My Free Mind Counselling and Holistic Therapy

My Free Mind Counselling and Holistic Therapy Private Humanistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist (BA Hons, MBACP). Eco-Therapy, Somatic Trauma-Informed, Yoga-inspired. Walk & Talk, Online, Bournemouth-based.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Message me for a free consult.

11/09/2026

Take off your shoes and step onto the grass.

As a Walk and Talk Therapist, this isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a science-backed reset for an anxious nervous system.

Stepping barefoot on grass instantly activates over 200,000 nerve endings in your feet. This surge of sensory data sends a rapid “safety signal” to your brain, halting the anxiety loop and forcing your body to calm down.

Don’t just try to think your way out of stress.
Feel your way out.

I’m going to let you in on a secret: I still have to fight the urge to do this and my boys are grown..I remember it so v...
07/09/2026

I’m going to let you in on a secret: I still have to fight the urge to do this and my boys are grown..

I remember it so vividly when my boys were young. As soon as I picked them out or they walk through the door, I’d immediately rush in with a barrage of questions: “How was your day? Who did you sit with at lunch? Did you make friends? What did you learn?”

We do it out of pure love. We want to know they are okay, especially if we know they’ve been anxious about school.

But for an anxious child—whether they are the one refusing to go in the morning, or the high performer who spends all day masking their stress—that immediate interrogation can feel like a sensory overload.

They have just spent six hours holding their nervous system together. When they step into your space, they finally feel safe enough to let their guard down.

🚗 Try this shift at pickup today:
Instead of asking questions right away, hand them a snack, put on some low music, and say:
“I’m so glad you’re back. You don’t have to talk about school at all right now if you don’t want to. I’m just happy to see you.”

Let them sit in the quiet. Let them decompress. you might be surprised by how much they naturally open up in their own time

💬 Be honest: Do you find yourself rushing in with questions at pickup time too? What is your go-to question?

I raised three boys, and I absolutely loved having them home.The long summer days. The freedom. The noise. The chaos. Ju...
31/08/2026

I raised three boys, and I absolutely loved having them home.

The long summer days. The freedom. The noise. The chaos. Just having them around.

I remember other mums counting down to September, while I was secretly wishing the summer could last a little longer.

Looking back now, I think part of me knew how quickly these seasons of motherhood pass.

At the time, you’re often caught up in the tiredness, the mess, the demands and the “Mum, Mum, Mum…” 😂

And then one day, you find yourself looking back and realising how much you miss it.

It’s made me think about how complicated transitions can be.

We can feel exhausted and grateful.
Ready for change and not ready to let go.
Relieved and sad.

We don’t always have to choose one feeling.

So, one week before the school gates open again…

How are you feeling about it?

A little glimpse into my working day as a private therapist 🌿One of the things I love about private practice is that no ...
24/08/2026

A little glimpse into my working day as a private therapist 🌿

One of the things I love about private practice is that no two days look quite the same.

There are the sessions, of course — but also the quiet moments beforehand, the movement, the reflection, the walking, the beach, and sometimes a screen.

For me, looking after myself is part of being able to show up fully for the people I work with.

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy — and I think that’s what makes this work so interesting.

What does your working day look like?

Who’s joining us tomorrow? 🌿Tomorrow — Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am — we’re heading out for our Purbeck walk, meeting a...
22/08/2026

Who’s joining us tomorrow? 🌿

Tomorrow — Sunday 23rd August at 10:30am — we’re heading out for our Purbeck walk, meeting at Worth Matravers Village Car Park.

A chance to step away from the busyness, create a little time and space for yourself, breathe, pause and reconnect — with nature and with one another.

We’ll walk, chat, take in the beautiful Purbeck landscape and have the option to stop for a social afterwards. 🌊

Come as you are. No pressure, no expectations — just a morning to slow down and be together.

Who’s coming? 💚

Who’s joining us for our Wandering Women’s community walk this Sunday?We’ll meet at the stone circles by the Square & Co...
19/08/2026

Who’s joining us for our Wandering Women’s community walk this Sunday?

