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Psychotherapist in training sharing tips and thoughts about my own mental health journey

27/10/2026

There are people who change the course of your life without ever knowing you personally. For me, Marsha Linehan is one of those people. 💜

As someone who has struggled with my own mental health, I genuinely don't know if I'd be here today if it wasn't for Marsha and the work she did in developing Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

When you have experienced the depths of emotional pain, finding something that helps you understand yourself, manage overwhelming emotions and begin to see that life can be different can be life-changing.

Marsha didn't just develop a therapy. She helped create hope for people who, at times, may have struggled to find a reason to keep going. Her work has made a profound difference to so many lives, including my own.

Today, having completed my Master's in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy, I find myself on a journey of helping others who may be struggling in ways that feel all too familiar to me.

My lived experience will always be part of who I am, and it is one of the things that drives me to challenge stigma, offer understanding and help people feel less alone in their struggles.

Marsha is someone I will always look up to. Her courage, her work and the hope she has helped bring to others are things I have an enormous amount of respect for.

Sometimes, the people who help us find a way through our darkest moments become part of the reason we want to help others find their way through theirs.

Thank you, Marsha, for the work you have done and the lives you have touched. Mine included. 💜

11/10/2026

2020 → 2026 💜

Six years.

When I look back at the person I was in 2020, I don't think she could have imagined the person I would become.

There were years I genuinely didn't know where my life was going. Years where my mental health took me places I never thought I'd go. Depression. Anxiety. BPD. Psychosis. Paranoia. Self-harm. Hospital. Fear. Shame. Guilt. And a version of me that sometimes couldn't see a future beyond the moment I was in.

But somehow, I kept going.

And these past six years haven't just been about getting better. They've been about rebuilding.

I've had to learn who I am outside of my illness.
I've had to unlearn the belief that my diagnosis defines me.
I've had to let go of people, expectations and versions of myself that no longer fit.
I've had to learn that asking for help isn't weakness.
That setting boundaries doesn't make me a bad person.
That having a difficult day doesn't mean I've gone backwards.
And that recovery isn't a straight line.

There are parts of my past I wish I could erase.

But there are also parts I'm no longer ashamed of.

Because that woman who was struggling so deeply is the reason I have the life, the perspective and the compassion I have today.

I'm a mum. A wife. A friend. A counsellor. An advocate. Someone who speaks openly about the things we are often told to hide.

And, most importantly, I'm still here.

Six years ago, I couldn't have imagined the conversations I'd have, the people I'd meet, the stories I'd share or the lives I might touch simply by being honest about my own.

I used to think recovery meant becoming the person I was before.

Now I realise it was never about going back.

It was about becoming someone new.

Someone I actually feel proud to be. 💜

If you're somewhere in the middle of your own story, please remember: you don't have to know how it ends to keep going.

02/07/2026

Really delighted to see this free therapy initiative for men.

Research continues to show that men are often less likely to seek support when they’re struggling, which is why initiatives like this are so important. Breaking the stigma starts with open conversations and encouraging the men in our lives to reach out when they need support.

There is absolutely no shame in going to therapy, it’s a safe, confidential, and judgment-free space to talk, heal, and be heard.

19/05/2026

What advice would you give to someone in this position??

To the person barely holding on right now:

Please don’t make a permanent decision based on a temporary season of pain.
The storm in your mind is lying to you.
You matter more than you realize, and this chapter is not your ending.

Rest if you need to. Cry if you need to.
But don’t give up on yourself. 💜

14/05/2026

Your energy matters.
Your words matter.
The way you treat people matters.

Life can be heavy, and none of us always have it figured out. But even on the hardest days, we still have a choice to lead with kindness, patience, and compassion. A gentle heart, a calm mind, and a thoughtful spirit can change more than we realize.

Positivity is not about pretending everything is perfect. It is about being real, protecting your peace, and still choosing to be good to others while you heal, grow, and keep going.

Be kind. Check on your people. Speak with love. Move with intention.
How you treat others is often a reflection of the healing and peace you carry within.

27/04/2026

✨ Question of the Day ✨

If you could go back and give your 18-year-old self one piece of honest advice, what would it be?

Mine would be: It’s okay to be yourself. You don’t have to blend in with everyone else.

It takes time to realise that the things that make you different are actually your strength

👇 Your turn…
What would you say to your younger self?

23/04/2026

Five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined this version of my life.

Today, I’m happy. I’m content. I’m doing what I love, surrounded by people who truly matter to me. And if you had told me back then that this is where I’d be, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.

Life has a way of changing in ways we can’t predict.

So if you’re in a place right now where things feel heavy, where you can’t see a way forward or any light ahead, please hold on. None of us truly know what tomorrow brings. The same way life can feel overwhelming today, it can surprise you in the most beautiful ways down the line.

Five years can change everything.

Keep going. Keep showing up. Keep believing, even if it’s just a tiny bit.

You might be closer than you think 💞

❤️

15/04/2026

The reality of living with mental illness & post natal depression.

Full podcast available here: https://youtu.be/JKvV3zMmrR0?is=bfEDpM_R3-NqC6ug

05/04/2026

Today I came across this quote, and it stopped me in my tracks:

“You grow into the woman your younger self would run to for protection.”

And I felt that.

Because there was a time in my life when I needed that kind of safety… that kind of strength… that kind of understanding and I didn’t always have it. Mental health wasn’t something I could easily talk about. Some days felt heavier than others, and I had to learn, slowly and sometimes painfully, how to carry myself through them.

But here’s the thing: those experiences didn’t break me, they shaped me.

They taught me empathy. They taught me how to listen, not just to others, but to myself. They taught me that healing isn’t linear, and that showing up, especially on the hard days, is something to be proud of.

And now, the person I’ve become… the work I do… it all comes from that place. From understanding what it feels like to struggle, and wanting to be the kind of person I once needed.

If you’re in a season where things feel heavy, please know this: you are not behind, you are not alone, and you are becoming someone your younger self would be so proud of. 💞

Keep going

30/03/2026

It’s natural to question where you are in life…

To wonder if you’ve taken a wrong turn,
or if something meant for you has somehow passed you by 🤍

But often, these thoughts come from a place of fear, not truth.

In reality, life doesn’t move in straight lines.
There are pauses, detours, and moments of uncertainty, all of which are part of the process of becoming.

What is meant for you will not miss you.

It may arrive in ways you didn’t expect,
or at a time you didn’t plan, but it will come.

For now, focus on where you are.
Ground yourself in the present.
Trust your own pace 💜

You are not behind.
You are unfolding. 🦋

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