The Importance of a Mixed Race Heritage Month
Why a Mixed Race Heritage Month Matters As a mental health counsellor and someone who is multigenerationally Mixed race—Afro-Eurasian—I’ve experienced firsthand the complexities of navigating a multi-heritage identity. Mixed-race individuals often live at the...
Recognising Symptoms of Childhood Trauma in Adulthood: How Unresolved Trauma Can Shape Us
Many adults carry the effects of childhood trauma without realising its impact on their current well-being. Childhood trauma, often stemming from experiences of abuse, neglect, loss, or instability, can leave invisible wounds that subtly shape an individual’s adult...
Mental Health Trends in 2025: A Look Towards and Innovation
As we move toward 2025, the field of mental health continues to evolve, combining innovative therapies with timeless principles of care. From advances in technology to breakthroughs in holistic treatments, the future of mental health care is full of exciting...
The Power of Current Feeling Language: Embracing Gen Alpha’s Emotional Lexicon for Self-Growth
As a therapist, I see how the words we choose shape our experiences. Today, Gen Alpha’s “feeling language”—terms like “main character energy” and “soft life”—is transforming how we understand ourselves and our relationships. Here, I’ll explore some of these terms,...
“From BBLs to ‘Heroin Chic’: The Potential Impact of Beauty Trends on Black, Mixed and Latina Women’s Self-Esteem”
In recent years, we’ve seen a dramatic shift in body trends within celebrity culture and social media. The once-celebrated Brazilian butt lift (BBL)—characterised by surgically enhanced hourglass figures—appears to have fallen out of favour. Influencers and...
All Eyes On Her Yet She Was Never Truly Seen: What Norma Jean Baker Teaches Us About Marilyn Monroe and the Danger of Persona
The Netflix premiere of Blonde see it here has reignited curiosity about the duality of Marilyn Monroe—Hollywood’s ultimate icon—and the woman behind the persona, Norma Jeane Baker. This compelling and dramatised portrayal of Monroe’s life sheds light on her meteoric...
Self-Care Is Self-Preservation: How to Recharge and Reclaim Your Energy
Life can be demanding, often leaving us feeling drained, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to move forward. This is especially true when we neglect to check in with ourselves or fail to prioritise activities that replenish our energy. These moments of depletion are a...
Not Your Mum’s Cottage Pie
When expressing my excitement about making my first cottage pie this autumn, a friend declared “Nothing British you make is authentic- that’s why it’s so good”. Their playful banter raised my awareness and sparked some introspection. I thought to myself, “Are my...
When the Sky is Grey Dance Anyway
I awoke with a feeling of knowing that when I opened my dark grey curtains I would be greeted with clear blue skies and bright sun rays. As I brushed my teeth, cleansed my skin, and looked at my fig scented, sheet-masked face in the mirror, this warm and exciting...
At the Beach: The Symbolism of Water and Sand
During a recent visit to the beach, I felt grounded amongst the elements. I found peace in my surroundings: the crisp sea air framed by a backdrop of clear blue skies, seagulls, and the ocean’s tranquil sounds. This made the oceanfront evening an ideal self-care sweet...