Have you ever found yourself reacting in ways that feel completely out of proportion? Saying yes when you mean no, shutting down emotionally, lashing out or feeling deep shame for things that happened long ago? It might be confusing and you might think something is wrong with you. One way to explore that experience is through the language of parts. I use parts-informed reflection to explore conflicting feelings, protective patterns and unmet needs. It offers a therapeutic fra

Emotions are complex psychological and physiological responses to certain stimuli or events. They play an important role in our lives by helping us to understand and navigate our environment and relationships. Let me guide you through some of the main functions of emotions: Communication: Emotions help us to communicate our internal states to others through nonverbal cues such as facial expressions, body language and tone of voice. This can empower us to build and maintain re

Feeling constantly on edge can be tiring. You might notice tension, worry or difficulty settling. Those experiences can have different causes; they do not establish that your nervous system is damaged or that a particular trauma has occurred. What might help when you feel on edge? There is room to explore what supports you without trying to force yourself into a particular state. It is crucial that you realise that trauma, stress and healing are multifaceted processes. There’