As I write this, I am very aware of the plethora of coronavirus-related mental health advice out there at the moment. On the one hand, we are in isol…

As we move along in our daily lives, our emotions send us important messages about our needs and our sense of who we are in relation to others. Even…

I want to acknowledge those individuals whose suffering from anxiety has intensified due to the pandemic of Covid-19. Anxiety is experienced in the…

Many people are feeling the weight of monotony pressing down as lockdown continues for many of us. One day can seem much like another. When we reflec…

At this time of global crises, it may feel like a pause button has been pressed, almost as if time is standing still. Some may see this as an opportu…

In order to help with the symptoms of trauma, we need to think of the trauma response as being an accelerator. I often remind my clients that trauma…

In the present distressing uncertainties, we are all trying to make difficult decisions about what to do to make the best of whatever, sometimes cata…

Fear is a deeply wired response that has evolved to protect us from perceived threat and promote our survival. It's not limited to us humans, it's a…

The most difficult emotional tasks following the death of a loved one are to process feelings of sadness, loss and fear. Everyday tasks can seem very…

Writing can be useful for those who are experiencing post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss.  Writing can help give expression to o…

We are all participating in a global experiment. We are all experiencing the impact of the pandemic. Our responses to this will be varied depending u…

Stress is a feeling of overwhelm that generally has a clear cause or trigger. Life throws you a curveball that you didn’t expect, or you have to make…