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Childline Ball 2026

Childline Ball 2026

16 March 2026
Last week I had the privilege of attending the Childline Ball in London, and being part of the YouTube table. It was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible work being done to support children and young people. It was a reminder of the many people and organisations who work tirelessly behin…
Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

10 March 2026
Alongside my work as a children’s counsellor, creating videos for YouTube and YouTube Kids has become a real passion project for me. Through my videos, I explore a range of topics that help children better understand their emotions, build confidence and develop practical wellbeing skills. I’m luc…
Spring Has Arrived

Spring Has Arrived

01 March 2026
Happy 1st March everybody. Working as a counsellor, I really do notice the difference between the winter months and the shift as we start heading towards spring. Be kind to yourself as the seasons change xx
Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

24 February 2026
I’m so excited to finally be giving Instagram a try, again! Sharing my work has always been important to me - creating spaces where children, young people and the adults who support them can feel understood, supported and a little less alone. This space on Instagram will be about real conversatio…
Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

12 February 2026
Yesterday was such an incredible day at BBC for the Children’s CBBC Annual Briefing. It’s incredible to see how much happens behind the scenes and how seriously the BBC takes its responsibility to both entertain and educate young minds. As someone working in children’s mental health, that alignmen…
It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

03 February 2026
I’m so pleased to announce that Flourish now has its very own tailor-made children and young people’s mental health training.  Designed specifically for staff working in primary and secondary settings, these two separate courses have been carefully created to go far beyond theory. Yes, deleg…
Children's Mental Health Week 2026

Children's Mental Health Week 2026

29 January 2026
This year, Children's Mental Health Week 2026 will take place from 9-15 February 2026! Place2Be's official Children's Mental Health Week 2026 resources are available for you to download from - Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week - Official site. Whether you're a primary school, secondary…
The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

27 January 2026
Working as a counsellor, here's a top tip (and yes, it takes practice)... Learn to control your mind or it will control you. Most of us live on autopilot. Rushing. Reacting. Overthinking. Letting our thoughts run the show. Our mind is so clever and is determined by our experience of the world…
Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

Supporting Children Through YouTube Kids

10 March 2026
Alongside my work as a children’s counsellor, creating videos for YouTube and YouTube Kids has become a real passion project for me. Through my videos, I explore a range of topics that help children better understand their emotions, build confidence and develop practical wellbeing skills. I’m luc…
Spring Has Arrived

Spring Has Arrived

01 March 2026
Happy 1st March everybody. Working as a counsellor, I really do notice the difference between the winter months and the shift as we start heading towards spring. Be kind to yourself as the seasons change xx
Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

Instagram - Back to Sharing What Matters Most

24 February 2026
I’m so excited to finally be giving Instagram a try, again! Sharing my work has always been important to me - creating spaces where children, young people and the adults who support them can feel understood, supported and a little less alone. This space on Instagram will be about real conversatio…
Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

Why the CBBC Annual Briefing Mattered So Much

12 February 2026
Yesterday was such an incredible day at BBC for the Children’s CBBC Annual Briefing. It’s incredible to see how much happens behind the scenes and how seriously the BBC takes its responsibility to both entertain and educate young minds. As someone working in children’s mental health, that alignmen…
It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

It's Official - Flourishing Minds Training

03 February 2026
I’m so pleased to announce that Flourish now has its very own tailor-made children and young people’s mental health training.  Designed specifically for staff working in primary and secondary settings, these two separate courses have been carefully created to go far beyond theory. Yes, deleg…
Children's Mental Health Week 2026

Children's Mental Health Week 2026

29 January 2026
This year, Children's Mental Health Week 2026 will take place from 9-15 February 2026! Place2Be's official Children's Mental Health Week 2026 resources are available for you to download from - Place2Be's Children's Mental Health Week - Official site. Whether you're a primary school, secondary…
The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

The Practice of Pausing - A Counsellor’s Top Tip

27 January 2026
Working as a counsellor, here's a top tip (and yes, it takes practice)... Learn to control your mind or it will control you. Most of us live on autopilot. Rushing. Reacting. Overthinking. Letting our thoughts run the show. Our mind is so clever and is determined by our experience of the world…
MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

14 January 2026
My Whole Self Day takes place every year on the second Tuesday in March. In 2026, it falls on Tuesday 10 March. My Whole Self Day is a national moment for workplaces to come together and celebrate the diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives that make teams stronger. It should also be par…
MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

