Ten Ways To Stop Overthinking
Being an overthinker sounds as though it might be a good thing. Surely thinking about things is useful and productive? But overthinking does not mean you are very thoughtful, it…
Mental Health
How To Face University And Stay Well
Whether you are a fresher, or going back for your first- second- or third-year, the start of the academic year can be stressful and difficult. If you are a student…
Am I Neurotic? What is Neurotic Behaviour & How to Deal with it
Obsessive thoughts and negative thought patterns are symptoms of a range of mental health conditions, but they can also indicate neurotic behaviour. In this article, we’re going to look more…
How to Deal With Empty Nest Syndrome
It’s the time of year that many parents and carers have been preparing for: the moment when their youngest offspring (or only child) heads off to university or college. So…
How To Spot If Someone Has A Hoarding Disorder
Clutter forms a part of many people’s lives, whether it’s bills and flyers piled up on a sideboard, a wardrobe stuffed with clothes that no longer suit or fit, or…
Four Practical Tips To Help You Manage Your Worries
“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” Corrie ten Boom If you’re a worrier then you may find yourself constantly fretting about the future. Whether…
Can You Be Depressed Without Knowing It?
Public awareness about the symptoms of depression is quite high, and as psychotherapists and counsellors, we spend a lot of time working with people with depression, so we know quite…
How Counselling Can Help You Manage Your Anxiety
Anxiety is the top reason for seeking therapeutic support. Anxiety is on a spectrum, and the symptoms may go from daily worrying to a constant sense of unease, and even…
Are You A Sociopath?
Do you find it hard to tune in to the emotions of others? Have you been told you are insensitive? If so, you might have been accused of being a…
How To Diminish The Power Of Your Inner Critic
Most of us have an inner critic: a part of our psyche that likes to bring us down, criticise our best efforts, and even bully us into believing we’re not…