Create Your Therapy

10/08/2026

Did you know that just by saying 'good morning' or smiling at someone else helps regulate our nervous system.

Our brains are constantly surveying our environments for potential threats.

So when we say good morning to someone we pass by, not only does it regulate the other persons nervous system, it does the same for us ☺️
Our senses send signals to our brain to tell it that we are safe, which in turn sends signals to our nervous system that we can relax and the body doesn't need to switch on our fight or flight state.

Give it a go and see how you feel ✨️

09/08/2026

"Swept in nature's calm, the soul stills as clouds move on."

"Nature shows us how to live, love, and grow alongside each other."

21/07/2026

✨️ The last art meditation - Louth ✨️

Come and join us for an evening of creativity, fun, relaxation, and connection ✨️🎨💛

Next week will be the last one, in Louth, for the summer, and we'll be back in September ☀️

So, if you were previously wondering whether to attend, this is your gentle reminder to join us ☺️

We're a welcoming, friendly, and fab group 🫂

Art meditation uses creativity as a form of meditation to slow down our breathing, allow the brain 🧠 time off, and remind us that we have the ability to create. It allows us to focus and connect with ourselves away from our busy daily lives.

You don't need any art experience to participate.

Bookings need to be made before the event either directly or via www.createyourtherapy.com/services.

📆 Tuesday 28th July 2026
📍Alfredo Lounges, Louth
⏰️ 6.30pm - 8.30pm
📧 [email protected]
£15pp

Hope to see you there ✨️💛

19/07/2026

Thank you to all who attended yesterday's Burnout Reset workshop 🙌

Although I didn't get the chance to take many photographs, perhaps that's a good thing. It meant we were fully present in the moment, immersed in the conversations, the learning, the creativity, and the quiet moments of reflection 🧠🎨🪷

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to every woman who joined me. Your openness, honesty, courage, and willingness to explore yourselves made the day incredibly meaningful ✨️

Together, we explored the psychology behind stress and burnout, how our minds and bodies respond to prolonged stress, and how we can begin to recognise the early signs before reaching exhaustion. Through creative therapeutic activities, we created space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves.

One of the biggest messages from the day was this:

💫Our bodies aren't working against us—they're trying to protect us.

Recovery doesn't begin with one life-changing decision. It begins with small moments of awareness, self-compassion, and choosing to listen to what our mind and body have been trying to tell us all along.

Thank you for trusting me to guide you through this journey. It was a privilege to share that space with you ✨️

This was just the beginning, and I can't wait to share the next workshop with you all.

Until then, remember...

You spend so much of your life caring for others. Don't forget that you deserve that same care, too. 💛

16/07/2026

📢 A quick update...

I need to correct something I previously shared.

When I last spoke about the statistics around stress and burnout, I was using the best information available at the time. Since then, the latest UK figures have been released, and they're even more concerning.

Stress has become so common that many of us have started to accept it as a normal part of everyday life.

But common doesn't mean healthy.

Burnout doesn't happen overnight. It develops over time, and it affects far more than our emotions. It can influence our brain, our body, our sleep, our relationships, our concentration, and our overall wellbeing.

That's why I created Burnout Reset—a psychology-informed Creative Therapy workshop designed to help you understand what's happening beneath the surface, recognise the early signs of burnout, and leave with practical, evidence-informed tools to support your wellbeing.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or like you've been giving so much to everyone else that you've forgotten about yourself, this workshop is for you.

🌿 Saturday 18th July
📍 Brackenborough Lakes Resort, Louth
🎨 No artistic experience is needed
💛 Lunch and refreshments included

A few spaces are still available, and bookings close today.

You deserve the same care, compassion, and time that you so freely give to everyone else.

If you'd like to join us, send me a message or book your place today.

14/07/2026

Today I've been really tired 🥱

It's not quite a flare-up, but I know if I don't listen to my body, a full on flare up will take place the next day.

I have been working today with a little help of coffee, but it was harder than normal 😬

I have a ton of work to do, but my body is sounding the alarm, and I need to listen to it. Otherwise, I'll learn the hard way 😬 which has happened several times, and it'll take longer to recover 🙈

My brain will try to make me panic about all the things I need to do instead of relaxing, so I have a notebook, by my side, ready to write down everything it reminds me of because the brain needs reassurance, too 🧠

My jigsaw puzzle is out (amazing way to slow down the mind and breath), an easy watch is on, and this will be my evening, with a few lay downs in between allowing time for my body to rest.

Our body will always sound the alarm, and that alarm will become louder until we listen to what it's saying. There are times you can push through, but there are moments our bodies just need to rest and recover 🪷

I treat my body's energy in a similar way to currency. How much can I afford to spend and how much can I save for something else. Does anyone else do that?

If your body is sounding the alarm, I hope you find the time to allow it to rest ☺️ it'll thank you for it 💛

What's your go-to when you need that hour or two to yourself?

08/07/2026

Have you ever felt so exhausted, overwhelmed, or feel like you're constantly running on empty?😔

An exhaustion that even a good night's sleep doesn't help? 🥱

You're not alone 🫂

In the UK, 91% of adults report experiencing high or extreme levels of stress. Burnout is becoming increasingly common, affecting not only our work but also our relationships, physical health, and overall wellbeing.

Women are likely to experience burnout 25% more than men, not because we're not capable, it's quite the opposite.

Burnout is more than simply feeling tired. It can develop through prolonged or chronic stress as well as a persistent imbalance between the effort we invest and the rewards we receive.
Although it's often associated with the workplace, burnout can also arise from caring responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial pressures, and the everyday demands of modern life.

This psychology-informed creative therapy workshop offers a supportive and welcoming space to understand what burnout is, why it happens, and how it affects the body and mind.

Together, we will explore:
✨️ The psychology and science behind burnout.
🧠 How chronic stress impacts our nervous system, thoughts, emotions, and behaviour.
🎨 Creative therapeutic activities that encourage self-awareness, reflection, and relaxation.
💛 Practical, evidence-informed strategies to build resilience, restore balance, and support your wellbeing.

No artistic experience is required - it's all about the process throughout , self-expression, and reflection rather than the final piece.

You will come away with a better understanding not just about stress and burnout but about yourself and how it impacts you and your daily life ☺️

Booking before the event is required due to limited spaces ✨️

For further details on this and other events this month, please visit
www.createyourtherapy.com

06/07/2026

How a sleepless night, an old playlist 🎧 and a nostalgic moment 💭....
.. reminded me why music can be so powerful 💿

Why within seconds, you're no longer hearing the music, you're feeling something. A place. A person. A moment. An emotion you didn't even realise was still there.

And it was on this evening....I opened up my laptop and began to write ✍️

Read below 👇

The Memories We Feel: What a Song Can Teach Us About Healing

04/07/2026

When life becomes overwhelming, don't underestimate the power of simply pausing ✨️

Feeling the ground beneath you, listening to the birds sing, the trees move with the wind and the water trickling down the stream allows you to breathe deeply.

Nature has a gentle way of reminding us that it's okay to slow down. It doesn't ask us to have all the answers or carry every burden at once. It simply invites us to be present and breathe 😌

To be in the moment, to reconnect with yourself and take a few minutes and surround yourself with the beauty of nature, brings you the clarity, peace, and strength you need to take the next step 💛