Psychology

Preparing for Pregnancy

Author: Jacqui Manning, Psychologist  Preparing for pregnancy can take up your whole focus and thinking space, there’s no easy way of escaping that, but it’s important to pay attention to your e...

Calming Christmas Rituals

When my dear Aunty Ruth died in the UK a few years ago, aside from my immediate grief was the realisation I wouldn’t be receiving my annual Christmas card and cheque from her. Every year for...

GROWTH MINDSET

Primary schools these days are adopting an exciting model in the classroom to weave through their learning and experiences, called Growth Mindset, which can build more confidence than having a Fix...

MOVING THROUGH MENOPAUSE

Menopause is defined as occurring 12 months after the last menstrual period. It is a natural process that happens to every woman. The age at which it occurs differs but it is usually between the a...

EMBODY: LIVING AN INTEGRATED LIFE

Box breathing to bring the body back to a state of rest.

EMBODY THE SKIN YOU'RE IN

As the cooler weather rolls around, skin concerns seem to become more frequent in clinic, with the change in temperature and humidity making our skin drier, more inflamed and often more susceptibl...

HOW CAN YOU BRING VITALITY, JOY AND HARMONY BACK INTO YOUR LIFE?

Look within to find greater joy, vitality and harmony in your life.

SWITCH-ON TO TURNING OFF.

Utilise your phone to help you switch off and give life your presence.

PSYCHOLOGICAL BURNOUT

It’s been quite a year and one we won’t ever forget. I don’t need to outline why it’s been so stressful on most people in some shape or form, but I do want to talk about burnout, which is what I’v...

Jacqui's journey to becoming a psychologist– A desire to help.

Jacqui's journey to becoming a psychologist.