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For many of us, the gain of an extra hour in bed is completely overshadowed by a familiar, heavy feeling of dread. It’s the official start of the dark evenings, and with it comes...

When a client wrote, "I felt empowered to go at the pace that felt right and safe for me," it captured the very heart of my therapeutic work. Healing, especially with EMDR, is impossible without safety. This is profoundly true for neurodiverse individuals and those with complex trauma. Read the full review and discover how a flexible, collaborative approach can make this life-changing therapy accessible and empowering for you.

Discover our new 8-Week Therapy Journal. A downloadable PDF guide created by Justine Briggs to help you deepen your healing journey between and beyond your sessions.

Sometimes, a story moves me so deeply that a small tear escapes—just subtle enough not to be seen, but felt. My clients sense that I’m with them, not just professionally, but humanly.

Justine Briggs shares the real story of building a therapy practice—the loneliness, the self-doubt, and the profound rewards of the client relationship.

Feeling overwhelmed as a new counsellor? Justine offers 20+ years of experience in private practice to help you find your feet, build your confidence, and thrive.

Understanding the BACP supervision guidelines for counsellors. Justine offers a reflective, trauma-informed space for therapists and trainees online and in-person.

Is there a harsh, critical voice in your head that holds you back? This Inner Critic is often a protective shield formed from past experiences. In this post, we explore where this voice comes from and how therapies like EMDR can help you get to the root of it, allowing you to find a new, more compassionate way of relating to yourself.

This post introduces a core therapeutic concept, the "Window of Tolerance," which is highly relevant to EMDR and trauma work. It positions Explore Heal Grow as a source of expert, practical information and gently guides the reader toward seeking professional support.

What is EMDR? In simple terms, it’s a structured therapy that helps your brain heal from distressing life experiences. If you feel like your past is constantly impacting your present, it may be due to a 'stuck' memory. Read on to learn how EMDR can help your brain file that memory away properly, releasing its emotional weight and allowing you to feel free.