Resources
Guided Practices
Evidence-based guided audio practices to help you pause, breathe, and reconnect with your body and mind. Each short recording is designed for general wellbeing and education. They’re not a substitute for therapy and are best used in a safe, quiet space where you can sit or lie comfortably.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (12 minutes)
Guided by Dee Thompson, Clinical Psychologist
A gentle, voice-only practice that guides you through awareness, gentle tension, and release in each part of the body.
It supports calm, grounded presence and helps you notice where you carry tension — and how it feels to let it go.
Grounding into the Earth (9 minutes)
Guided by Dee Thompson, Clinical Psychologist
A gentle, trauma-informed mindfulness practice adapted from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), designed to help you reconnect to the present moment. This short grounding exercise strengthens your ability to stay steady and centred, even when emotions or thoughts feel overwhelming.
Leaves on a Stream (11 minutes)
Guided by Dee Thompson, Clinical Psychologist
A gentle practice adapted from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to cultivate 'unhooking' from our busy minds. Using the image of a calm stream, you’ll imagine placing each thought or feeling onto a leaf and watching it drift away. With practice we begin to recognise thoughts as passing experiences rather than being pulled into the stream of mind chatter. Regular practice supports greater psychological flexibility, helping you respond to life’s challenges with steadiness, curiosity, and compassion.
Professional Use Statement
These recordings are for general wellbeing only.
They are not therapeutic interventions and do not replace individual psychological treatment.
If you experience distress while listening, pause the recording and return your attention to your surroundings.
If discomfort persists, contact your psychologist, GP, or a trusted support service.