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All my favourite things at May Day: celebration, creativity, community, connection!
This Monday was Penrith May Day and what a lovely day it was. A day full of fun, play, creativity, and community. There was communal music-and art-making, outdoor play, shared food, fairground rides, lively performances, a fantastic parade with the Green Man, doves, and the four ‘guardians of planet earth’ (amazing creations from John Parkinson…
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Finding our way
I love using cards in therapy sessions. It’s not something I do every session, but it can be a great way to tap into a different way of thinking, or to help bring something into focus. The images might resonate with something going on in our lives, inspire questions and curiosity, or provoke unexpected feelings…
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First things first: choosing a therapist
Starting therapy can feel quite daunting! And it can also feel confusing trying to work out how to choose your therapist. There are so many options and approaches, and then there all the practical factors like location, availability, and cost. You might be looking for somebody who’s a specialist in a particular area, or maybe…