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You don't have to have a breakdown to know that something isn't right.Mental health struggles can be much quieter than w...
09/10/2026

You don't have to have a breakdown to know that something isn't right.

Mental health struggles can be much quieter than we expect.

Sometimes, they look like being the person who is still getting everything done.
Going to work. Looking after the kids. Replying to messages. Making plans. Showing up for everyone else. But underneath it, you might be constantly exhausted, more irritable than usual, overthinking everything, struggling to switch off, withdrawing from things you normally enjoy, finding everyday decisions overwhelming, putting everyone else’s needs before your own, an telling yourself “I just need to get through this week”.

None of these things necessarily mean you have a mental health condition. But they can be signs that something needs your attention.

And you don't have to wait until you're at breaking point to do something about it. Therapy isn't only for when everything has fallen apart. Sometimes it's about understanding what's happening, making sense of patterns you've been stuck in and finding ways to manage life that feel more sustainable.

With World Mental Health Day this, we want to encourage everyone to look inward. Perhaps the question isn't “Am I struggling enough to need help?”. Perhaps it's simply: “How am I actually doing?”.

If the answer makes you pause, that might be worth exploring.

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Think Hive Health
Women’s Health Specialists | CBT & EMDR Therapy | ADHD Assessment

30/09/2026

Is it just mum brain… or could there be more to it?

We all have days where we forget why we walked into a room, lose our train of thought or read the same sentence three times.

And motherhood can make that feel *very* normal.

But if you’ve been experiencing difficulties with focus, organisation, time management, forgetfulness, overwhelm or getting started with everyday tasks — and you’ve wondered whether ADHD could be part of the picture — it may be worth exploring.

Especially if you can look back and recognise similar patterns from before becoming a mum.

An ADHD assessment isn’t about putting a label on normal mum-life.

It’s about understanding the bigger picture, including your experiences across different stages of life, and exploring whether ADHD could help explain some of the difficulties you’ve been experiencing.

At Think Hive Health, we offer ADHD assessments for women and aim to make the process thorough, supportive and genuinely useful.

Wondering if ADHD could be part of your story?

Visit our website to find out more about our ADHD assessments and book a no-obligation discovery call.

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Hi, I’m Rachel 👋I’m a Mum of 2, a CBT & EMDR therapist and Co-founder of Think Hive Health.My journey into therapy began...
29/09/2026

Hi, I’m Rachel 👋

I’m a Mum of 2, a CBT & EMDR therapist and Co-founder of Think Hive Health.

My journey into therapy began in 2012 after completing my MSc in Psychology and starting my career in the NHS. I spent almost 10 years there developing my clinical experience before moving into private practice.

I’ve always believed therapy can be about more than getting through a crisis. It can help us understand ourselves. Make sense of what we’ve been through and create a little more balance in our live lives.

Becoming a mum changed the way I saw my work.

When I had my son in 2020, I experienced first-hand some of the realities I had seen so many women describe. The mental load, guilt, exhaustion, identity shifts and pressure to somehow remain yourself through it all. Keeping everything going whilst being pulled impossibly in multiple directions all at once.

It made me realise just how much women can carry without anyone seeing it.

That experience became a part of why I developed Think Hive Health with my friend and colleague Ramsha.

I continue to work with trauma, anxiety, low mood, self-esteem and many other mental health difficulties while also having a particular passion for women’s mental health. I’ve undertaken further training in women’s mental health including menopause and hormone well-being because our emotional health is influenced by so much more than what happens inside our heads.

And while motherhood is very much my current lived experience, my passion extends across the female lifespan - from early adulthood and fertility through motherhood, perimenopause and midlife.

Outside of being a therapist, I’m just Rachel. I love being a mum, I enjoy exercise, holidays, good food and drink, seeing friends and spending time with the people I love.

I don’t have life completely figured out, and like my clients, I’m working my way through this rollercoaster too. I want my clients to experience a safe space with another human being who understands that life can be complicated.

My hope is that the women I work with feel seen, understood and able to put down some of the things they’ve been carrying.

You don’t have to carry it alone.

Rachel x

25/09/2026

Here is your gentle reminder: You don't have to wait until you're falling apart to ask for support.

Being an expert functioner is exhausting.

Therapy isn't just an emergency response for when things break down completely. It is also a proactive , safe space for women who:

âś…Look like they have it all together on the outside.
âś…Keep going, working, and caring for others every single day.
âś…But are quitely carrying a heavy mental load and feeling drained underneath.

đź“© Send us a message or click on the link on the link in our bio to book a gentle introduction consultation.

How many times have you said "I'm fine" when you were actually completely overwhelmed?Asking for help sounds simple, but...
23/09/2026

How many times have you said "I'm fine" when you were actually completely overwhelmed?

Asking for help sounds simple, but for many women, it feels like hard work. We've held up the world and somewhere along the way, asking for support started feeling like admitting defeat.

Whether it's the fear of being burden, the worry of looking incapable, or simple being so used to being the "helper" that you don't know how to step back. The pressure to cope with everything alone is exhausting.

Normalising asking for help before reaching breaking point is essential. What's one small thing you could hand over or ask for help with this week?

Drop in the comments below 👇

Just because you’re capable, doesn’t mean you should always be coping well.This can be a particularly difficult idea to ...
17/09/2026

Just because you’re capable, doesn’t mean you should always be coping well.

