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
Stress management
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
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”
Your Mind Doesn’t Know You’ve Stopped Yet (Bless It)
Introduction Most people I work with are absolutely knackered by the time they sit down, but their mind is still carrying on like it has overtime to finish. You finally get yourself settled, the room a bit calmer, maybe a blanket over your legs if you are feeling fancy, and your head is still behaving like someone has shouted “last call” in Tesco. If that sounds familiar, this post will feel like a small mercy. Let me show you why your mind keeps going long after the rest of you has already given up for the day. Your mind hasn’t caught up yet There is a particular moment at the end of the day when you finally stop moving and sink into your seat, and yet your mind is still behaving as if you are halfway round Tesco with a trolley that refuses to steer. Your body has absolutely stopped, … [Read more...] about Your Mind Doesn’t Know You’ve Stopped Yet (Bless It)
Creating an Inner Sense of Ease After Winter Overwhelm
The February Reset: Creating an Inner Sense of Ease After Winter Overwhelm I always think that February carries a softer rhythm. After the intensity of January - the pressure, the pace, the expectation to start strong - this month offers a quieter doorway. A moment to breathe. A chance to reset without pushing, forcing, or striving. It’s a natural point in the year when the nervous system begins to ask for steadiness, warmth, and emotional space. Research on winter fatigue and seasonal mood shifts shows that reduced daylight and post‑holiday stress can heighten overwhelm, making February an ideal time to soften and re-calibrate (Melrose, 2015). This is where the February Reset begins: not with a plan, but with a gentle return to yourself. Why February Is the Ideal Reset … [Read more...] about Creating an Inner Sense of Ease After Winter Overwhelm
How Mind Spa helps prevent burnout
Preventing burnout isn’t just about slowing down when you’re already overwhelmed. It’s about creating rhythms, rituals, and moments of calm that support your nervous system long before it reaches breaking point. Mind Spa is designed with this in mind — a space where you can reset, build resilience, and strengthen your long‑term wellbeing in a way that feels gentle, sustainable, and deeply restorative. Understanding the early signs of burnout Burnout often begins quietly. A little more tension in the shoulders. A mind that doesn’t switch off as easily. A sense of running on empty even after a full night’s sleep. When these early signs are ignored, the body keeps pushing until it can’t anymore. Mind Spa offers a way to interrupt that cycle by giving your system regular opportunities to … [Read more...] about How Mind Spa helps prevent burnout
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
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
