Navigating grief during the Christmas period
During my time working with bereavement, I saw how many different, and often conflicting, emotions the Christmas period brought up for my clients. As with
Common Misconceptions About Art Therapy: A Therapist’s Perspective on Working with Children and Young Adults
Art therapy is a powerful form of self-expression that offers children and young adults a unique way to process emotions, challenges, and experiences that are
Sleep Hygiene and Mental Health
When it comes to maintaining our mental health and overall well-being, sleep is one crucial aspect that may often be overlooked. We have all experienced
6 realistic and simple tips for self-care
Sometimes, taking care of ourselves can seem like a daunting task, especially since we’re exposed to so much information about what to do and what
Nurturing a Positive Mindset During Exam Season: Self-Care and Mindfulness for Teens and Young Adults
As a psychotherapist specialising in working with teenagers and young adults, I understand the unique pressures that come with exam periods. The stress, anxiety, and
How affirmations can help children and young people with their anxiety
The way we speak to ourselves can have a big impact on our mood, our self-concept (the way we feel about ourselves), and our mental
Managing the Christmas Holidays
Whilst the Christmas period can be a joyful time for many, it can also bring up difficult feelings, for several reasons: grieving loved ones who
Physical Grounding techniques for anxiety
Grounding techniques aim to bring you back to the present. It distracts your mind from negative and challenging emotions and unwanted experiences to refocus on
Mental grounding techniques for anxiety
Grounding techniques aim to bring you back to the present. It distracts your mind from negative and challenging emotions and unwanted experiences to refocus on
Exposure Therapy
When we feel anxious or intimidated by something, an immediate reaction is often to avoid. Avoiding something in the short term can feel great! The
Can dogs improve our mental health?
Dog assisted interventions for children and young adults. “Dogs don’t rationalize. They don’t hold anything against a person. They don’t see the outside of a
How to help someone who is having a panic attack
A panic attack is a sudden and intense feeling of anxiety and fear. During a panic attack, a person can have mental and physical symptoms,
Tips to take care of your mental well-being during the holidays
Christmas can be a lovely time, with loving memories and family gatherings. However, it can also be tough and challenging. Here are some simple yet helpful
Managing Christmas with Trauma
If we have unresolved trauma from our childhoods (we all have some trauma), then holiday seasons can be tricky to manage and navigate. We might
How to support your child at Christmas
The holidays can be a challenge for many families and especially so if your child is struggling with their mental health. These are some ideas
Raising a child with ADHD (podcast)
TRC Psychotherapist Sol Matossian joined Sheer Luxe’s Founder Georgie Coleridge Cole and Stephanie Farrario to talk about raising children with ADHD. Topics include: what symptoms
There is a place beyond the intensity of being in recovery
There is a place beyond the intensity of being in recovery. I promise. When we are at the beginning, or midst of recovery it can
Nutritional Tips for Eating Disorder Recovery
So much of the magic of Christmas can get lost to the intense anxiety, depression and fear around food which the holidays can trigger. For
