Distant Healing

Distant healing can be just as effective as an in-person session in my healing room. It only takes me 10 minutes to scan the clients body and send healing accordingly.

Clients send me a photo or I hold the session over Skype or Zoom.

During the remote healing session clients may feel physical sensations, or emotions, see visual images or just feel very relaxed. How much you feel during a session does not have any bearing on the healing that takes place. The healing continues working with you after the session is over.  You may wish to sleep for a short while after the session – though it is better not to sleep during the session if possible as you may miss some interesting sensations.  

I love setting up my crystal grid and tuning in to the energy of my clients. I feel so honoured to be able to help clients in this way and I also feel really peaceful from channelling the energy so it’s a nice little re charge for me too!!

Do What You Love

Spiritual Wellness Coaching is a soulful merging of Integrative Counselling, Intuitive Energy healing and Holistic approaches to wellbeing.

One of the things I find that often comes up when I’m supporting women with their emotional wellbeing is that they don’t do what they love!! Women often lose an aspect of themselves trying to be everything they think society wants them to be: super mum, career woman, the obliging daughter to toxic parents or the oppressed and supressed soul to abusive partners.

If YOU could do anything right now, regardless of time, money or ability or any other limiting factors,, what would YOU CHOOSE?

Are you holding yourself back, feel you have to be sensible, act your age or feel too old for something?

What if ‘one day’ became ‘today’ instead?

Eat the cake, buy those shoes, go exploring, connect with great people!!!

Even if it’s out of your budget, what’s the first step YOU could take towards that goal?
Approach each day with a small glimmer of positivity and you will soon begin to see the possibilities.

The effects of Stress and Cortisol on Women

Like many women I have suffered from high levels of stress and high cortisol levels. Together this can greatly affect your health wellbeing!!

So what is Cortisol and what are the signs in Women?

Cortisol is one of the body’s main stress hormones. When you are under stress and your body’s fight or flight response kicks in, cortisol quickly comes to your rescue.
When cortisol production is balanced, levels of the hormone naturally rise and fall during the day. In response to danger, your body temporarily raises levels of cortisol and adrenaline to handle the stressful event. After the stressors have passed, cortisol and adrenaline levels return to normal.


When chronic stress leads to high cortisol levels, it creates a state of adrenal imbalance that often triggers a cascade of adrenal-related symptoms:

  • Fatigue
  • Low sex drive
  • Sleeplessness
  • Weight gain (especially belly fat)
  • Impaired healing and cell regeneration
  • Disrupted digestion, mental function (brain fog) and metabolism
  • Weakened ability to fight infection
  • Imbalances in other important hormones such as DHEA, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone
  • Loss of muscle and bone
  • Mood swings and depression
  • Hair and skin problems
  • Thyroid imbalances


My Spiritual Wellness sessions will help you to address stress factors in your life, show you ways to reduce cortisol levels and balance and heal the adrenal glands.


Remember, it took a lot of time for high cortisol levels to develop and so it’s going to take time to bring your adrenals back to balance. As you work towards this goal, be kind to yourself, be proactive about all the many changes you can make and steps you can take — and know that you will be well again!

9 Signs You’re Ready To Leave

Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the toughest things someone will ever do. It makes you feel uncertain. You’ll inevitably doubt yourself. If you’re considering whether to leave your abusive relationship, below are just a few signs you’re ready to do it—from a psychologist who’s been there. Even if you’re not quite ready to leave yet, think of these as small first steps you can start to take to help you find the strength to finally make the leap:

1. You’re taking better care of yourself.

“I was puzzled by how you stopped wearing mascara when you were with him,” my mother told me not too long ago. I’d been a mascara junkie since my adolescence, but every time I wore mascara, my partner would throw a paranoid fit that I was wearing it to attract other men. Eventually, I just gave up mascara completely.

J.K. Rowling once said, “Rock bottom was the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” True to those words, I hired therapists and coaches for my personal development, and over time, my panic attacks stop. Then one day I vowed to start taking care of my body again and committed to shedding the excess weight I’d gained from comfort-eating. I stopped wearing my uniform of sweatpants and a T-shirt and instead wore dresses, perfume, and mascara again.

