Peace of mind: ******** Change your thoughts and you change your world. Norman Vincent Peale ******** Peace of mind comes from learning to separate yourself from your thoughts. Psychologists call this cognitive defusion and it is an effective way to reduce anxiety. How cognitive behavioral therapy works The basic premise of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is that... » read more
500% SURGE IN MENTAL HEALTH ‘TICKING TIME BOMB’ REFERRALS SINCE LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS LIFTED An independent British healthcare company that provides a UK-wide GP service has reported a 500% surge in calls and access to its services seeking help on mental health issues. Cheshire-based AKEA Life – which provides an award-winning 5-star concierge GP and health... » read more
People sometimes feel overwhelmed with different life’s issues; this can be problems with their marriages, past abuse they haven’t completely healed from, or they may be depressed. It could also be a difficulty at work, abuse of a child at a young age, academic failure at school, or the loss of a spouse. These... » read more
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 be doing, and social comparisons are in our awareness daily. Depression and anxiety are on the rise as well due to uncertainty about the future, worries about relationships and work,... » read more
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), is often diagnosed when an individual has a diverse range of neurological symptoms that do not neatly fit into any specific category. Individuals with Functional Neurological Disorder have provided me with these interesting comments: FND does not always have a psychological cause i.e. past trauma – for some people, it... » read more
To say we’re in the midst of a mental health crisis is not an exaggeration. Mental health concerns have been increasing for years and have only been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis and national lockdowns. Over half of UK adults said their mental health got worse as a result of the March 2020 restrictions. The... » read more
Thinking to get on a yoga mat to improve your health? Find 10 yoga tips to help you get started or proceed with your yoga practice. Today many resources are speaking of women’s, and men’s health benefits yoga can provide. But all these can be achieved only if your practice is well-organized and safe. ... » read more
Talking therapy has tremendous benefits for people experiencing many milestones in life. However, many believe that some fundamental life milestones don’t warrant the help of talking therapy. In fact, they may even think that what they’re going through is ‘normal’ and not a valid enough reason to seek a therapist’s help. Below is a... » read more
A psychotherapist can help us overcome personal difficulties or mental health burdens. If you are new to psychotherapy, you may have lots of questions. How does it work? What are the results? Who is best suited to see a psychotherapist? Each discipline of psychotherapy has its specificities. Depending on the theoretical approach, the treatment method... » read more
As we grow up, the pressure and responsibility of making a living continually motivate us to try harder for a better future. Consequently, we are always in a state of trying to do more tasks, trying to meet more people and networking, trying to get this and that done… Just like that, the cycle... » read more