If you are a therapist who loves the work — but feels tired, uncertain, or quietly anxious about the business side of practice — this space is for you. Let me welcome you to the Steady Practitioner Project. I’m offering is a gentle, grounded group for therapists who want a private practice that is: ethically sound financially […]
You Asked, I Listened: The Story Behind the Tranquillo App
You Asked, I Listened: The Story Behind the Tranquillo App The idea for the Tranquillo app began quietly—more like a whisper than a plan. “Tap on the shoulder” moments. These were repeated words from clients, like a gentle pattern I couldn’t ignore. They eventually grew roots and sprouted an idea. Some of these requests sounded […]
Here Is My Gift For You
My Gift For You is held inside the Tranquillo app. Click here to install the app. It’s completely free. An intimate micro app for when you need a soothing, calming moment. The app is an uninterrupted space where you can slow down, soften and feel supported. Initially created to connect with Tranquillo Place clients; current, […]
Behind the Scenes: Tranquillo App
Behind the Scenes: Tranquillo App I thought about creating the Tranquillo app for a long time, dreaming of how it might look, writing words, collecting images and making small videos for the glimmers section. In this article I detail everything you need to know on “behind the scenes” of the Tranquillo App. VISION To support […]
In-person or Online – Which Mode of Counselling Is Best For You?
Which Mode of Counselling Is Best For You? In-person or Online by Joanna McCormick, Counsellor at Tranquillo Place The landscape of counselling and psychotherapy has evolved over the last few years. Similarly to many other businesses and professions, you’re now being offered options of in-person or online therapy. The choice ultimately depends on your personal […]
Why Self-Awareness is Important?
Benefits of Knowing Ourselves Better Why Self-Awareness is Important? By Joanna McCormick, Counsellor at Tranquillo Place The better we know ourselves the more meaningful and fulfilling life becomes. Or as Socrates famously said that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Self-awareness is the ability to recognise our emotional state and the reaction we experience […]
Never Send This Letter
The Letter You Will Never Send by Penny Lucas, Counsellor at Tranquillo Place For many of us there will come a time when we are struggling with conflict in a particular relationship in our life. Perhaps something hurtful has been said or done that you just can’t seem to let go of. There may have […]
Alcohol May Increase Anxiety
By Penny Lucas Ever wonder why after a few drinks you wake at 3am and start cataloguing every cringey moment you’ve had in your life? Torturing yourself with memories of things you wish you’d never said and moments of embarrassment? You might feel agitated and overheated as you toss and turn unable to settle and […]
Can Counselling Help Me Find My Calling?
by Joanna McCormick What is a “Calling”? Calling is defined as “a profession or career which someone is strongly attracted to, especially one which involves helping other people” (Collins). Another dictionary (Merriam-Webster) points to “a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence”. Those who consider […]
How do we self-regulate if we have an anxious attachment style?
About 20% of the population live with an anxious attachment style. The development of an anxious attachment style is often associated with parents who were inconsistently responsive to our needs. Sometimes primary caregivers /parents may have been supportive and responsive, and at other times they were mis-attuned and needs were not met. Primary Caregivers / […]