Demystifying therapy, psychology and mental health
Our blog, written by a qualified therapist, aims to clearly explain the tools and techniques used in therapeutic and coaching practice and discover how their mind works, what causes problems and what treatment approaches are helpful (or not).
We aim to give our readers a peek behind the curtain of an industry often shrouded in mystery and enable those interested in mental well-being to discover the right approach for themselves without any B.S.
thinking of trying therapy?
Are you thinking of trying therapy? Here’s some advice from a registered therapist.
what is a trance?
What is a trance? Discover how everyone experiences trance every day and how that state of mind can be useful in freeing yourself from unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
what is mental wellness?
What is mental wellness? Is it something only a few people can claim, or can anyone truly say they are mentally well?
what is NLP?
A quick primer on NLP and how it can be used in a Therapeutic Coaching environment.
what is solution focussed therapy?
Solution focussed therapy means that we take one issue at a time and deal with it so that it doesn’t affect us any more. It’s very satisfying because the results are so easy to recognise once we have eliminated the problem.
Blue Monday
Today is Blue Monday. Officially the most miserable day of the year. Why is this? How are you coping?
Are we a depressed nation?
Anti-depressant prescriptions in the UK have continued to rise over the past six years. A shocking 83.4 million items were dispensed in the year 2021/22.
Dealing with grief
Dealing with grief and loss is different for everyone. Whether you are grieving yourself or caring for someone who is, this article offers some practical advice. You will grow around grief, but be patient because it does take time. Don’t expect too much or think you have to “get over it” in a certain period of time. Grieving is natural and a sign of love, and it happens to everyone.
Sad? Or S.A.D.?
As the season’s change and mornings and evenings get darker, many people in the Northern hemisphere start to feel ready to hibernate. Low mood, tiredness and carbohydrate cravings start to appear. For some, these are the symptoms of S.A.D, or Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Memories are made of this?
What are memories made of? Did you know that your memory of something will always be different from someone else’s? In this blog series, discover why you remember the way you do.
Enter the reality tunnel
Everyone lives in a reality tunnel and everyone’s tunnel is different. Inside your own tunnel are memories, emotions, beliefs and information about how you see and perceive the world. You made that tunnel up. It’s not actually real, but your brain thinks it is.
Did you know you have three brains?
Evolutionary theory tells us that humans have evolved to have three brains. Which one controls how you see the world?
Is confidence a trick?
Is confidence a confidence trick? Are all the confident people faking it? Do they really feel something very different inside?
What would you score yourself out of 10?
Think about it. Why wouldn’t you score yourself a 10? Hardly anyone does. What would it take to improve YOUR score?
Stories we tell ourselves
Did you know that your life and how you see the world is just a story? Often referred to in psychology as a ‘life script’, the good news is that you are the author and can create a happier story for the next chapter.
The signs of burnout
Burnout isn’t just something that happens to high-flying executives or the rich and famous. It can happen to anyone.
Do you know what to look out for in yourself and others? How can you stop the negative spiral of stress?