Scroll. Swipe. Type. Repeat. Social media has become part of our daily routine – most of us (myself included) reach for our phones as soon as we wake up and keep scrolling to the minute we fall asleep. It feels normal, almost automatic. But how often do we pause to consider just how deeply it […]
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NHS and Private Therapy:
NHS and Private Therapy: What’s the Difference and What’s Right for You? 1 in 4 people in the UK experience mental health challenges but therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all. The kind of support you choose can make a real difference. Finding the right therapist and the right style of therapy is a key step toward better […]
Lessons for Us All from the End of Life
The end of life is a topic that many find uncomfortable to discuss, but it’s also a time that can offer profound insights and lessons for those willing to reflect on it. As therapists, we work with people across the lifespan and this includes those facing the end of their life, be that because of […]
The Ephemeral Nature of Shifting Opinions: Understanding and Stabilising Perceptions of Others
The nature of humans forming opinions of other humans is a complex phenomena, during which it is not uncommon to observe quick shifts in perception. In this article we explore the idea of human to human perception, its purpose and how accurate we are in those perceptions, we also explore the need to regulate flux […]
Putting the ‘How’ into Relationship Boundaries
We all know that boundaries are supposedly important for healthy relationships. But no one ever teaches us exactly what a boundary is, How to set one, how to communicate it and what to do when someone crosses that boundary. There are so many important life skills we are expected to just know, with no guidance, […]