We’ll meet at the stone circles by the Square & Compass pub in Worth Matravers — village car park, BH19 3LE — before heading off on a leisurely 3-mile circular route around Winspit and through the beautiful valleys.

There’ll be time to slow down, pause, notice what’s around us and simply breathe — alongside other like-minded women.

And when we finish, we’ll head back to where we started for a Sunday social at the Square & Compass. If you’ve never been, it really is not to be missed! 🍻🌿

This beautiful community is about bringing women together in nature, away from the everyday stresses of life, to slow down, connect and simply be present.

No pressure. No agenda. Just women, walking, talking, connecting and enjoying the outdoors.

Sunday 23rd August | 10:30am
📍 Worth Matravers, Dorset
🥾 Approx. 3 miles
🌿 All abilities welcome

“Why do I still feel so alone, even when I’m surrounded by people?”Maybe because there are parts of you that you don’t f...
18/08/2026

“Why do I still feel so alone, even when I’m surrounded by people?”

Maybe because there are parts of you that you don’t feel able to share.

The thoughts you keep to yourself.
The feelings you can’t quite put into words.
The things you fear nobody would really understand.

You can be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone.

Sometimes, what we need most isn’t more people around us — but to feel truly seen by someone.

Healing begins when you find the words for what has been hidden — so you no longer have to carry it alone. 🤍

Your mind can understand burnout long before your body feels safe enough to let go of it.You can rationalise the exhaust...
12/08/2026

Your mind can understand burnout long before your body feels safe enough to let go of it.

You can rationalise the exhaustion, push through, and tell yourself you’re fine.

But your body keeps communicating.

Sometimes healing isn’t about thinking differently. It’s about slowing down enough to notice what your body is asking for.

That’s where somatic therapy comes in — bringing the body into the conversation.

If you’re tired of thinking your way out of burnout, perhaps it’s time to listen to your body. 🤍

You are the woman who fixes everything, handles everyone, and holds the world up. Everyone looks at you and sees a woman...
10/08/2026

You are the woman who fixes everything, handles everyone, and holds the world up.

Everyone looks at you and sees a woman who can handle absolutely anything. But they don’t see you crying silently in your car before walking into the grocery store.

They don’t notice that your shoulders are glued to your ears from holding up everyone else’s world.

Your breath is constantly shallow because you are always ready for the next crisis. You don’t ask for help because your body remembers a time when doing it yourself was the only way to stay safe.

But your hyper-independence isn’t just a personality trait—it’s an exhausted nervous system running on empty.

You take care of your partner, your kids, your friends, and your job. But when you finally sit down at night, the silence feels heavy because nobody is checking in on you the way you check in on them.

Being capable shouldn’t mean suffering in silence. Your body shouldn’t have to break to get your attention.

In my therapy room, you can drop the heavy armor. We will work together to help both your mind and your body finally feel safe enough to exhale, soften, and rest.

If you are ready to stop running on empty, my door is open. 🤍

👉 Click the link in my bio to book a free consult call, or send me a DM to connect.

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27/07/2026

Survival mode is when your brain detects threat. This doesn’t always mean danger — it can come from overwhelm, pressure, stress, or too much for too long.

The important part is that you can’t always think your way out of survival mode. Start with the body and help your nervous system feel safe.

A simple somatic intervention you can try right now is orienting + grounding:

Slowly look around the room and name (in your mind or out loud) 5 things you can see. Let your eyes move gently, without rushing. Then feel your feet on the floor and press them down slightly, noticing the support beneath you. Add one hand to your chest or belly and let your breathing slow just a little — not forced, just allowed.

This combination tells your nervous system: I am here, and I am safe enough in this moment.

Small things count: placing a hand on your heart, slow breathing, gentle movement, grounding, orienting, and creating predictable routines.

Predictability isn’t boring — it’s safety.

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