Using sound to influence your mood
Using sound to impact mood A wonderful conversation recently reminded me of the power of sound to affect a person’s mental state. Music,...
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Fe Robinson
Mar 151 min read
Preparing for psychotherapy
If you’re thinking of working with a therapist, it’s a good idea to be clear about what is prompting you, and what you want to have...
Fe Robinson
Jan 263 min read
Love begets love
“In order for a child to become kind, giving and empathetic, he needs to be treated that way…A child raised with love wants to make those...
Fe Robinson
Jan 222 min read
Darlington Mental Health Support
I recently received this very useful list of websites and contact for mental health and wellbeing in the Darlington area. Please spread...
Fe Robinson
Jan 81 min read
The power of kindness
‘To behold all beings with the eye of compassion, and to speak kindly to them, is the meaning of tenderness…Whenever one speaks kindly to...
Fe Robinson
Jan 13 min read
Reflections and Plans for the New Year
Happy New Year! As one year has ended and 2024 begins, it’s a good time to reflect and look forwards. A year is a long time, with many...
Fe Robinson
Nov 25, 20231 min read
How to regulate your nervous system
I am often asked by clients how to manage when feelings become overwhelming. There are many ways to calm your nervous system and come...
Fe Robinson
Oct 6, 20233 min read
When independence is getting in the way...
“The inability to receive support from others is a trauma response. Your “I don’t need anyone, I’ll just do it myself” conditioning is a...
Fe Robinson
Oct 1, 20231 min read
Getting ready for your first therapy session
If you’re thinking of working with a therapist, it’s a good idea to be clear about what is prompting you, and what you want to have...
Fe Robinson
Sep 23, 20231 min read
Resting and unwinding in everyday life
With the summer holiday now most likely a distant memory, it’s a really good time to be reflecting on your relationship with unwinding...
Fe Robinson
Sep 17, 20232 min read
The importance of savouring for mental health
In the process of moving home, I’ve come across all sorts of things that I had not looked at in a while. Two particular treasures were...
Fe Robinson
Sep 8, 20232 min read
Finding calm amidst life challenges
For many people, life is chaotic. If it’s not one thing it’s another, and it can feel like you’re riding a roller-coaster on a daily...
Fe Robinson
Aug 18, 20232 min read
Expanding your comfort zone
I’ve had a number of experiences recently where I have found myself doing things that were way out of my previous comfort zone. I’m...
Fe Robinson
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Letting go of control
“Offer what you have to offer Offer it with love Let go of having it work” I heard this lovely sentiment many, many years ago at an NLP...
Fe Robinson
Aug 1, 20231 min read
Letting go of fixing others
“Offer what you have to offer Offer it with love Let go of having it work” I heard this lovely sentiment many, many years ago at an NLP...
Fe Robinson
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Expanding your comfort zone
I’ve had a number of experiences recently where I have found myself doing things that were way out of my previous comfort zone. I’m...
Fe Robinson
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Giving yourself the present of presence
It’s the holiday season, and I’ve been lucky enough to spend more time than usual with my family. One of the things I have really...
Fe Robinson
Jul 19, 20232 min read
What's in the way IS the way
I just love this quote from Lao Tsu, it speaks so eloquently of the human experience. When we encounter difficulties we just want them...
Fe Robinson
Jul 3, 20232 min read
The power of different perspectives
It’s a lovely moment in therapy when a client suddenly gains a new perspective. Oftentimes, the pain that brings people to see me is...
Fe Robinson
Jun 25, 20232 min read
Working with what is inside is the path to healing
I’ve been noticing of late the tendency for people to attribute the source of pain and suffering to be outside of themselves. It may be...
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