Keila Barnard
Transformational Life Coaching, Psychological Therapy, Clinical Supervision
— Exclusively online. Based in KENT, IN THE South East of England.
Recent Blog Posts
Diary of a Curious Mind (DOACM) 3 – I Didn’t Ask for New Neighbours
Diary of a Curious Mind | Entry Three I Didn’t Ask for New Neighbours I got new neighbours today. I’ve just watched the removal truck reverse onto the drive. I can hear the voices of people—unknown people. In this moment, the unknown is the problem. It’s not exciting. It’s scary. It represents potential threat. […]
The Human Hoover: Why Sensitivity Isn’t the Problem — But Your Filter Might Be
The Human Hoover: Why Sensitivity Isn’t the Problem — But Your Filter Might Be Have you noticed that some people move through the world noticing everything? They pick up on shifts in atmosphere, energy, tone, expression—sometimes even before a single word is spoken or a conscious thought is constructed. For those individuals, sensitivity is a […]
Diary of a Curious Mind (DOACM) 2 – Diamonds from Darkness
Diary of a Curious Mind | Entry Two Diamonds from Darkness This week, I had a wobble. Not from conflict. Not from criticism. But from something more confusing: friendly fire. It came from people who care. From words that weren’t meant to hurt. I know it was meant to support—and yet, the words found their […]
Diary of a Curious Mind (DOACM) 1 – Making Friends with the Devil – Changing the Yuck to Yay
Diary of a Curious Mind | Entry One Making Friends with the Devil – Changing the Yuck to Yay I launched my website. I published a post. I stepped into the arena. This is the first official entry in Diary of a Curious Mind—a space where I reflect, reckon, and get honest about the inner […]
Meeting the Inner Child’s PAIN
We all carry echoes of our younger selves within us—the parts that still feel afraid, unheard, or unworthy. These inner child wounds don’t just live in our past; they shape our present, influencing how we relate to others, how we see ourselves, and how we respond to life’s challenges. In my work with clients, I’ve […]
When Awareness Isn’t Enough
You’d think that once we see what’s been holding us back, change would be easy. But knowing the problem and breaking the pattern are two very different things. Awareness is the first step, but it’s not the whole journey. Here’s why awareness alone isn’t enough—and what actually moves us forward. The ‘Aha’ Moment That […]
The Power of ‘Should’
We live in a world drowning in 'shoulds'. I should be more productive. I should be over this by now. I should be happy. I should want what everyone else seems to want. 'Should' sounds small, but its weight is immense. It carries an emotional charge—guilt, shame, anxiety, pressure—constantly whispering that we’re failing in some […]