In a world that moves fast and rewards distraction, sitting with our feelings can feel like swimming against the tide. Many of us are taught, implicitly or otherwise, that emotions are things to fix, suppress, or rationalise away. Yet when we pause long enough to notice what’s happening within us, we open the door to something far more healing than avoidance could ever offer.

Life can sometimes feel like standing in the middle of a storm. The world around us seems unpredictable, our emotions run high, and the ground doesn’t feel steady. For many people, chaos comes in different forms, a demanding workload, changes in relationships, financial uncertainty, or even the weight of inner struggles that don’t always show on the outside.

When we’re caught in chaos, it’s easy to feel powerless. Yet even in the most turbulent times, there are ways to find small moments of stability , gentle anchors that can remind us we’re still here, still breathing, and still able to move forward one step at a time.

In my work as a psychotherapeutic counsellor—and as someone who also navigates the world as a musician—I’ve come to recognise some of the distinct needs creatives bring into the therapy room. This post explores how we, as therapists, can better hold space for those whose identities are entwined with creativity.