Blog & Articles
I write about the issues I work with in therapy – trauma, abuse, coercive control, stalking, and recovery. These articles are for anyone trying to make sense of what they have been through, or for professionals wanting to understand these experiences more deeply.
What Is Integrative Therapy and How Does It Work?
If you have been looking into therapy, you may have come across terms like CBT, psychodynamic, person-centred, and…
What to Expect from Your First Online Therapy Session
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you have never done it before. If you are wondering what an online…
'Gas Light' – It's Not Me, It's YOU
The term "gaslighting" originated from a 1938 psychological thriller written by British playwright Patrick Hamilton,…
Stalking: There's Nothing Romantic About It
There is nothing romantic about someone who refuses to leave you alone. In fact, it is not only frightening — it is a…
BACP Adds New 'Coercive Control' and 'Stalking' Specialisms
The BACP online directory now allows users to filter for therapists specialising in coercive control and stalking – a…
Understanding Coercive Control in Relationships
Coercive control is one of the most common and least understood forms of abuse. It does not always involve physical…
When the System Fails You – Understanding Institutional Betrayal
When you turn to an organisation for help – your employer, a university, the police, the NHS – and that organisation…
Why Am I Still Affected? Understanding Trauma Responses
You know it happened a long time ago. You know you are safe now. So why does your body still react as though the danger…
What Does Trauma Recovery Actually Look Like?
Recovery from trauma is one of the most misunderstood processes in mental health. It is not a straight line. It does…
What Is Nervous System Dysregulation?
You might not use the phrase "nervous system dysregulation" to describe what you are experiencing. But if you feel…
DARVO – When the Person Who Hurt You Plays the Victim
DARVO stands for Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. It is a pattern of behaviour where the person responsible…
The Impact of Racism on Mental Health
Racism is not just a social or political issue. It is a psychological one. The experience of being treated as less than…
What Is Stalking and Why Is It So Hard to Name?
Stalking affects an estimated 1.5 million people in England and Wales each year. Yet most people who are being stalked…
Is Burnout More Than Just Being Tired?
Everyone gets tired. But burnout is not tiredness. It is a state of emotional, physical, and psychological exhaustion…
Rebuilding Trust After Abuse
When someone you trusted has hurt you, trust itself becomes the casualty. You may find it difficult to trust other…
Everything here draws on my clinical training, my integrative approach, and the realities I see in my work with clients. I do not write to diagnose or replace therapy. I write because understanding what is happening to you is often the first step toward reclaiming your sense of self. If something resonates, you are welcome to get in touch.
The content on this page is educational and does not create a therapeutic relationship. It is not a substitute for professional assessment or therapy. If you are in crisis, please visit the crisis and emergency guidance page.