Bit by bit, I took hold of my life, and it beamed back at me. Having reclaimed my beauty, I no longer cared what he said to put me down.

These days, I tell my clients to never underestimate the power of self love and feeling beautiful—whatever that means to you. Every derogatory word an abusive partner utters to break your spirit will bounce off and boomerang back at them because you are strong in who you are—a beautiful soul, inside and out.

2. That person is absent from your future plans.

We did our usual post-Christmas shopping, and he suggested a certain ornament. Without thinking, I said, “We won’t be together next Christmas.” He was furious and accused me of being negative.

You see, I’d just made a Freudian slip, where something I’d been trying to run away from popped out of my subconscious. I’d been wanting to leave him for some time but never made any concrete plans because I felt guilty for “abandoning” him. My clients have told me how they’d unconsciously done similar things—for instance, packing their ornaments and decorations separately—without having consciously decided to leave. On some level, they knew that’d be their last Christmas together.

Over the years, I made so many compromises. I knew I couldn’t marry him, have children with him, or own a house with him. So I started telling people I wasn’t interested in those things, hoping I’d convince myself, too. Three months before I left, my vision of the future changed. In it were a loving, stable relationship and a home. Not seeing him in my future plans gave me a sense of peace. It affirmed to me that I was ready for a life without him.

Pay attention to your hopes and dreams. Invest your energy in them, and breathe life into them. And notice when your abuser starts to feature less and less in them. Doing this took my self-assuredness to a new level, and I was able to confront the reality of what he had been doing to me.

3. You realize that maybe your abuser can help themselves—but they are choosing not to.

For a long time, I let myself believe that he couldn’t help himself, so I didn’t label his behavior as “abusive” or see him as an abuser. Like most people, I’d always told myself I would never stay with someone who abuses me. But the truth was, when I found myself in that situation, I stayed—because I loved him, because I believed that he’d been hurt, and because I naively thought that love could win it all, the way he promised me. I’d been beaten down by years of insidious abuse and incessant guilt trips, and, on some level, I didn’t believe I deserved better.

It took me a long time to blow past the smoke and smash the mirrors he’d cleverly put up. Once I was able to imagine my life without him, I was able to acknowledge the truth. He didn’t abuse me because of his past, because of his substance problem, or because of the toxic people around him. He did it because it gratified him. And that empowered me to leave in a more profound way than anything had before.

4. You start to prioritize your emotional well-being over protecting your abuser.

Matrimonial consultant Sheela Mackintosh-Stewart characterizes disengagement from an abuser as the moment when an abuse sufferer “starts to change from thought to action.”

“You might start building up your savings in anticipation of your departure, or asserting yourself, making boundaries that you wouldn’t have in the past,” she says. “In arguments, you might find yourself saying things like, ‘I don’t appreciate being treated in this way, so please stop.'”

You eventually start to get the abuse on record. I remember trembling as I made trips to see my minister of Parliament, the local domestic violence charity, and my physician. Even though I felt guilty for taking measures against his treatment of me, I continued to take tangible steps toward independence.

You’ll have to remind yourself continuously that it’s your right to feel safe and be safe. It is not your responsibility to protect your abuser.

Licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole, LCSW, has noted that when her clients are ready to leave abusive relationships, they often seek legal counsel to help them navigate the ending of a marriage, division of property, or custody battles.

5. You stop pretending everything is OK.

For a long while, the prospect of telling my parents and friends back home the truth—that I’d screwed up royally and chosen a wolf in sheep’s clothing—tore me apart. What would they think?

But as I was preparing to leave, I met with three different sets of friends whom I hadn’t seen for some time. They asked me, “How are things with your partner?”

It took courage to say it—I’d never said it to them before—but I replied, “He’s abusing me, and I’ve been planning my departure.” They didn’t judge me. Instead, they offered me spare beds, helpful contacts, and emotional support.

