Create and Balance

My lovely new therapy postcards are making their way around Bath and popping up in some of my favourite places – bookshops, coffee shops, hair and beauty salons, yoga studios and co-working spaces.

Have you spotted one yet?

Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, navigating a life change, or simply looking for a space to think and breathe, solution focused therapy can help.

I'm currently taking on new clients and offer a free initial chat to see whether working together feels like the right fit.

If you've seen one of my postcards, I'd love to know where! Drop a comment below 👇

DM me, email [email protected], or visit www.createandbalance.com⁠� to find out more.

This month my gorgeous Bath elderly residents have been so creative with their varied and brilliant works...
We got the fine china out and drew using continuous line and cutouts too...
Everyone loved looking at the lovely tea sets and really got into the drawing, laughing and reminiscing about drinking tea over the years and how important a cuppa is...☕🫖☕🫖
On mental health awareness week we were celebrating the power of creativity to support wellbeing, connection and confidence through our gentle art workshops for older people.
Brilliant outcomes... as always, thanks to all who joined in, Including carers, relatives and friends ✨
Rush Hill residential home and Midford Manor

Spaces are going! Taking bookings NOW! We're back for our fabulous holiday kids workshops!!

Join us for fun-filled creativity and teamwork in the woods! Explore nature, discover your artistic talents, and get involved with fun outdoor activities..

What to Expect:

Outdoor Art Projects: Paint, draw, build and craft using nature as Inspiration

Team-Building Games: Fun challenges that teach collaboration and communication 

Fun outdoors: Discover the beauty of the woods and being in a natural environment.

Time: 10am - 3pm

Ages: 6-12 years

Cost: £45 per day or 2 days for £80

Early drop off available. Sibling discount available.

Location: Pennsylvania Farm,

Centenary Woods, Bath BA2 9JD

What three words: ///torched.tango.worm

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve had the absolute privilege of working with so many fabulous women across residential homes (residents, staff and visitors) in Bath and the surrounding areas. Each conversation, each story, and each moment shared has been a reminder of just how much wisdom, resilience, and strength lives within every generation.
Using the International Women’s Day theme as a starting point opened up such great discussions — about what people do, the lives they’ve lived, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the incredible contributions women make every single day, often without recognition.
From laughter-filled memories to lovely reflections, it’s been truly inspiring to witness the pride, honesty, and connection together.
Celebrating women — old and young — isn’t just about one day. It’s about honouring their stories, amplifying their voices and recognising the impact they’ve had (and continue to have) on the world around us.
Feeling very grateful to do this work 💛


Plus Rush Hill and Midford Manor Residential Homes
Inspiration

Today we celebrate the creativity, strength, and resilience of the incredible women and girls I have the privilege of working with. 💜

At Create and Balance, creativity is more than art. It is a powerful tool for growth, healing, and possibility. Through our workshops and solution-focused sessions, I see women and young people discovering their strengths, expressing their emotions, and beginning to imagine brighter futures.

Creativity helps us explore what’s already working, recognise our resilience, and take small steps toward the life we want to build. It gives space for reflection, confidence, and hope.

To every client, artist, and workshop attendee who has trusted the process, shared their creativity, and taken steps forward — thank you. Your courage, creativity, and willingness to grow is inspiring every day.
Today we celebrate you and the positive change you are creating in your own lives.

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

Join me, Zoe from and the new staff, residents, family and local community for a morning of creativity at Darcy Gardens, Bath

We're doing a fun and accessible project based on International Women's Day...no experience needed, come and join in, have a drink and look around the fabulous new home...

Art and creativity help keep the mind active and support memory and thinking skills in older adults. They can reduce stress, improve mood, and provide a sense of achievement and purpose. Creative activities also encourage social connection, helping to reduce loneliness and improve overall wellbeing✨

Where: Darcy Gardens Care Home Oldfield Ln, Bath BA2 3NR
When: Thursday 10am-12noon
Free of charge
All welcome.. looking forward to be a part of it all ✨💖

The last few weeks I’ve had some really positive Solution Focused interactions - adult clients, children's one to ones as well as my Solution Forward sessions at the Moorfields and with delivering our first Introduction to the Solution Focused approach for parents.

What’s been powerful hasn’t been huge breakthroughs…

It’s noticing the small shifts.
Handling things differently.
Responding instead of reacting.
Recovering quicker.
Trying again.
Backing themselves a little bit more.

That’s what Solution Focused work is about.
Helping people notice what’s already working.
Recognise their strengths.
See that change is already happening.
When someone realises they’re not where they used to be — that’s where confidence grows and momentum builds.
I’m so proud of all of them ✨

The progress is theirs. I just help shine a light on it.

A lovely week of creating texture with the residents of Midford Manor and
So fab to see everyone experiment and play with all of the materials and really have fun, loved the little tiles they created..always a joy to be with these wonderful folk 😊

Love this..... If you're at a loose end this evening and fancy a bit of self care join me at:
The Moorfields Pub, 73 Third Ave, BA2 3NZ
6.30pm -7.30pm
For the first Solution Forward session...
Solution Focused work is about hope, strengths, and possibilities.
This open group is a gentle space to explore what’s already working—and build from there.
No fixing. No pressure.
No expectations, come along, ask at the bar where our table is...and see you there
£7 or your donation ✨💖