Toni Jackson

In my work, I have a particular interest in the role self care plays in preventing and alleviating stress. I see a lot of people struggling with stress and it is something I myself have a long history with. Over the years I have learned a great deal about what I personally need to support myself in living well; and this is also a focus in my counselling practice.

Stress is something we all experience in varying degrees. It is a warning signal we send to ourselves. It’s widely acknowledged that a certain amount of context-specific stress can be good for us. Stress can motivate us to meet a deadline; and it can energise us in a way that can sometimes be invigorating! We may also feel stressed or anxious if we don’t feel safe. In this situation, we are receiving information that there may be danger. Stress can also be a sign that we are compromising what is good for us and not caring for ourselves in the way we need – we are not getting our needs met. When we experience stress in high levels for long periods of time, it can be detrimental to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Read More