<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Whole Self | Counselling & Coaching | Kingsbridge, Devon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Counselling and coaching in Kingsbridge, Devon and online. A supportive space to talk things through, feel heard and find clarity in your next steps.]]></description><link>https://www.wholeself.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:53:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.wholeself.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Counsellor                                   (and what to expect)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing a counsellor isn’t always straightforward. Not because there aren’t enough options, but because something in you is looking for the right kind of space. A space that feels safe. Not just on paper, but in your body. Somewhere you don’t feel analysed or fixed, but met, as you are. If you’re considering counselling, this is less about giving you a checklist and more about helping you slow the process down. To choose from a place of clarity, rather than urgency or pressure. It’s natural...]]></description><link>https://www.wholeself.uk/post/how-to-choose-a-counsellor-and-what-to-expect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d586b433362686b5d6b71a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:40:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_f6e074b58e4348c9b32b1dfdade92146~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Whole Self - Morné Ritter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Neuroscience Behind Meditation and Practising Presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[We live in a world where our minds are constantly scattered. We jump from one thought to another, check our phones hundreds of times a day, and often replay past conversations or rehearse future worries. It’s no wonder so many people feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected. One of the most powerful antidotes we have is presence, the ability to be fully in this moment. Meditation is one of the most researched and effective ways of cultivating presence, and neuroscience is now showing us...]]></description><link>https://www.wholeself.uk/post/transform-your-life-from-stress-to-emotional-freedom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b4c4a1b954e09d4d84ef1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:14:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c06c38_0e0479d1240049eca8ccb6f9a874f302~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Whole Self - Morné Ritter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self Doubt - A Personal Reflection]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I began working more consciously with presence and self-awareness, something shifted. Instead of trying to banish self-doubt, I started to sit with it. I noticed its texture: the tightening in the chest, the drop in energy, the old narratives that resurfaced from earlier chapters of my life. And slowly, I discovered that self-doubt softens in the same way a scared child does, when it feels acknowledged rather than rejected.
Self-doubt doesn’t diminish us. The way we relate to it does.]]></description><link>https://www.wholeself.uk/post/self-doubt-a-personal-reflection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69370179fdfb4ed6ec94543d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:50:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c2251b86bf514ce88489b3a4c6e27917~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Whole Self - Morné Ritter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inner Balance - Understanding Your Nervous Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why some days you feel calm and grounded, while on others, even the smallest stress can send your body into overdrive? Much of this has to do with the way your nervous system operates, specifically, the delicate dance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. By understanding how these two powerful systems influence your mind, emotions, and physical health, you gain the ability to navigate life with greater awareness, resilience, and choice. Let’s...]]></description><link>https://www.wholeself.uk/post/achieve-success-building-resilience-and-positive-habits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b4c521b954e09d4d84f04</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:14:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6884208e11064b9e93bf9615cb357ab3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_900,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Whole Self - Morné Ritter</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overcoming Limiting Beliefs ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Limiting Beliefs Limiting beliefs are the invisible forces that shape our lives, often without our conscious awareness. These deeply rooted thoughts or assumptions about ourselves, others, and the world influence how we perceive opportunities, take action, and interact with life’s challenges. They are the internal scripts we adopt, usually during childhood or through significant emotional experiences, that tell us things like 'I’m not good enough', 'Success is for other people,'...]]></description><link>https://www.wholeself.uk/post/empower-your-mind-overcoming-limiting-beliefs-and-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689b4c55f4e8fb70089c70f3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:14:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c06c38_e4e892303a9c4a369506cfe226ece997~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Whole Self - Morné Ritter</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>