What is Depression?  Introduction Depression is a very common sign of nervous system dysregulation. When you’re in it, it can feel heavy, isolating, and endless. If you’ve noticed persistent low energy, loss of motivation, or disconnection from life, you may be experiencing depression. Depression is different to sadness. From a nervous system perspective, it reflects

What is Burnout? Introduction Burnout is a common sign of nervous system dysregulation, but moving through it yourself can feel confusing, isolating, and overwhelming. If you’ve noticed yourself feeling drained even after rest, struggling to find motivation, or feeling emotionally “flat,” you may be experiencing burnout. At its core, burnout is a state of physical,

In my final year of my first degree at University – almost 20 years ago now! – I chose to do my dissertation on ‘The Placebo Effect’ – the at-the-time somewhat mysterious phenomenon whereby, in the right context, patients heal spontaneously – IE, without the need for active medical intervention. Clinical trials are designed to

The term ‘somatic work’ refers to body-oriented therapy and coaching. This is a form of facilitation that works with the present-moment experience, and emphasizes body-mind connection in processing emotions, resolving trauma, creating change and achieving goals. Somatic therapy refers to the more slow and careful approach needed for under-resourced people experiencing strain. Coaching may use