Are you lonesome tonight?
Elvis sang about missing his love but it’s likely that we all feel loneliness from time to time. In fact, it seems we’re going through a loneliness epidemic right now. It’s not difficult to see why, with family structures morphing to smaller units, people moving further away from family and friends for work or education, […]
How therapists stay healthy
I sometimes get asked how I can be okay when I spend so much time listening to other people’s problems and traumatic experiences. The truth is, we are human too (shock, I know) and sometimes, we do get sad and are affected by our patients. We do our jobs because we care about people and […]
Mind Over Malady: How Therapy Can Ease Health Anxiety and Restore Peace of Mind
As a psychotherapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand the profound impact of health anxiety on individuals’ lives. Health anxiety, also known as illness anxiety disorder or hypochondriasis, is a complex condition characterised by excessive worry about having a serious illness, despite minimal or no symptoms. In this article, we’ll delve into the challenges faced by those grappling […]
Is it Depression or OCD? The importance of correct diagnosis on recovery
As a psychotherapist, I’m not typically focussed on diagnosing patients but there are times when it’s important that there is a shared understanding of symptoms so that we can better treat the condition. Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) share some symptoms but look beneath the surface and there are some distinct differences. Getting it […]