AMJ Blog
I have been writing a blog for some time. I use it to share my experiences and views on mental health – I had a breakdown in 2014/15 and live with depression and anxiety – and work life balance. I am passionate about working on my wellbeing and helping others to achieve and maintain the right work life balance and wellbeing approaches for them. My blog – along with my Twitter feed – comes with one health warning – if you read it you may have to hear about some of my other passions – my family, golf, Liverpool FC, communications, the Boston Red Sox, politics and the West Wing.
My mental health jam jar
To medicate or not to medicate: the question clients ask me all the time.
Reflections at the start of 2025 - from third edition of my newsletter
My gratitude list for 2024
Eulogy for my dad
It's 10 years since my breakdown
Holiday season isn’t a holiday for everyone.
US election: it may be painful, but it has to be accepted
For some of us, it’s hard to rest and relax - and that’s ok.
Taylor Swift at Wembley: my reflections.
Counselling in schools: the front line of the child and adolescent mental health crisis
Boys, men, masculinity and role models
I’ve graduated with a Masters in counselling - it’s a long, long way from my lowest point
Living as a perfectionist is incredibly tough: clients talk to me about that all the time
Being away on holiday: my worse nightmare.
A sense of belonging that helps lift my depression: Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig
Eating disorders: listening, not lecturing, is the key to recovery. We must stop the failing copy and paste approach and instead have hope.
Proud to be alcohol-free for 2000 days
Eating disorders: we need to be offering help that actually helps and recognises that eating disorders are not about food but feelings.