This taught me that, while I’d landed in an unfortunate and perilous situation, I wasn’t to blame. People were sympathetic. I just needed to stop keeping it a secret. Eight days later, I left.

6. You spend less time with your abuser.

I refused to spend time with his friends, accompany him to pubs, or stay at his drug dealer’s house anymore. Being around him repulsed me more and more over time. If I had to do these things to ensure my safety, I would—but I found myself needing to shower and scrub myself clean after every encounter. I was trying to eradicate all traces of him. I gradually reconnected with my friends and committed to spending time with genuine, kind people.

7. You have attractive friends again.

In abusive relationships, an abuser will often find ways to isolate you. Jealousy can be a main conduit of that isolation: I’d get in trouble if a stranger smiled at me, and he’d stare at me if I spoke to mutual male friends. Eventually, I started to avoid men completely.

Despite his heart-tugging stories of being cheated on, I knew that was controlling and unhealthy. I stopped putting his weakness above my needs and instead referenced my internal model for healthy relationships—my parents—who have both have mixed-gender friendships and trust each other implicitly.

If you find yourself hanging out with platonic friends of the gender you’re interested in, it’s a sign that you’re ready to enter the real world again. Cole has also observed that some of her clients start to experience crushes on other people and fantasize about romances away from their toxic partner. That’s because your gut is telling you that you deserve so much better than your abusive partner. Your mind is preparing you for your next chapter.

8. You do something to catalyze a breakup.

It can be so difficult to initiate a breakup that many people in abusive relationships try to do something that forces their partner’s hand. Indeed, narcissistic abusers prefer things to be on their own terms—they’d rather discard you than deal with the humiliation of you initiating the breakup. This is evident in how my clients tell me that their ex-abusers blatantly lie about the facts of the relationship termination.

Importantly, you’re in the most danger just before and after you leave an abuser. You must be careful of the ways you try to trigger the end of the relationship because your abuser may be vengeful. Always, always have an escape plan that puts your safety first.

9. You realize the drama of the breakup is worth what will come after.

Jonathan Marshall, a psychologist and executive coach, says to think about leaving an abusive relationship as if you’re being offered the choice of the red or blue pill in The Matrix. The blue one means you’ll wake up as if your life is the same; if you take the red one, you’ll awake having already separated from your partner, past any of the breakup pain and complication. “Clients who choose the blue pill clearly want to keep working on their relationship. They aren’t still there because of a fear of the pain of a breakup,” he says. “But those who choose the red pill may realize for the first time that they are not in their relationship because they love their partner. They are there because of the fear of breaking up.”

Perform that thought experiment on yourself. And then remind yourself that our brains have the capacity to amplify anxiety. Yes, the drama of ending the relationship can be ugly. But when you sit down and work through the details, you’ll realize you can craft a plan. You’ll realize it is doable.

Your abuser will notice you regaining your strength, separating from them. It will unsettle them, and the abusive behaviour will heighten. They will make you pay for daring to shine or for having the audacity to stand up to them. But as you stand firm in the wisdom of who you are, rooted in self-respect, you will become stubborn. Fight for your stubbornness. Fight for your future. Writing from the other side, I can tell you it’ll be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.

Here’s to your abundant, amazing next chapter.

Doctor of Clinical Psychology – By Perpetua Neo, DClinPsy

Being Your Authentic Self

“When you are authentic, you create a certain energy… people want to be around you because you are unique.” – Andie MacDowell

There’s a unique and unmistakable power in knowing, becoming and being your real self. Those who are truly happy in life understand this power and vehemently stick to their authentic selves.

When you discover how to be your authentic self, you live in the flow. Creativity and abundance come to you effortlessly. Consistently living up to your core values leads to self-confidence. You trust yourself, and know that you can overcome obstacles when pursuing your goals. 

To be authentic is not to allow a situation or person to change you, unless for the better. Personal authenticity is firmly in place, regardless of who is in your company.

While we may not be able to change someone else’s authenticity, we can certainly change ours. Feeling the need to “put on a mask” is exhausting and stressful.

To be your authentic self requires honesty, vulnerability, and courage – and it’s also incredibly rewarding.

