The website boardingschoolsurvivors.co.uk suggests that adults who were not able to cope with the shock and isolation of being sent away from home at…

"I was standing in the snow by my car, looking up at the sky, when I realised that meaning had fled my life" - Allen Wheelis, 'The Seeker' The thera…

When sexual abuse/violence is experienced at any point in a survivors life, not many people are aware of how this may impact on the survivors sexuali…

This week, I will be joining the International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IF) in their global effort to raise awareness to all wo…

Authenticity Have you ever wondered about the number of roles you play in daily life? The numerous hats we wear, and masks we put on for different p…

Social media and the internet can be a fantastic resource for adults and children alike. However, to ensure that the mental health and emotional well…

A former colleague of mine once said, ‘I tend to believe something’s true when it’s painful to hear’. This sentiment intrigued me, as I recognised th…

It’s January: dark, cold and wet. The fields are fallow and gardens empty of colour. So, perhaps, are our diaries. It can be tempting to rush into fi…

How can you raise awareness about mental health and make a change in your office?

We would all like relationships to be strong and to stand the test of time, yet there are many reasons that relationships founder with the pressures…

How do you usually leave a party or a social gathering? Endings are often given great attention in the therapeutic setting. A relationship finishing…

New Year begins and you're in therapy - you have been for a while. As you start the New Year, I would highly recommend a review. It's a great time to…