Make your own happiness Everything you need to feel happy and content lies within you. Whilst it is difficult to …
Make your own happiness
CBT
3 ways to embrace and reduce stress
I find life very stressful these days. There seems to be less time to enjoy life and most of my time is spent rushing …
The different types of psychological treatments
Our mental health is being challenged more than ever. The world is more competitive, social media dictates how we should look and what we should …
How is that working for you??
Helpful thinking I attended a CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) workshop led by Steve Hollon at Surrey University a while ago. He was inspirational and …
Teens and depression: Troubling symptoms no parent should ignore
Teenage depression is a condition that should never be taken lightly. It’s not just a phase or the sufferer feeling “blue” for no apparent reason. …
How to treat Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder creates avoidance of others, which in turn makes the problem worse. Avoidant behaviour fuels the problem whereas approach-behaviour, while scary, is the …
10 Inspiring tips to having a successful life
YOUR POTENTIAL IS DETERMINED (OR LIMITED) BY YOUR SELF-BELIEF. For a successful life, self-belief is a great advantage. If you believe in yourself enough you …
Three ways we try to balance our emotions
We regulate our emotions using three systems according to Paul Gilbert who founded Compassion Focused Therapy. We, by default, stay in threat mode (that’s why …
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) involves obsessions (thoughts) and compulsions (behaviour).It is a severely debilitating disorder that can interfere with daily living and cause problems with …
4 Tips for dealing with social anxiety
4 Tips for dealing with social anxiety Social anxiety is a common issue that affects millions of people. It can be quite debilitating …