Do you find yourself feeling anxious in meetings? You wait for your turn to speak but it never seems to come. Or you drum up the courage to say somet…

There are three generally acknowledged booby traps awaiting those on the sometimes rocky road to recovery, whether they have been dry a day, a week,…

True strength is just like the beautiful shapes and colours in a kaleidoscope: it comes in many forms, sizes and shades. There are examples of this a…

There are many reasons why sleep is important for your physical and mental health. Having an interrupted night's sleep or having very little sleep c…

Fear… we all feel it. A sudden startle in response to a perceived threat, a shortness of breath and chest constriction as your heart quickens pace. A…

The festive season is supposed to be joyful and relaxing, but for many it is the opposite. The various celebrations as the year draws to a close can…

The holiday season should be the time for couples to come together and express their love through romantic winter dates, present giving and meaningfu…

Male clients in relationships are often coming to therapy resentful of the fact that their partners seem more interested in their friends, careers an…

Today I want to talk about love. I feel love is an important aspect of therapy. I’m not talking in any kind of sentimental way, on the contrary, I th…

The NHS (NHS.uk) recommends and prescribes exercise as a treatment for depression and anxiety, as the evidence grows for its effectiveness in the tre…

We live in a consumerist society and constantly have to make decisions around budgeting and where to best direct our money. Coming up to Christmas ca…

The subject of Christmas is increasingly prevalent in the therapy room at this time of year. There are many factors which can make many of us feel th…