Why Are You Here?
Stress dampens pleasure. In my opinion, we are not here to lead stressful lives but rather to grow and develop.
Stress Awareness Month - Your Inner Resources
One of the things that people may not think about too much in relation to stress is their inner resources. We tend to live compartmentalised lives.
April is Stress Awareness Month
When we say we are stressed, we generally mean we are feeling overwhelmed, trying to cope with things beyond our capacity to do so.
De-cluttering the Mind and Emotions
I don’t know about you but I love looking at other people’s homes on Pinterest and other sites. I love looking at other people’s styles and colour schemes and noting the feelings these give me.
What’s Wrong, Can You Fix It?
This morning, a video came up on my youtube feed by the Canadian professor of psychology at Toronto University and clinical psychologist, Jordan Peterson.
Break It Into Chunks
Some years ago, a young woman came to see me wanting help to reduce her weight. She was very successful in a very short period of time in fact.
Forgiveness and Emotional Wellbeing
Very noticeably lately, I have been helping people forgive others who have wronged them in some way, or indeed forgive themselves
What Is Your Next Partner Like?
Recently in a consultation with a client, she mentioned that she would like to meet someone and settle into a committed relationship and have children.
Handling the Unscrupulous
Not long ago, it came to my attention that a former colleague was not only copying me professionally in many regards but also making liberal use of my copyright material.
Covid-19 and Mental Health in the Over 50s
Recently, someone sent me this article from the Daily Mail on how the pandemic and its associated restrictions on our lives has impacted mental health. The study looked at people in the over 50 age group.
No Interest in Chocolate
Habits can feel permanent, but they are not. The right approach can shift things so that you no longer feel compelled to carry out the behaviour.
30 Minute Online Relaxation Sessions
Find out about the 30 minute relaxation sessions and follow-up recording I offer. Live session via Zoom or Skype.
New London Bridge / Borough Practice
I now practise from beautiful therapy rooms between London Bridge and Borough underground stations.
Ghosts of Past Relationships
Recently someone came to see me who wanted to meet someone and form a committed relationship. The trouble was that she had had a number of bad experiences in past relationships which had made her wary.
The Power of Commitment
Recently a young woman came to see me wanting to stop bingeing, something she had been doing for many years and found was becoming more and more frequent.
Does Relaxation Matter?
Recently a young woman came to see me complaining of anxiety accompanied by a tight feeling in the throat.
Understanding Ultradian Rhythms
Understanding our biological rhythms and using them to our advantage is enormously beneficial…
Wired for Breaks?
Most of us have probably heard of the Circadian Rhythm, a 24 hour cycle in the body which governs when we are asleep and when we are awake.