Alongside my regular timetable, I’m opening up space this summer for groups and organisations who’d like me to speak, teach, or deliver a Mind Spa or hypnotherapy session at their event. If you’re looking for a calming, restorative experience, I can bring the full Mind Spa relaxation session to you - yes, I even bring the beds (up to eight people, otherwise it's a bring your own yoga mat or chair situation) and the ambient music to create that sanctuary atmosphere. Beds aren’t essential though; chairs or yoga mats work beautifully too. You're even welcome to have your session in my sanctuary at Eastthorpe Hall. And if your group is more interested in hypnotherapy topics, I regularly speak about: • Stress management • Using self‑hypnosis to manage stress • Practical tools people … [Read more...] about Invite me to speak at your events or company
Guided relaxation
Summer at the Mind Spa — Updated Timetable and Special Event
Timetable moving slightly As we move into summer, the Mind Spa timetable is shifting slightly to make space for longer days and lighter evenings. From now on, sessions run Monday to Friday at 10 am, and Monday to Thursday at 7 pm. You can book and view availability at bit.ly/mspamay. 2 For 1 event I’m also hosting a one‑day 2‑for‑1 event on Sunday 28 June — a chance to bring a friend or loved one for a shared reset. Spaces are limited, so please book and view availability at bit.ly/mspa2f1. When the weather allows, some sessions will take place outside in the gardens at Eastthorpe Hall. They’re a beautiful, tranquil setting, and when everyone attending agrees, we’ll move outdoors to enjoy the calm of nature while we work. It’s a wonderful way to experience the Mind Spa - … [Read more...] about Summer at the Mind Spa — Updated Timetable and Special Event
The Exhale Reset: When Your System Finally Stands Down
There’s a moment between breaths that most people miss - the quiet after the exhale. It’s not dramatic, not mystical, just a small pause where your system realises it’s safe to stop bracing. When you’ve been running on alert all day, your body doesn’t automatically recognise that the shift has happened. You sit down, but your mind’s still sprinting around like it’s training for the Olympics. The Exhale Reset is a way of signalling to your nervous system that the pace has changed. Here’s how to do it: Let the breath leave you slower than it arrived. Don’t push it out - just let gravity do the work. Feel the weight shift as the air moves out. Then wait for the quiet that follows. That pause is your system standing down. It’s the moment your body realises it doesn’t have to … [Read more...] about The Exhale Reset: When Your System Finally Stands Down
Why Your Brain Thinks You’re Still “On Duty”
There’s a particular kind of tired that doesn’t show up in your muscles - it shows up in your mind. You can sit down, stop moving, even get yourself settled with a brew, and yet your system behaves as if you’re still halfway through the day’s to‑do list. Your body has stopped. Your mind hasn’t caught up. This isn’t a personal failing. It’s not a lack of discipline, motivation, or “mindfulness”. It’s biology. It's your nervous system Your nervous system runs on patterns, not intentions. If you’ve spent the day responding, planning, anticipating, juggling, or simply holding everything together, your system stays in that mode long after the tasks have ended. It’s like your internal switchboard hasn’t been told the shift is over. The lights are still on. The lines are still open. … [Read more...] about Why Your Brain Thinks You’re Still “On Duty”
3 Things Often Forgotten When Creating a Calming Routine
Winter Evenings at Home: 3 Things Often Forgotten When Creating a Calming Routine As the winter evenings draw in and the air turns quiet, many of us feel the pull to slow down. We light candles, make tea, and try to create a sense of calm—but sometimes, even with the best intentions, something feels missing. Here are three things we often forget when setting up a calming evening routine at home—especially in winter, when the need for emotional warmth and sensory restoration is at its peak. #1. The transition matters more than the ritual. It’s easy to focus on the “what”—the bath, the book, the herbal tea. But the nervous system responds most to *how* we arrive. If we rush from task to task and then expect instant calm, we’re asking too much of ourselves. A gentle transition—closing … [Read more...] about 3 Things Often Forgotten When Creating a Calming Routine
Calming the ADHD Mind: A gentle guide for when focus feels far away
