December arrives every year with a familiar script: rush, squeeze it all in, wrap things up, and show up for everyone and everything.  But beneath the noise, nature whispers something entirely different: slow down, turn inward, restore what has been stretched thin. One of my favourite ways to anchor this intention is to sit down with my journal on the 1st of December and create a simple “What’s In / What’s Out” list . I draw a line down the centre of the page and make two hea

Hello, I’m Mik… here’s my website therapyhood.co.uk I’m a counsellor who advocates for helping people explore supportive communities. One of which is the community that Melissa has welcomed us all into. A bit about why I do this… Growth, change, healing and understanding yourself starts with curiosity. To be curious, though, you have to feel safe and supported enough to take a peek at the unknown, instead of keeping your eyes and mind shut tight as a defense… that’s not easy.