MHFA - My Whole Self 2026

14 January 2026
My Whole Self Day takes place every year on the second Tuesday in March. In 2026, it falls on Tuesday 10 March. My Whole Self Day is a national moment for workplaces to come together and celebrate t…
Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

03 January 2026
At 19, I travelled the world. Backpacking. Visited nine countries. "Living the dream." Now, in my early 40s, I’m revisiting those same cities but on a treadmill at the gym, via a virtual workout…
Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

22 December 2025
A simple Christmas shopping trip turned into a really powerful reminder of just how much representation matters. Walking past the Primark windows and seeing real bodies ... all shapes, all size…
Anna Freud - Leading the Way in Children’s Mental Health

Anna Freud - Leading the Way in Children’s Mental Health

08 December 2025
The Anna Freud is a charity dedicated to transforming the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. They bring together research, clinical practice and training to create the best pos…
The Joy of Supporting Future Teachers

The Joy of Supporting Future Teachers

04 December 2025
Loved spending time with a fantastic cohort of primary trainee teachers last week at Colchester Teacher Training Consortium. Empowering trainee teachers to better understand and support children’s m…
Why School Visits Like Acorn Park Inspire My Work

Why School Visits Like Acorn Park Inspire My Work

23 November 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day at Acorn Park, an independent SEN provision currently working towards the Optimus Education Leading Parent Partnership Award. From the moment I arrived…
The Power of Young People Supporting Young People

The Power of Young People Supporting Young People

16 November 2025
I thoroughly enjoyedmy visit to Henrietta Barnett School last week, delivering the BDLD Peer Champion training. The girls were amazing - so engaged and fully involved from start to finish. Their fee…
A Step Forward... But Not Far Enough

A Step Forward... But Not Far Enough

09 November 2025
Such a FANTASTIC statement from the YoungMinds charity was released this week, regarding their Missing The Mark campaign: "Sadly, we didn't see the same ambition in the Curriculum and Assessment R…
Celebrating YouTube Impact Day at Google HQ

Celebrating YouTube Impact Day at Google HQ

03 November 2025
Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Google HQ in London to celebrate the power and positive impact of YouTube Impact Day. It was such an inspiring event that was dedicated to recognising how…
Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

Perspective - The Quiet Gift of Getting Older

03 January 2026
At 19, I travelled the world. Backpacking. Visited nine countries. "Living the dream." Now, in my early 40s, I’m revisiting those same cities but on a treadmill at the gym, via a virtual workout…
Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

Beauty Isn’t One Size! Well Done, Primark

22 December 2025
A simple Christmas shopping trip turned into a really powerful reminder of just how much representation matters. Walking past the Primark windows and seeing real bodies ... all shapes, all size…
Anna Freud - Leading the Way in Children’s Mental Health

Anna Freud - Leading the Way in Children’s Mental Health

08 December 2025
The Anna Freud is a charity dedicated to transforming the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people. They bring together research, clinical practice and training to create the best pos…
The Joy of Supporting Future Teachers

The Joy of Supporting Future Teachers

04 December 2025
Loved spending time with a fantastic cohort of primary trainee teachers last week at Colchester Teacher Training Consortium. Empowering trainee teachers to better understand and support children’s m…
Why School Visits Like Acorn Park Inspire My Work

Why School Visits Like Acorn Park Inspire My Work

23 November 2025
I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day at Acorn Park, an independent SEN provision currently working towards the Optimus Education Leading Parent Partnership Award. From the moment I arrived…
The Power of Young People Supporting Young People

The Power of Young People Supporting Young People

16 November 2025
I thoroughly enjoyedmy visit to Henrietta Barnett School last week, delivering the BDLD Peer Champion training. The girls were amazing - so engaged and fully involved from start to finish. Their fee…
A Step Forward... But Not Far Enough

A Step Forward... But Not Far Enough

09 November 2025
Such a FANTASTIC statement from the YoungMinds charity was released this week, regarding their Missing The Mark campaign: "Sadly, we didn't see the same ambition in the Curriculum and Assessment R…
Celebrating YouTube Impact Day at Google HQ

Celebrating YouTube Impact Day at Google HQ

03 November 2025
Last month, I had the pleasure of visiting Google HQ in London to celebrate the power and positive impact of YouTube Impact Day. It was such an inspiring event that was dedicated to recognising how…