Psychoanalytic approaches are very different to those of CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. If a client says, 'Im depressed' , the therapist will not claim to know what this means or what will be best for the client. On the contrary, it will be a question of unpacking what the word means for the particular […]
Lets Talk About Suicide The shock of hearing that someone has taken their own life can stop you in your tracks. It makes you wonder what they must have been feeling to reach such a decision. To think that they felt they had no other options left is heartbreaking. What do they leave behind? The […]
Sadness; A Negative Emotion? My client spoke of her fear that expressing sadness might invite negativity into her life. But is sadness truly a negative emotion? I argue that it’s not. Sadness is a natural part of our lives. By expressing sadness, you allow it to pass and create space for happiness to unfold. Psychotherapy […]
My clients always ask me what tips I can give them to manage their wellbeing Here are some simple tools for the well-being of our mind, body and soul 1) Exercise What do I mean by exercise? I don’t mean running miles or HIIT regimes. It’s about what works for you. Recent research has shown […]