It’s not you, it’s me: how to break up with your therapist. When I mentioned this last week, I was being slightly tongue in cheek, and had decided to write about something completely different today. But, working the way the Universe does, I was brought back to it this morning with someone’s real life situation. … Read more
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My Psychotherapist is nice, but are they any good? Any article thinking about his question will usually begin with a handful of key points. These are quite pedestrian, but for the sake of inclusion (and dare I say to demonstrate my own competence!) I’m going to list them here before going on to talk about … Read more
Procrastination: How to cut it out… (if you can get round to it) I remember as a child, like most young people, really not wanting to do some things or engage in certain activities. The stock response from my parents and in fact all the adults around me at that time was that this was … Read more
I’m feeling anxious right now. What can I do? When I see a patient, and very often for the first time, they often come into the therapy room feeling anxious, and in a state of high anxiety. This is likely because it’s the presenting issue that needs to be reduced rapidly, in the short-medium, and … Read more
How can I treat my anxiety, and start to feel better? We instinctively seem to recognise anxiety when we have it, what we’re feeling, and how unpleasant it can be, but often struggle to describe what it actually is. It’s a slippery fish. Is it an emotional feeling, negative thinking, or a physical sensation? For … Read more
Five ways to support your employees’ mental health Promote openness Everyone should feel able to express their concerns and suggestions for improvement whilst at work. A study by UK charity Mind found that one in five people didn’t feel comfortable telling their boss that work was proving to be too stressful. What begins as easily-resolved … Read more
Simple steps to better mental wellbeing Breathwork Deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, also known as the “rest and digest” response. This promotes calmness and relaxation in your body so it can carry out regulatory functions. To activate your parasympathetic nervous system, you need to slow down. Try taking deep breaths in through your … Read more
Finding happiness in the everyday Practice gratitude Studies show that people who practise gratitude are more likely to feel happier with their everyday lives. Not only can gratitude help you to see more of the positives in your life, it can help you to feel more satisfied with the here and now. When you’re able … Read more
How much does talking therapy cost? And why? How did therapy get so expensive? How much does therapy cost? We should probably start with how much therapy actually costs. The problem with this is there’s no definitive answer. The cost of therapy can vary massively and will depend on factors like where you live and … Read more
5 ways to manage your mental health without a therapist Take care of your physical health Improving your mental health with exercise Studies suggest that even as little as 10 minutes of brisk walking can drastically impact our mood. The powerful endorphins released when exercising can often act as a natural antidepressant. You might have … Read more