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3 simple breathing practices to help you get to sleep (and stay asleep)
Learn 3 sleep-supporting breath practices to help you wind down, fall asleep, and stay asleep, including abdominal breathing and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
6 Tips for a Good Night's Sleep
If you find it hard to wind down to sleep or to stay asleep, these 6 tips can support you to have a more restful night’s sleep.
Surviving vs Thriving
Many clients come to me in survival mode, needing support to begin to regain daily functioning.
What is iRest Yoga Nidra and how is it practised?
Are you looking for an accessible alternative to counselling that can therapeutically support you to connect with, and deepen your understanding of self?
Feeling anxious, or experiencing stress?
Here’s a simple practice you can use to ease anxiety and relax physical tension, caused by stress, in the body.
A little bit about me
This picture is of me (Nicky), at my desk, working, with my fur baby Cinque keeping me company.
Slow Dance
A poem, to remind us of the power of engagement in life… of noticing, of being curious.. being in the present and enjoying each moment.
Dropping Anchor
It is a skill to support you to make contact with the present moment, open up to the thoughts and feelings you’re experiencing, while choosing to consciously engage in the activity, or situation at hand.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) for Sleep
A guided Progressive Muscle Relaxation practice for better sleep…..
Box Breathing: for calm and concentration
This breath practice is often attributed to the US Navy SEALS who utilise it in developing focus and staying calm under stress
4 Essential Strategies to Avoid Burnout: A Guide for High Achievers
Practical strategies for preventing burnout.
Stop before you start by Taking 5
One of my favourite practices to share with corporate and counselling clients alike is a simple practice
What does a Mental Health Counsellor Do?
A skilful mental health counsellor will meet you where you are at, and seek to understand your unique situation, and challenges.
Gratitude - it's a Super Power
Stop to smell the roses…. with gratitude… more than a cliche..
10 More Benefits of Mindfulness
Improve focus, regulate emotions, better relationships, reduce stress levels and increase energy… that was the first 5…… here’s another 10..