by Viv Kenchington | Jun 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
As we approach the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, many of us find ourselves drawn to the light. The extra hours of sunshine encourage us outdoors. Gardens are in bloom, nature is thriving, and there is often a sense of energy and possibility in the air....
by Viv Kenchington | May 21, 2026 | Hypnotherapy, Inspirational Stuff, Nervous System Regulation
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness around the importance of “nervous system regulation” when it comes to mental and emotional wellbeing. More people are beginning to recognise that stress, anxiety, overwhelm and burnout are not simply problems of...
by Viv Kenchington | Apr 13, 2026 | Kids Club - The Calm Compass Club, What am I up to?
Why Join The Calm Compass Club? Parenting today often feels like a balancing act. Between busy schedules, school pressures, social expectations, and the constant noise of the world around us, many children are carrying more emotional weight than we realise. Worries...
by Viv Kenchington | Mar 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
I was sitting in the garden today, soaking up a bit of sun with a cup of tea in between clients, and I thought to myself there is a specific kind of magic that happens in late March. The air still carries a crisp reminder of winter, but the light has changed. It’s...
by Viv Kenchington | Feb 1, 2026 | Inspirational Stuff, What am I up to?
February often gets a bit of a “marmite” reputation. To some, it’s the tail end of a long, cold winter; to others, it’s the month of Valentine’s and pancakes. But if you look closely, if you really pause and observe—February is actually one of the most...
by Viv Kenchington | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Welcome to The Calm Compass Club The Calm Compass Club was created at the intersection of two very important parts of my life: being a mum and being a hypnotherapist who has spent years supporting children and adults with anxiety, confidence, sleep, and emotional...
by Viv Kenchington | Nov 15, 2025 | Uncategorized
November is a month of contrast. It sits between the fiery brightness of autumn and the busy build-up to December, holding a quieter, more introspective energy. For many people, this shift into shorter days, colder weather, and a slower pace brings subtle emotional...
by Viv Kenchington | Oct 15, 2025 | autumn, Inspirational Stuff, Uncategorized
As September begins to soften and the air takes on that unmistakable shift, there’s a quiet sense that something new is approaching. Early sunsets, cooler evenings, and the faint rustle of leaves carry hints of October long before it fully arrives. It’s a subtle...
by Viv Kenchington | Sep 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
As summer softens and September rolls in with its cooler mornings and golden light, many of us feel a quiet shift within ourselves. The pace changes. The air changes. And something inside us begins to change too. September has always been a gentle invitation — a...
by Viv Kenchington | Aug 10, 2025 | Hypnotherapy, Inspirational Stuff
☀️ August: A Moment to Pause, Before the Next Chapter Begins August has a way of stretching time. The mornings feel slower, the evenings linger, and there’s a softness to the days that invites us to breathe a little deeper. Yet beneath that warmth, many families begin...
