A lot of my clients are shy or prickly when we first meet. That's ok. I know that it's just protecting them. You can be prickly or shy or "difficult" when we work together. There's no particular way you have to be in therapy. I am here to support you, no matter how you show up. We can figure it out.

I also saw some burdocks and got thinking about how we think prickliness is a bad thing, but it helps spread the seeds of other plants. Just because it's unhelpful to our clothes and pets' fur doesn't mean it's inherently bad. That's just an unintended side effect of its true and useful function.

Inspired by Will's daily leaf (@_willforchange_ on Instagram) I kept an eye out for an excellent leaf while I was out for a walk today. I saw this little orange one, sort of half folded, like it was shy. It's a beautiful leaf, even if its beauty was a bit hidden at first.

It starts with one small thought. One idea, one feeling. Then more. Maybe it starts getting overwhelming.

Feelings demand to be felt. That stuff will always be there. Getting perspective about it can help.

We can figure it out together. Book a free consultation at the link on my pinned post.

Going to in-person therapy in a small place can feel really vulnerable.

Link for a free online consultation is in my pinned post.

I bring an eccentric spinster aunt energy to therapy that the kids seem to enjoy.

No expectations, no judgment, just support.