Addictions are psychological or physiological impulses that keep us tied to a certain substance or behaviour, even when our compulsions become destru…

I had the great pleasure and honour to recently speak on the topic of anxiety and panic attacks at the Sunday Times Life Lessons Festival. The hall w…

What is anorexia? Anorexia is an emotional problem when an individual has a fear of gaining weight, has a constant negative dialogue that they are f…

Children face many challenges in life, and it can be difficult for parents and carers to know what they can do to help. This option can have a positi…

Increasing your confidence can open up many doors in life and allow you to enjoy all kinds of wonderful experiences. Six top tips to boost confidenc…

In recent years we have realised how important it is to look after ourselves to ensure good health and longevity. There are gyms on every High Street…

Are you having suicidal thoughts? Know that you are loved and you are not alone in this. With the right support, these feelings can go away and you c…

It is important to remember that anxiety is completely natural, and everyone will experience anxiety and stress as a part of life. No one has a const…

You might be wondering what self-care has to do with therapy. When I trained as a therapist it wasn't one of the modules about which we learnt, and y…

There is a famous quote by Dickens which goes "procrastination is the thief of time, collar him". But I think it’s worse than that - procrastination…

One of the things that people often do to help themselves is to change their mindset. Life is short. You need a 'can do' mentality to fulfil your dr…

Sexual abuse is an area that affects men and women equally, however, an individual will rarely come forward about the sexual abuse. Understandably th…