What does it mean to be an authentic person? And how do you find your true self? Here are some tips for how to discover yourself.

1. WHEN DO YOU FEEL THE MOST AUTHENTIC?

Asking yourself some direct questions can help you discover who you are when you are not putting on a mask or betraying your core values. When you get clear on those values, you will find it easier to make decisions in line with your authentic self.

  • Which type of people, activities, or situations make you feel the most alive?
  • Are there people or parts of your life that make you feel unhappy, angry, or toxic?

Then take it a step further. In situations that feel wrong to you, what’s really going on? Write down:

  • Who you’re with
  • What emotions come up
  • What these experiences cost you emotionally or physically

In situations where you feel authentic, what’s going on? Write down:

  • Who you’re with
  • What activities are involved
  • Positive emotions or outcomes of these experiences

From this activity alone, you will get a sense of what needs to change.

2. BUILD YOUR AUTHENTIC SOCIAL CIRCLE

If you want to live an authentic life, you’ll need to surround yourself with authentic people.

That means intentionally giving your time and attention to people who not only are true to themselves, but also support you in your journey.

Surround yourself with supportive people who lift you up. They can encourage you to shine as your true self.

  • Find communities, groups, or people in your life who share your core values. Spend time with them and stand by them
  • Surround yourself with people who encourage your big dreams, rather than shoot them down
  • Walk away from the negative people
  • Find a spiritual life coach who can help navigate your path to self-discovery

3. ASSERTIVELY SPEAK YOUR TRUTH

  • Expressing your needs honestly with confidence
  • Listening to other people when they speak
  • Set boundaries that prevent unhealthy conversations
  • Keeping eye contact during a conversation
  • Being able to say no

Release any guilt or self-limiting thoughts. The past is the past – it’s over, done. Be in the moment, present, and at peace with your identity. This process may be gradual, and that’s okay. Breathe, be patient, and your real self will eventually surface.

4. IGNORE THE CYNICS

As you begin to make positive changes in your life, people will start to take notice. Most will look at you with admiration and respect – a few may not. Should you become aware of this cynicism, be mindful, and their pessimism, along with any discomfort you may feel, will inevitably disappear.

5. TAKE DAILY ACTION

If your time is dominated by other people’s priorities, of course you will feel you are not living your truth. Set aside time to decide your priorities for the day ahead: tasks for work, exercise, getting enough sleep.

Include time each day to take a small step forward on your personal goals. This could be as simple as spending a few minutes researching a career change or practicing an art or sport that brings you joy.

Write down times and places when you felt your authenticity begin to wane – the actions and behaviours (yours and theirs), the situation, your observations, and the outcome. Make a change!

6. PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYONE

It’s too easy to become lazy and overlook other people – don’t make this mistake. Many people have a valuable lesson to teach if we’d only let them. Don’t underestimate the power of observation. Some of the best lessons may come without a word being uttered.

7. PRACTICE ACTIVE LISTENING

Giving your full attention to someone else is a remarkably powerful skill. Active listening is a sign of respect and of your true interest in others, which is a gift in itself. However, it also provides: (1) a stronger bond and level of trust with others, and (2) a fantastic opportunity to learn and grow from their knowledge and experiences.

8. BE KIND

Being your authentic self and living up to your ideals means demonstrating kindness to everyone. Say hello, ask them how they’re doing, and make good eye contact while displaying a genuine smile.

9. ACCEPT CHANGE

In order to be authentic, it also means being comfortable with change. Regardless of the circumstances, remain true to your inner core. Be open to self-improvement as well, as there is nothing more authentic than changing for the better.

10. ALIGN YOUR HEART AND PATH

You have one precious life to live. Spend it following your passions and your heart. Remember, the only expectations that truly matter are the ones that you set forth. Follow your real expectations by allowing you heart and life’s journey to walk step-in-step.

Now that you have a better idea of how to discover yourself, all that is left is to work on it and, most importantly of all, be authentic. Once you have figured out how to do this, and started living it, you may be surprised at how much your life and your relationships improve.