Starting Therapy: A Gentle Guide for anyone feeling Unsure
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” — C.G. Jung Starting therapy can feel daunting. I often tell clients that
Finding the Next Steps: What If My Exam Results Weren’t What I Expected?
When you open your exam results, whether GCSEs or A-Levels, there’s often a sense of expectation hanging in the air. You might have pictured a
Exam Result Worries: Coping With the Wait and What to Do Next
Waiting for your A-level or GCSE results can be incredibly stressful. There’s pressure from all sides — social media, school, teachers, family — and often,
Boredom & Mental Health: Why Unstructured Time is Both Good & Challenging
It is safe to say that our lives have become very structured, from calendars and routines being filled quickly with work, school or life demands,
Rest: The Reboot We Forget We Need
As a counselling psychologist, I’ve noticed a theme that often emerges around this time of year. By July, many of us have been running on
How to Cope When Your Therapist Goes on Holiday
It’s completely normal and valid to feel upset, angry or sad when your therapist goes on holiday. It makes sense to feel a sense of
Navigating Identity and Mental Health: Understanding the Connection
“Who even am I?” It’s a big question — one that pops up regularly through the course of life, and there may be times where
Screen Time and Mental Health: Finding the Right Balance
Screens are an unavoidable part of modern life. From schoolwork and socialising to gaming, scrolling, and streaming, a lot of our day happens on a
Online Friendships vs. Real-Life Connections: Finding Balance in a Digital World
It’s never been easier to connect with others in the digital world and many of us are forming and maintaining friendships online. These connections can
The Impact of Social Media on Teen Mental Health
Social media and its influence on teen mental health has become an increasing concern for both parents and clinicians. It might be tempting to ignore
Food and Mood – The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Wellbeing
We all know that food fuels our bodies — but what we often overlook is how much it also fuels our minds. This blog explores
Creative Outlets for Young Minds: How Art, Music, and Movement Support Mental Health
In today’s fast paced, screen saturated world, nurturing the mental wellbeing of young minds is more crucial than ever. While therapy, mindfulness, and medication have
How Parents Can Support Their Child’s Mental Health
Supporting a child’s mental health is essential to ensuring they grow up with the emotional resilience and coping skills needed to navigate life’s challenges. We
The Role of Nature in Boosting Mental Wellbeing
When so much of life happens at a fast pace, behind screens and indoors, it’s easy to forget how vital the natural world is to
Supporting Neurodiverse Children Through Sensory Overload
A guide for parents: If you’re the parent of a neurodiverse child—whether they’re autistic, have ADHD, sensory processing disorder, or another neurodevelopmental condition—you may already
ADHD and Exams: Study Strategies
Begin revision by reviewing all subject syllabi and traffic lighting topics accordingly: red for no understanding or knowledge; orange for understanding but low knowledge; green
How to manage exam stress without burning out
We all remember that one person in class who never seemed stressed about upcoming exams or even if they were, managed to hide what they
Understanding Autism in Girls: Why It’s Often Missed
The recent increase in conversations around autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been shining a light on misconceptions and stigma around ASD which have
