“Because I am no longer putting on a brave face and being honest with people, my relationships with others have improved. People have been very helpful and supportive, and I think it’s all due to opening up a little more. I was worried with opening up a little that life would be a little less fun, a little more serious, but it has made all the fun I’ve had so much more genuine, and so much more frequent!

The migraine is relaxing, and looking after myself means it doesn’t really bother me as much. And relaxing more means the Bowen is helping more.

I have also being getting regular Reiki treatments which have helped me learn how to heal myself in other ways. I am, or was, a singer songwriter but many years ago I had a very horrible experience and, since then, I have really struggled with writing, and even singing. I lost my passion for a while. But thanks to being able to heal myself, I can now write songs again, and I can sing now no matter what emotions I am feeling!

Finishing my course still feels like it is a while away, but I have been taking a break from it (from paying clients) and having no money does tend to motivate you! I feel like now I have verbalised that I am having trouble, half of the trouble I had is gone. I now actually do want to continue down this path and I am feeling like I can cope with the demands of the job as long as I hold my ground, only work certain hours, and make it a fair exchange of energy. And make sure I don’t take on clients’ issues! I have learned a lot by stepping back!”