Research suggests that one in four of us will suffer from some form of depression or anxiety in our lifetime. These conditions are very common and ca…

A turning point in mental health research took place in 1980 when a new diagnosis called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was created. It descri…

The aim of this article is to help you to understand the mind’s reaction to trauma. The reactions can be upsetting in themselves and you can find you…

The NSPCC report: how safe are our children (2015) highlights something of the prevalence and incidence of childhood sexual abuse. The report suggest…

In working with emotionally intense, sensitive and gifted individuals, it is important to be cautious of the confines of categories and diagnoses. Fa…

Recent BBC reporting has identified an increase of 35% in psychological difficulties experienced by police staff over the last five years. While thos…

When the physical, emotional and bodily remembered memories of sexual abuse are kept secret, a tension of conflict exists within the survivor. This i…

The idea of speaking about what has happened to you might be overwhelming. You might be afraid that if you do start talking that you simply will not…

Trauma is an experience of being completely overwhelmed, of being out of control. Trauma can be the result of a one-off event like a road accident, b…

PTSD can affect many people, not just soldiers and those in the front line who are regularly exposed to violent situations. It is an affliction close…

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD can be understood as normal symptoms in response to abnormal events. How people respond to trauma…

My practice in Wrexham, North Wales and Whitchurch, Shropshire has enabled me to work successfully with clients who have brought to sessions a wide r…