Knitting for low mood
As a psychologist, much of my therapy work involves supporting people who are struggling with depression and low mood. While it is important to seek professional support if you are experiencing persistent low mood, we also know that therapy or medication alone are...
Why I Knit Book Club: Exploring craft, creativity and wellbeing
We love getting cosy with a good book and geeking out about knitting, craft, creativity and psychology. And it’s especially fun when we can chat and geek out together. This is why we introduced occasional bonus Book Club episodes to the Why I Knit podcast. In...
Knitting for exam stress: surviving exam season one stitch at a time
As a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with teenagers, I support many young people and their parents through revision and exams at this time of year. While it is tempting to press pause on life and focus only on study, my advice is not to give up your...
Swap mindless scrolling for mindful knitting
Could you swap scrolling for knitting? If you have started 2026 with a New Year’s resolution to spend less time on your phone, you are not alone. Many people want to swap their habit of scrolling mindlessly on social media for another activity that feels calmer and...
