Pearls of Wisdom

We all carry the echoes of our younger selves — the child who laughed, cried, and longed to be accepted. This gentle inner child healing exercise uses a childhood photo, breathwork, and presence to help you reconnect with that younger you. It isn’t about rushing through a quick fix, but about taking time to listen, promise, and remember joy. A tender doorway into emotional recalibration, it offers a way to meet yourself with compassion and begin restoring authenticity.

From phonics checks to GCSEs, children in the UK face more than a dozen formal assessments before 17. Each test whispers that performance equals worth. But your worth is not measured in grades. Many who didn’t thrive in school grow into the most resilient, creative, and compassionate adults — the square pegs we need now more than ever. Emotional Recalibration helps untangle self-worth from old labels and remind you: you are not broken, you are becoming.

In the stillness of the chapel, the coloured light from the stained glass spilled over my father’s face — red, then blue, then green. He was gone, yet in that quiet I could finally hold the little girl inside me who had waited decades for him to show up. It’s moments like these I now see in my inner child healing London practice — the quiet meeting of past and present, where the wound is seen, the story is heard, and the weight is finally set down

An in-depth blog exploring toxic empathy, its root causes in trauma and attachment, and how to heal through somatic awareness and emotional boundaries.

Rejection hurts more than we admit — not because of what happened, but because of what it reminds us of. In this lyrical, soul-deep reflection, Stella Dove explores how rejection reactivates unhealed inner child wounds — and how Emotional Recalibration Therapy can begin the process of repair.

The father wound is not simply the grief of a man not being present... Healing the father wound requires emotional courage, inner child healing, and compassionate witnessing.

Childhood trauma doesn't just leave emotional scars — it physically alters the developing brain. In this trauma-informed reflection, we explore how early distress impacts the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, shaping everything from emotional regulation to impulsivity. If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle with focus, boundaries, or nervous system overwhelm, this may be the missing piece. Healing is possible — and it begins with understanding the link between early pain and

What happens to a daughter’s body when her father isn’t emotionally present? This piece explores the deep and often invisible imprint left by the absent father — not just on the psyche, but on the body itself. From self-loathing to poor boundaries, we unpack how unmet needs distort self-image, and how healing becomes possible through Emotional Recalibration Therapy. You are not too much. You are not broken. You are becoming.

ADHD isn't just a neurological quirk — it's often rooted in unhealed childhood trauma. From chaotic desktops to time blindness and sensory overload, this blog explores how adult ADHD may reflect emotional survival patterns. It's not about shame — it's about understanding, healing, and reclaiming your rhythm.

Healing isn’t linear, and mindset work isn’t always graceful. Sometimes it’s like attempting a Chinese handstand in lotus position… and farting. But just like stretching into a new shape, emotional growth takes repetition, courage, and a willingness to feel awkward. This post explores why Emotional Recalibration Therapy is like soul-gym for your inner child — and why six weeks can change the way you move through life, love, and yourself.

What you suppress stays in the body—shaping your breath, your heart, your health. This is a letter to the woman (and man) longing to release and return.

Avoiding difficult conversations might feel safer—but it slowly erodes your truth. This is your call to courageous communication and radical self-respect.

At ninety-two, a father reflects not on achievements, but on regrets. What was left unsaid. What was left undone. This short piece asks: can we choose differently, now—before it’s too late?

Are you tired of the voice that calls you unlovable, pathetic, or never enough? This blog explores the origins of the harsh inner critic, how it sabotages your growth, and how Emotional Recalibration Therapy can help you reclaim your voice, your peace, and your power.

Breakups hurt more than words can say. In this honest, trauma-informed guide, Stella Dove walks you through the five emotional stages after heartbreak — from shock to acceptance — with gentle strategies for soothing your nervous system, restoring balance, and beginning again.

Some techniques take years of mastering. Some people claim they can fix things in a day. This is somewhere in-between. These 6 Tips to boost self esteem are just enough to help stop that nagging feeling of not being quite enough...

The Road of Life can get a bit bumpy from time to time can't it? It's easy to feel that all is against you when this happens.