Mindful Moments Therapies

As summer unfolds, there is often a quiet sense of looking ahead. The lighter days invite us to enjoy the present, while gently encouraging us to reflect on what we wish to carry into the seasons that follow. Autumn has always been nature's invitation to turn inwards. It is a season of release, reflection and renewal, reminding us that letting go creates space for new growth. If you have been feeling drawn towards Reiki, perhaps this gentle pull is inviting you to begin a journey that is far deeper than simply learning a healing technique. Perhaps it is inviting you home to yourself. What is Reiki? Reiki is a traditional Japanese system of natural healing and spiritual development founded by Mikao Usui in the early twentieth century. The word Reiki is often translated as universal life energy, although its true meaning reaches far beyond a simple definition. At its heart, Usui Shiki Ryōhō is a practice of presence. It is a gentle yet profound path of self-healing, self-discovery an...

  September is a time of change. For many young people it marks the beginning of something new: a new school year, new subjects, perhaps a new school, college, or even university. While this can be exciting, it also carries challenges that weigh heavily on young minds and the families who support them. The First Steps: Reception and Primary School For the youngest children beginning reception or primary school, separation anxiety is a very real concern. Being away from home and from familiar caregivers can create intense worry. Some children may cry, withdraw, or resist attending altogether. Parents and carers often feel the weight of this too, balancing their own anxieties while wanting to reassure their child. Moving Through Primary Years As children move further into primary education, particularly around year four, social awareness and academic pressures begin to grow. Friendships become more complex, and children start to measure themselves against peers in ways that can affec...

ADHD in women is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Learn about the signs, struggles, and strengths of late-diagnosed ADHD and how Mindful Moments Therapies supports emotional and somatic healing beyond the label. The Quiet Struggle: ADHD in Women Often Goes Unseen For many women, receiving a diagnosis of  Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)  in adulthood, often in their 30s, 40s, or even later, is both a relief and a heartbreak. It brings clarity to years of confusion, shame, and self-doubt. But it also raises a deep question:  Why wasn’t this seen sooner? ADHD in women frequently presents in more internalised ways than in men. Where boys may be labelled as hyperactive and disruptive, girls often become daydreamers, perfectionists, emotional caretakers, quietly masking their symptoms to fit in, comply, and survive. At  Mindful Moments Therapies , Phiona offers holistic, trauma-aware support for women navigating the emotional impact of a late ADHD diag...