Book Nook
Books can be a crackerjack supplement to personal growth and therapy. The Book Nook is an ever-growing hub for all my mental health-related favourites.
(Books are now linked to independent booksellers; Willow Tree Counselling receives no financial remuneration for purchases made through these links. Please consider supporting local indie bookstores - many of which are fighting to stay open.)
How to Break Up With Your Phone: The 30-Day Digital Detox Plan
by Catherine Price (2025)
It wasn’t until after I read this book (2018 edition) that I discovered that there is a new edition, updated for 2025. I love this book, which blends mindfulness and practical habit management strategies to help those of us who would like to de-centre phones in our everyday lives.
How To Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing
by KC Davis (2022)
While Marie Kondo taught me to let go of a lot, KC Davis helped me to forgive myself, no matter the state of my home. A boon to neurodivergent folks, those struggling with mental health issues, or anyone else who is overwhelmed by life, therapist KC Davis, offers practical, forgiving strategies and care tasks that we can all use. Highly recommended.
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
by Marie Kondo (2014)
This bestseller, translated from the original Japanese, breaks away from traditional ‘clear the clutter’ manuals, asking us to reflect on our relationship with objects, keeping only those things which spark joy. While I can’t say that I subscribe to all its principles, this book helped and continues to help me let go of belongings that are not serving me anymore.