A trauma refers to a wound caused by a tear in a barrier like the skin. Psychological trauma involves piercing the defences protecting mental space o…

I read a really interesting piece of work by Richard Stott the other day. In 2007, he talked about a concept called 'Rational-Emotional Dissociation'…

Because I am a Clinical Psychologist, time spent with male friends can sometimes feel like a strange no-mans-land (excuse the pun). On the one hand,…

A comic strip called 'Medikidz' has been developed to help younger members of the family understand how illnesses (such as stroke) affect loved ones.

When a counsellor says they take a spiritual approach to psychotherapy, it often needs further explanation as the word ‘spiritual’ may have different…

‘I am often told that I should grow a thicker skin. I’m too sensitive. I let things get to me too much.’ The Boundaries in the mind concept, develope…

Is there such a recipe that we can follow to increase the likelihood of being satisfied in life generally? Also known as happiness or being happy, o…

If stress is a non intended consequence of how we function psychologically, how do we go about it in order to live less stressful lives? From lookin…

Being responsible and accountable are qualities that we teach and nurture in our children. A responsible person is a great employee, highly valued by…

The ever-growing workloads of GPs are making them physically and mentally unwell.

You fight with the most important people in your life because those relationships are worth fighting for; this anonymous quote is perhaps the reason…

If diets were the solution to overeating, there wouldn’t be a problem! Can’t you see the ‘hunger within’?  There are many more issues to do with bei…