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Understanding Dissociation: why it happens, what it feels like, and how to ground yourself
Dissociation is a word that comes up often in conversations around mental health, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. As a therapist, I’ve...
Heather Cowie
1 day ago5 min read
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The Power of Small Wins: How to Calm Your Inner Critic
When life feels overwhelming, and your inner critic seems louder than your inner cheerleader, it’s easy to overlook the importance of...
Heather Cowie
Jul 144 min read
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The People-Pleasing Trap: Why We Do It and How to Stop
Ever found yourself saying yes when you know you really wanted to say no? You say yes but inside you’re already feeling dread? Maybe you...
Heather Cowie
Feb 94 min read
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How to Find Peace and Strength When Christmas Feels Challenging
With December fast approaching, the holiday marketing season is in full swing. ln these polished campaigns, Christmas is often portrayed...
Heather Cowie
Nov 29, 20244 min read
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How self compassion can help with anxiety, stress and self-confidence
I'm a big advocate for self compassion and I believe its a valuable coping mechanism for people experiencing negative life events, and...
Heather Cowie
Aug 14, 20244 min read
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Dealing with feelings - tips for those that struggle
They are purposeful. Beneficial. They tell us what we need. Anger inspires action. Sadness is necessary to process grief.
Heather Cowie
Jun 28, 20247 min read
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Create a clearing in your life - practise self care by learning stillness
I stumbled across a poem called Clearing  by Martha Postlewaite the other day written in a journal and these words struck me; "create a...
Heather Cowie
Jun 11, 20243 min read
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Never Enough - tips for anyone struggling with self-worth
Blog on struggling with feelings of not being good enough and how to help.
Heather Cowie
May 5, 20246 min read
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My article in Counselling Directory; 10 ways to overcome loneliness
Click the link below to read my article published in Counselling Directory today. https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles...
Heather Cowie
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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Cats can teach meditation
Maybe you knew this already, but I only discovered this week that cats are fantastic meditation teachers. What do I mean by that? Well...
Heather Cowie
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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January - a lesson in holding hope in dark times
I don't know about you but I'm not a fan of January. In fact I really dislike it. I have tried every year to embrace January but to no...
Heather Cowie
Jan 7, 20242 min read
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