A reflection on rubber banding and experiencing history in the present. Have you ever been surprised by the strength of your reaction? Perhaps your manager offers feedback in a meeting. The words are measured and professional: “I think this could have been handled differently.” There is nothing overtly harsh or humiliating in what is s...

A reflection on identity, meaning, and therapy. We all carry stories about who we are. Some of them form slowly over time. Others take shape in a moment. A comment from a parent. A teacher’s judgement. A relationship that ended. A role we stepped into and never quite stepped out of. Sometimes we are given a part to play in a family or ...

A reflection on endings in life and in counselling. Endings are an inevitable part of life. A relationship ends. A job finishes. A chapter closes. Different feelings can be stirred up: sadness, relief, gratitude, regret, anger, or uncertainty. We don’t all respond to endings in the same way. Some people move forward, focusing on what’s...

I’ve recently launched my website, morwennajessop.com, as a new space where you can get a sense of who I am and how I work as a counsellor. It’s there to explore in your own time, particularly if you’re curious about counselling or wondering whether it might be helpful for you. On the website, you’ll find more about my approach, the ki...

A reflection on exhaustion and depletion. You may still be meeting responsibilities and getting through the day, yet everyday life feels more effortful than it once did. Rest no longer restores in the way it used to, and what was once manageable can start to feel heavy, even when little appears to have changed on the surface. You may b...

This reflection explores the idea that acceptance of ourselves as we are can be a meaningful starting point for change. We’re often taught that change comes from effort. From becoming different, more confident, more capable, or more like who we think we should be. When something about us feels uncomfortable or misunderstood, the instin...