Why you care and they don’t
You care, but they don’t. It’s an awful situation to be in. It’s a one-way relationship. You give and get little in return. The scales are unbalanced. You know it. Even though you fight it. All your efforts to get […]
Why do you go on Jamrock every year?
Three reasons why I ‘Jamrock’ (and a few life lessons to help you live more fully). Every time I am asked this question about Jamrock, I get a sense of judgement from my enquirer. The undertone of the question is […]
Keeley Taverner: The background story
Today I am sharing my background story and how I came to be where I am right now in the form of an interview I took part in for Brunel University, where I studied. As always, I welcome all your […]
Netflix and chill? Or could too much Netflix make you ‘mentally ill’?
5 reasons why Netflix isn’t so great for your mental health and human potential. Netflix is frequently showing up in the therapy room. The consistency speaks volumes and I notice my eyebrows raising higher each time it appears. My curious […]
Child abuse and its effects on self-love and self-esteem: Observations by a Psychotherapist
This paper on child abuse and its effects serves as a window to the observations I have made while providing support to adult victims of child abuse over a number of years in my capacity as a psychotherapist. From the […]
Trouble at the Notting Hill Carnival
Autumn is here, and I’ve had the chance to reflect back on summer and the great time had at The Notting Hill Carnival. Naturally, I took my psychological head with me. As you may or may not know, I am […]
We all have mountains to climb!
After Marrakesh: what I learned from a bunch of strangers My dear, great, friend Jenni has always looked out for me. In fact, she has always had my back since she took me under her wing in 2008. She has […]
Extra curriculum activities: Observations of a curious mind
**Let’s talk about extra curriculum activities. NO DISRESPECT INTENDED*** Having breakfast in Caluccios in an affluent area exposed my ears to the chitter-chatter of affluent Asian Mums. As I try not to listen in, I can hear them talking about […]
How do you feel when you bump into someone from your past?
Recently, I was in Brent cross and bumped into an old colleague from IKEA. I worked at IKEA as a cashier and later became checkout supervisor. I started working there aged 19, in 1997 and was there for 10 years. […]
Melasma: My skin condition and the journey of self-acceptance
You may or not have noticed the dark patches on my face – melasma. I don’t hide them, I don’t cover it with makeup. I accept it for what it is… However, in the summer months, the dark patches become […]