Hi, my name is Betty Cosgrave and I would like to thank you for taking the time to look over my site today.

Because of all the negativity flying around us just now, it’s really important that we spend a little time taking stock of “our own reality”. In spite of the fact that we are living through most difficult economic times of the last hundred years, it’s important not to lose heart. After all, if we’re able to approach the current challenges, with a positive frame of mind, then we will quickly realize that these same challenges are merely opportunities for us to grow. We can certainly benefit from putting into perspective, the things that are most important to us and learn to be grateful for the treasures we have.

When we consider those things that make most of us anxious, the leading contender in these challenging times, would in most cases be a financial/ job security issue. Is my job safe? Will I be able to keep up my mortgage payments / school fees etc., etc.?

When we are presented with worries of this nature, our bodies usually respond in ways that aren’t very helpful to us, hence we find that we become increasingly anxious and fearful. The symptoms of anxiety only serve to make our bodies very toxic. They flood us with chemicals which not only make us feel as if we are in a constant state of stress but also erode the "feel-good" hormones that we need to help us think flexibly and creatively. There are some simple things we can do to help counteract the potential damage.

Here are a few things worth considering:-

The most natural way to create more feel-good hormones and burn off stress hormones is exercise. Exercise releases endorphins. The more endorphins we have, the better we feel. The most helpful exercises for people with anxiety symptoms are meditative in character. Yoga, for example, is a form of active meditation and has been shown in clinical trials to have positive effects on anxiety symptoms. Walking, running and swimming are also wonderfully meditative, all of which can be done outdoors, bringing us closer to nature - restorative in itself. We are not designed to be passive, our bodies crave movement.

Learn to develop greater personal awareness. The more aware we are, the less we will be at the mercy of negative thoughts that drag us back to a painful past or project us into an uncertain future.

All my work is people focused; I can’t change anything for you but I can show you how to change it for yourself.

Essentially, what I work with is your behaviour. I can show you how to increase your options, when faced with challenging situations, no matter how insurmountable they may seem right now.

The simple truth is; the more options you have, the greater are the chances of your success.

Mission Statement

To help people recognise the power and potential which they already possess and help them see “hope” as a starting place, from where they can begin to experience the joy of living compassionately, as the world around them miraculously changes.

I hope you enjoy your visit to this site and with a little luck, you’ll find something helpful to you. If you feel I might be of help, please feel free to get in touch, either by telephone, or e-mail. You will find the details on the Contact Me page.

I work with groups and individuals and can work by telephone, if you can’t get to me.

Best wishes,

Betty