ If this sounds like you,...
You know that moment when anxiety hits? Your chest tightens, your thoughts start racing, and the world suddenly feels like it’s speeding up? It’s not just a “stressful day”; it feels like being dragged out to sea. And no matter how hard you...
Have you ever had a sudden rush of anxiety – one minute you were watching TV then suddenly a feeling of doom and racing heart? Next thing is your mind latches on with thoughts like “am I unwell, it’s a panic attack, my heart is racing”....
I remember being invited to a friend’s birthday party a few years ago. There were a few people there I didn’t know well and probably others I had never met. I procrastinated getting ready for ages and then when I eventually had to leave I felt sick with...
If you’ve ever felt like your brain has been hijacked, or like you’re suddenly “losing your grip” on life, I want you to take a deep breath. You aren’t going “crazy,” and you certainly aren’t alone. What you’re likely experiencing...
A trauma-informed approach to therapy – what it looks like. “Trauma-informed ” has become a buzzword lately. I see it everywhere, from yoga classes and coaching programs to apps. And while it’s positive that more people are becoming aware of the...