Amid the distractions, relentless demands, and rapid pace of today’s world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from the present moment. Our minds often dwell in the past or race toward the future, leaving little space to fully experience the here and now. Mindfulness offers a remedy for this, helping us slow down, tune …
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In today’s fast-paced world, where work deadlines, social media pressures, and personal responsibilities often take centre stage, it’s easy to forget the importance of simply spending time with friends. Yet, the value of these connections goes far beyond just having a good time; they play a crucial role in our mental health and overall well-being. …
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Breadcrumbing is a technique used in narcissistic relationships to bring the control back to the abuser. Take a moment and reflect upon your narcissistic relationship…do you find yourself surprised to see that so little of what you received went such a long way? Through a narcissistic relationship you might have experienced a lack of kindness, …
If you think this is yet another blog post about 10 things you can do to prioritise your mental health…you are close…there are actually 12:) As a therapist, I am a big advocate of parity-mental health on par with physical health, working together, in symbiosis for a better self. Looking after our mental health ties …
Challenging unhelpful thoughts is an effective and useful Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) technique offered as a tool in therapeutical work. By challenging unhelpful thoughts we do not simply think positively about a negative situation, but we work on learning how to recognise and challenge those thoughts by examining evidence for and against them. The aim …
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If you find yourself needing some emergency support and not sure where to reach out, here are some useful details of organisations providing mental health support: EMERGENCY SERVICES-Call 999 -open 24/7 NHS 111-Call 111 -open 24/7 SHOUT -text SHOUT TO 85258 SAMARITANS-Call 116 123 -open 24/7 CHILDLINE -Support for children, up to their …