Just some ways you can embrace the calm in a busy world. still waters are calming Feeling overwhelmed and stressed out? In today's fast-paced world, stress seems to be an inevitable part of life for many of us. Whether it’s deadlines at work, juggling family responsibilities, or dealing with unexpected challenges, learning effective stress management techniques is crucial for maintaining our well-being and finding balance. Stress is the body's natural response to perceived th

ositive thinking, often touted for its ability to uplift mood and promote optimism, can sometimes create a false sense of security by focusi

In today's mental health landscape, one of the significant challenges many individuals face is the lengthy waiting lists for therapy services. Whether seeking treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health concerns, the demand often outweighs the available resources within public healthcare systems like the NHS. This bottleneck can result in frustrating delays, leaving individuals grappling with their symptoms while awaiting professional support. Plus, when

Suicidal feelings can be incredibly isolating and overwhelming. As a therapist, I have seen first hand the depth of despair that can lead someone to feel like there’s no way out. It’s crucial to understand that these feelings, as intense and painful as they are, can be addressed and managed with the right support and intervention. Here, I want to offer a compassionate perspective on understanding suicidal feelings and provide guidance on what steps to take if you or someone y

Losing someone you love to suicide is an experience that shakes you to your core. As a therapist, I have walked with many individuals through the aftermath of this heartbreaking loss. The feelings that arise can be complex and overwhelming, but there are ways to navigate through this difficult time. Here, I hope to offer some guidance and support for those grappling with such a profound loss. Understanding Your Grief Grieving a suicide can feel different from other types of l

If you are a smoker (or someone who vapes)? I am sure you have wondered if it is really possible to give up the cigarettes for good. It se

When you are over thinking, or having emotional issues, it is easy to get hooked up in the media articles and latest boom of mental health. Every individual could fit into at least one of the ‘labelled’ groups yet most do not actually fit the criteria. So why is this? As human beings, we have a deep seated need to belong, but to also be different. Bring on the arguments of modern day labelling and modern day freedoms. Not only that, but when we feel different or have a low

The body and mind connection is well known. But the heart and mind connection perhaps not so much. The brain and the nervous system are intrinsically linked constantly sending signals to each other via the vast neurological network. Not only this, but hormones also are released or supressed as a result of signals sent via the body to the brain, or by the brain to the body. The brain and the heart produce the love hormone, oxytocin which has a protective influence on the heart

You’ve heard the expression. “Life is a journey.” Well, thoughts are pretty much the same. In the same way you have a choice what to think when you are late for work. (“Oh no I am going to be in such trouble! Where is the damn bus?/Why won’t the traffic move?”). You may not be able to do anything about speeding up the journey, but you do have a choice how you handle the situation. (“Ok, there’s not much I can do, so I can call in and let them know I’m going to be late, and