Going to therapy, either for the very first time or returning to receive further life support can be really daunting.  It can feel like a mysterious…

Do you have fuzzy boundaries? Do you keep in touch with ex's or permit loved ones to contact you whenever it suits them? Are you afraid you will lose…

Psychotherapy is good for the mind and for improving your mood, and we also now know that exercise is good for the mind too as well as the body (Keef…

Have you ever tried to explain why you can’t get on a flight to someone who doesn’t understand? Or tried to get out of going to a party because the t…

In order to bring harmony into our lives, it is important to consider the whole person; the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual aspects of huma…

This week saw the airing of the much talked about 'Leaving Neverland' documentary, a hugely powerful and insightful look into the experience of two y…

For many women there is a decision made, usually in conjunction with a significant other, to 'have a baby' or 'start a family'. It might be discussed…

Are you braving it out on yet another weight loss diet, giving into food cravings and feeling like a failure? Maybe it’s not you that’s failing the d…

One of the most common things I get asked is for tips and tools to deal with anxiety on a day to day basis. These are not long-term solutions as they…

You will no doubt have noticed that an awful lot is being written at the moment about what is being termed “emotional labour”. Now, I'm going to mak…

There are two main types of trauma: Physical trauma: a serious injury to the body, i.e. blunt force trauma, penetrating trauma, etc. Psychologica…

A great kindness you can give yourself, if you are experiencing bereavement or any kind of loss at this time, is to drop the idea that you should be…