Eileen Hopkins

As women who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), we are expected to conform to the norms of a neurotypical environment....

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, amidst the chaos of daily life, there exists a concept so profound yet often overlooked:...

Comfort zones are cosy, familiar spaces where we feel safe, unchallenged, and at ease. While comfort is essential for our mental...

Ever stood in front of an audience ready to give a speech only to find your voice has cracked, your palms have become sweaty, and your...

‘I’m afraid, there’s nothing more we can do for you, you will have to learn to live with this pain’. These words were spoken to me by my...

When I visit my doctor for a routine check-up, she checks my blood pressure, listens to my chest, and perhaps will take some blood tests....

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) makes it harder to focus, pay attention, and sit still. Most people who have ADHD are also...

It’s totally normal to feel anxious from time to time, but there are lots of things you can do to feel a bit better. Remember: there’s a...

The Wounded healer is a term created by psychologist Carl Jung. The wounded healer is someone who has experienced the burdens of pain,...

What is the difference between coaching and therapy? The primary difference between coaching and therapy is that therapy typically deals...

Are you suicide-aware? Recognising the subtle signs   It is not always possible to tell if someone is considering suicide, however,...

6 best books to get you thinking!   Over the past few years, I have read some very interesting books, some because of my studying and...

Exercise for working with overwhelm   Stephen Covey talks about setting your Most Important Tasks of the day. This has been one of...

Working from home: The New Normal   Working from home has become the new norm for many of us in the aftermath of the coronavirus...

Triggers Someone says something to us, and we get upset, we react, we get angry, and we blame the other person. We might believe that we...

In 2013 I completed my first 10km run, however at the 8th Km mark I wanted to lie down and die! My legs felt like they were about to fall...

Resilience and chronic illness. When I visit my doctor for a routine check up, she checks my blood pressure, listens to my chest and...

Graded exposure & pacing – there are often particular activities that are challenging, painful and sometimes avoided for fear of...