Are you a Perfectionist?
And, if you are, what is the problem with that? You might think that being a perfectionist is a good thing because it gets you closer to reaching your goals…
Mental Health
Mum, Her Mental Health And Me
Growing up with a mentally ill mum has had its challenges. From first memories of not being able to reach her through the bars of my cot to the fantastic…
What To Do If You Are Struggling Post-Abortion
Many people do not experience any after-effects after they have had a termination. In fact, the majority of women have positive responses to abortion, and experience a sense of relief…
Are You Co-Dependent?
Co-dependency is a condition, like OCD, that is widely misunderstood. The word ‘co-dependent’ is in common usage but is misused more often than not. Much as people might comment if…
How Being In Therapy Can Help You Find Your Voice
The reasons why people come into therapy are vast and various. You may have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right in your life, and you’d like the space…
Five Things You Do To Stress Yourself Out – And How To Stop
Stress is so much a part of our everyday lives, what with the expectations of a 24/7 society, the ‘always on’ nature of social media, the pressures of work, and…
Are You Bipolar?
Bipolar is the fourth most common mental health problem in the UK – after depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. It affects about one in every 100 people. It used to be called manic-depressive…
Being In Therapy: How Speaking To A Therapist Is Different From Chatting To A Friend
“It’s good to talk,” so the old saying goes – and this year’s National Conversation Week (19th – 25th March) is encouraging us all to put our smartphones down, take…
Five Ways To Feel More Optimistic
The arrival of Spring traditionally blows in the chance of new possibilities and new options in life. The daffodils and snowdrops cropping up in our gardens are a metaphor for…
Why Clearing Your Clutter Is Good For Your Mental Health
“You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are still full of yesterday’s junk.” Louise Smith Are you still holding on to stuff from your past that’s stopping you from…