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What a summer it has been.The summer of 2018 will remain in the memory a GP or Psychotherapist for, at least, the amazing weather and the record of stressed-related issues arising.This summer has revealed the highest numbers of stressed and overwhelmed families, adults and adolescents reaching out to understand why they are feeling so low in mood, so dissatisfied, so anxious. Since you cannot take things out of context, when I hear people remark about how things used to be I immediately apply...

There are many different types of trauma. Some are a one off incident such as vehicle accidents, others are repeated trauma's such as war or domestic violence. Trauma is a threat to life experience, so at the point of trauma the brain goes into a survival mode. This means:

A release of energy boosting neurochemicals, adrenalin and cortisol. Digestion stops. Muscles are more efficient, in order to run away. Attention is really focussed or in some cases completely blank. Memory is stored...

Through experience of working in a substance misuse agency it has become clear that a vast majority of individuals in the midst of addiction have undiagnosed mental health conditions such as generalised anxiety disorders, OCD, depression, social anxiety disorders. This list is far from exhaustive... The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) reports that there is a"definite connection between mental illness and the use of addictive substances". Often the condition comes to light once the...

Not getting the grades you expected can be not only a huge disappointment, but also a hugely stressful and uncertain time. While just missing a grade by a few points may not have the impact you might expect, scoring significantly lower - or higher - can result in a host of options that may alter the path you had planned.

We have put together six quick tips to help you figure out what you can do if your results aren’t what you expected.

Don’t panic

Seeing results that are lower than...

If you are suffering with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), it can feel overwhelming because you can’t focus on one issue or aspect and say that is the issue. I find that when people in general come for counselling, they would like a “magic bullet” to fix their issue. While it is possible there is one issue that is the cause of their distress, my experience suggests that while the presenting issue may be a major part of the issue, there will be other aspects that are...