Managing injury
8 weeks into a complex foot injury with the added pleasure of chronic pain has given me plenty of time to ponder on how best to help my situation. Here I share those reflections. I have analysed, scrutinised, laughed, cried,…
Empaths - Energy Dynamics, Misconceptions, and Healing Tools
What is an empath? An empath is a person who is more (emotionally) sensitive than the average human. He/she can hence easily empathise with other beings, sometimes to the extent of actually being able to feel another beings’ emotions or thoughts…
Spiritual Healing/ Reiki Massage - combining bodywork and energy work
Spiritual Healing/ Reiki Massage is just that – a combination of Spiritual Healing/ Reiki and whole body massage. How did I come to combine the two, and what are the potential benefits - let me elaborate.... 2006 - I had…
Why Do Children Develop Eating Disorders
What is an eating disorder? Eating disorders affect both boys and girls and the term itself is responsible for a vast spectrum of varying issues, all of which are categorised by an abnormal attitude towards food. At Child Therapy London,…
How to avoid gastro-intestinal problems during the London marathon?
Gastrointestinal complaints are very common among endurance athletes and are one of the main causes of underperformance in endurance events. Runner Gastrointestinal tract (GIT) distress has two main factors: Diversion of blood flow from the GIT to the muscles: When exercising…
Tom Bowen - Article to Commemorate his 100th Bithday
Tom Bowen's 100th Birthday Thomas Bowen, who devised the technique we today call the 'Bowen Technique', would have been 100 this coming 16th April (2016). It was only after his death that the term 'Bowen Therapy' came into existence. Tom…
Managing Asthma in Children
Managing asthma in children Based on averages, there are two children in every UK classroom with asthma and the NHS spends around £1 billion every year treating this respiratory condition in these young adults, so let’s use these statistics to…
Hydration- what should we drink?
Hydration- what should we drink? There are many conflicting stories of how much fluid we need and how much water we should have each day. Some people hate drinking just water whilst others believe they are being healthy by consuming…
How to survive as a carer
Carers need help too – how counselling can help you cope Being a carer Are you looking after a parent, spouse, disabled child, or friend? Many of us in the UK are now shouldering the main responsibility for looking after…
Improving Communication in Children
What is good communication? Good communication skills are essential for children in learning and growing. Learning how to express their feelings, ideas and needs may come naturally to some children, while others may struggle to make themselves heard. Teaching good…
Being Mindful
I was teaching some 9 year olds a few relaxation techniques today. It was just amazing to see how a classroom full of excited, noisy, bubbly and effervescent children, react to a calm voice. As I told them to take a deep breath…
Techniques to Manage Dyslexia in Children
Techniques to Manage Dyslexia in Children Around 10% of the UK population is thought to have Dyslexia and 4% of that 10% are considered to be severely affected. It is estimated that there are around 380,000 pupils alone in the…