A little introduction
For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to develop my own independent practice; to be able to offer the high quality, compassionate and completely individualised psychological therapy…
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Supporting people to stay in, or return to, work
Being engaged in meaningful activity and being financially stable play an important role in maintaining good mental wellbeing. However, for many reasons, work can become an additional source of stress,…
Why training alone isn’t enough
On the 17th January, there was a debate in parliament regarding mental health first aid in the workplace, where a cross party group of MPs overwhelmingly backed a motion to…
Poor mental health in the workplace – what are the costs?
In 2017, the Thriving at Work report was published following an independent review of how employers can better support the mental health of all people currently in employment. The report…
What are my values and why do they matter?
How easy is it to identify our values? So often they are something that we don’t really think about and therefore it can be challenging to know if we are…
How do I know which is the right therapy or therapist for me?
With so many therapies and therapists to choose from, it can be a daunting and overwhelming process to find the right one for you. For some people, it can take…
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the ability to maintain awareness moment to moment of both our internal and external world. It is about being present in the moment with the capacity to notice…
How do I know if I’m ready for therapy or if it is even right for me?
This is a really important question to ask yourself before starting therapy, but it is also a tricky one to answer, particularly if you haven’t tried therapy before. However, it…
How are trauma memories different from normal memories?
If we imagine that our minds are like a cupboard with various shelves and rails, then our memories will be like the things that we put in the cupboard. Most…
What is EMDR and how does it work?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that was developed to help those suffering with painful trauma memories including those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It…