Expressive Writing for Emotional Wellbeing in Midlife

ByDonna Updated onMarch 16, 2025

Are you an introverted woman, in the midlife phase of your life, feeling a bit stuck, disconnected, unhappy or not sure of your next steps?

If you would like to feel supported, within an online group setting, using therapeutic writing to explore and write through these thoughts and feelings, then do come to our group.

We start on 5th March 2025 at 7pm (UK time). There is no pressure to share!

Reserve your spot here or click the image below to be taken to Eventbrite

A woman writing on the beach and an open notebook

Donna

Therapist & Author

Therapist & Author specialising in writing as a way to process thoughts & feelings. I blend expressive writing with CBT therapy techniques. BABCP Accred CBT Therapist, Writing for wellbeing Coach, HSP Therapist, Occupational Therapist, EMDR Therapist & Journal Therapist.

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