Why ‘Just Trying Harder’ Is Making You More Overwhelmed as a Mum (And What To Do Instead)

You finally get the baby down for a nap and collapse on the sofa. But instead of relief, you feel guilty about all the things you should be doing. If you're a high-achieving mum who can't seem to rest even when exhausted, this post explains why working harder is making your overwhelm worse—and what actually helps.

Why January Feels So Hard as a New Mum (And What You Can Do About It)

Felt better over Christmas but now January's here and the anxiety is back? You're not imagining it. Here's why this happens to so many new mums – and what you can do about it.

Reparenting Yourself While Parenting Little Kids: Why It’s So Hard (And How Therapy Can Help)

Struggling with anxiety and overwhelm as a mum? Learn why reparenting yourself while parenting little kids is so hard and how postnatal therapy can help.

Why I Don’t Always Use the Word ‘Trauma’ With My Postnatal Clients (And Why That Matters)

Discover why your postnatal therapist might not use the word 'trauma' - even when what you went through was traumatic. Learn how EMDR therapy can help you process difficult birth or postnatal experiences without having to relive every detail. Postnatal counselling in Formby with Ruth.