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Know Thyself: A Guided Journaling Course
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Writing for self-discovery
Hi, I’m Rachel — a poet, narrator, and facilitator. I help people connect more deeply with themselves and others through honest expression and grounded communication.
My journaling courses and creative workshops offer simple, practical tools to build clarity, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
When we understand ourselves, we begin to live with more honesty and ease. Our thoughts, words, and actions start to align. That’s where trust and real connection grow — within us, and between us.
“Self-knowledge is the beginning of all wisdom.”
About me
After graduating from university in Glasgow, I spent 20 years in Tokyo, drawn to roles rooted in creativity, communication, and connection—from anchoring TV news to co-creating a Montessori kindergarten, a DEI-focused non-profit, and a shared-living community.
Two decades of challenging and enriching experiences, including raising children in another language and culture, deepened my interest in how we grow—individually and together—and how assumptions about ourselves and our inherited beliefs influence our capacity for compassion and collaboration.
Now back in Scotland, I’m distilling those experiences into reflective writing courses that blend poetry, journaling, conversation, and somatic practices. At the heart of my work is a desire to share everyday tools that help us navigate the world with greater peace and clarity—whether in intimate relationships, learning spaces, or leadership roles.
I hold an MSc in Creative Writing from the University of Edinburgh, an MA in Sociology from the University of Sheffield, and a BA in English Literature from the University of Strathclyde. Outside of work, I love reading about neuroscience and philosophy, impromptu kitchen dance parties with my kids, long walks, deep talks, crosswords, and coffee.