This can be a particularly difficult idea to accept if you're someone who is used to being the capable one. The one who remembers everything. The one who gets things done. The one everyone relies on. The one who can usually keep all the plates spinning.

Until one day, you can't. You’re exhausted. You’re overwhelmed. Your patience has disappeared. Everything feels like too much. And rather than recognising that you're struggling, perfectionism can quietly turn it into another thing you've decided you're getting wrong.

“I should be able to cope with this.”
“Why am I finding this so hard?”
“I normally manage everything.”

But perhaps we need to question the assumption that being capable means being endlessly capable. It doesn't. Being capable and coping well aren't always the same thing. There will be times when life demands more from us than we have the capacity to give. That doesn't mean we're failing. It doesn't mean we're weak. It doesn't mean we need to work harder, organise better or somehow become a more efficient version of ourselves.

Sometimes we simply need to acknowledge: This is a lot. I'm struggling today. I don't have to do everything. And perhaps most importantly: don't have to be perfect at coping either.

If you're someone who puts a lot of pressure on yourself to keep everything together, save this post for the days when you need the reminder.

And if you know someone who is always the “capable one”, send this to them. 💛

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16/09/2026

Why do I find being a mum so hard?

I think sometimes we need to ask a slightly different question.

Not "Why am I finding this so hard?”

But…

“How much am I expecting myself to carry?”

Because modern motherhood can come with a rather ridiculous list of expectations.

Be patient.
Be present.
Enjoy every moment.
Feed your children well.
Give them enriching experiences.
Keep the house reasonably clean.
Work.
Have a career.
Maintain friendships.
Have a good relationship.
Look after your health.
Make time for yourself.

And, ideally, do all of this while feeling grateful, calm and happy.

All. The. Time.

It’s no wonder so many mums feel like they’re falling short.

Perfectionism isn't always about wanting everything to look perfect.

Sometimes it's much more subtle.

It’s the voice saying:

"I should be coping better.”

“I shouldn't be getting this frustrated.”

“I need to make the most of this because they’re only little once.”

“I should be enjoying this more.”

And suddenly, you're not only having a hard day — you're judging yourself for having one.

But here's the thing:

You can love your children and find parenting hard.

You can feel incredibly grateful and still feel overwhelmed.

You can want time away from your family and still adore them.

These things can exist together.

Being human means experiencing the full range of emotions. There isn't a prize for being permanently happy, grateful and patient.

And perhaps we need to stop aiming for perfect.

Because perfect parenting doesn't exist.

Perfect work-life balance doesn't exist.

Perfect homes, relationships or lives don't exist.

Good enough does.

And sometimes, good enough is more than enough.

If you've been putting pressure on yourself to do motherhood perfectly, perhaps this is your reminder to put some of that pressure down.

Save this for a difficult day, and share it with a mum who might need to hear it too.

And if you're struggling with the weight of expectations, guilt or the feeling that you're never doing enough, this is exactly the kind of thing we talk about at Think Hive Health.

16/09/2026

If you’re a mum who is constantly trying to do things better…this one might be for you.

Because sometimes the problem isn’t that we’re not doing enough.

It’s that we’re asking ourselves to do an impossible job perfectly.

To be patient.
To be present.
To enjoy every moment.
To feed them well.
To give them enough experiences.
To keep the house vaguely functioning.
To have a career.
To maintain friendships.
To have a relationship.
To look after ourselves.

And somehow do all of that while also being calm, grateful and enjoying the tiny, precious moments.

No wonder we’re exhausted.

Perfectionism doesn’t always look like striving for an immaculate life.

Sometimes it sounds like:

“I should be coping better.”
“I shouldn’t be this frustrated.”
“I need to make the most of this.”
“Other mums seem to manage.”
“I should be enjoying this more.”

And the problem is, when we believe those thoughts, a difficult day becomes evidence that we’re failing.

But you can love your children and need a break.

You can be grateful for your life and still find it really hard.

You can be a brilliant mum and have days where you think, “I actually cannot do one more thing today.”

You don’t have to enjoy every minute.

Perfect doesn’t exist. Good enough does.

And sometimes, letting go of the pressure to do motherhood perfectly is one of the kindest things we can do for ourselves.

If this sounds familiar, save this reel for the next day when you’re convinced you’re not doing enough.

And if you know another mum who is carrying the weight of trying to get everything right, send this to her.

You’re probably doing better than you think.

**I'll start… 👇**For me, one of the things that takes up far more mental energy than anyone probably realises is the con...
10/09/2026

**I'll start… 👇**

For me, one of the things that takes up far more mental energy than anyone probably realises is the constant striving to *do and be better*.

I'm always looking for ways to improve, learn, develop and optimise.

And whilst these things can be positive, there can also be a cost when your brain never really allows you to feel like you've done *enough*.

As therapists and mums, we know this feeling to our bones.

That deep fatigue that can sometimes be difficult to explain to our partners. Because it's not always about the number of things we've physically done.

It's the constant thinking.

The evaluating.
The questioning.
The comparing.
The wondering if we could have done something better.

And sometimes, that can leave us carrying guilt that we're not doing enough in all of the areas of life we value.

The type of parent we are.
The friend we are.
The partner we are.
The employee or business owner we are.

When everything matters to you, it can feel impossible to give yourself permission to put something down.

đź’­ **Your turn: What's one thing in your life that takes up far more mental energy than anyone else probably realises?**

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