A gentle guide for when focus feels far away The ADHD mind isn’t broken. It’s vivid, dynamic, and deeply responsive—often alive with colour, movement, and possibility. But in moments of overwhelm, that richness can feel like too much. Thoughts stack. Feelings collide. And the usual relaxation tools—stillness, silence, breath counting—can feel impossibly far away. Often, this isn’t resistance. It’s saturation - overwhelm. So instead of asking the ADHD mind to “calm down,” we offer it something else: a shift. A sensory anchor. In essence, we meet it where it is, and transform it into something else. Here are a few gentle ways to support calm without forcing stillness: Tip #1: Let movement lead Stillness can feel like pressure. Try swaying, stretching, or walking in loops. Let your … [Read more...] about Calming the ADHD Mind: A gentle guide for when focus feels far away
At the Top of Your Tree? 3 Things You Can Try
Today, I'd like to share a quiet guide for when your resources are maxed out, because there comes a moment—often quietly—when the usual tools stop working. The breath cues feel hollow. The affirmations don’t land. Even rest feels like effort. You’ve tried everything. And still, something aches. This isn’t failure. It’s a threshold. When your resources are maxed out, the nervous system isn’t asking for more input. It’s asking for less. Less stimulation. Less striving. Less fixing. What it needs is permission—to pause, to not know, to not try. Here are three gentle invitations for that moment: #1. Let the body lead Instead of reaching for a technique, notice where your body wants to be. Curled up? Stretched out? Under a blanket? Against a wall? Let it choose. Let it shift. No need … [Read more...] about At the Top of Your Tree? 3 Things You Can Try
Guided Relaxation in Everyday Life: Small Rituals, Big Shifts
Autumn invites us to slow down. The light softens, the air cools, and something in us begins to seek warmth, rhythm, and rest. But in the swirl of daily life, how do we make space for that pause? How do we welcome stillness without turning it into another task? Guided relaxation offers a gentle way in. Not as a performance, but as a quiet return to yourself. Tip #1: Remember the Power of Small Rituals You don’t need an hour. You don’t need silence. You don’t need perfection. Guided relaxation can begin with a five-minute pause before tea. A moment of stillness while the kettle boils. A soft breath before you open your laptop. These small rituals—when offered with intention—can shift your nervous system from alert to ease. It’s not about doing more. It’s about doing … [Read more...] about Guided Relaxation in Everyday Life: Small Rituals, Big Shifts
Cosy Calm: Creating a Relaxation Corner at Home
Blankets, soft lighting, and a sense of sanctuary—this season invites us to slow down. As the days shorten and the air cools, many of us feel the pull toward warmth, stillness, and gentle rituals. Creating a relaxation corner at home isn’t about interior design or perfection—it’s about crafting a space that feels safe, warm, and yours. Whether you have a whole room or just a quiet corner, here are some ways to shape a nook that welcomes rest. Tip #1: Start with What You Already Have You don’t need to buy anything new. A favourite chair, a soft throw, a lamp with a warm glow—these are enough. The goal isn’t transformation. It’s intention. Choose a spot that feels tucked away, even if it’s just the end of the sofa or a corner of your bedroom. Let it be a place where you can … [Read more...] about Cosy Calm: Creating a Relaxation Corner at Home
Introducing Guided Relaxation to Children: Gentle Tools for Calm
Children feel the world deeply. Their nervous systems are still learning how to respond, regulate, and rest—and the pace of modern life doesn’t always make that easy. Guided relaxation offers a gentle way to help children feel safe in their bodies, supported in their emotions, and soothed by rhythm and story. But how do we introduce it without pressure? Without turning calm into another task? Here's some tips that should help. If you have any other tips, leave them in a comment. Tip #1: Begin with Presence, Not Performance Guided relaxation for children isn’t about getting them to “do it right.” It’s about offering a moment of emotional safety—where they can simply be. That might look like lying together on the settee with a soft blanket and a story told in a slow, calming voice. It … [Read more...] about Introducing Guided Relaxation to Children: Gentle Tools for Calm
