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 […]
Growing resilient minds: CBT for Teens
Growing up is hard to do. The end of childhood happens with a kick of hormones, around the ages of 9-14 in most children. The rapid physical and emotional changes during this period can lead to a sense of confusion and self-discovery and an intense awareness about how they look compared to others, which for […]
The Transformative Power of CBT
Life today is complicated. There’s a lot of uncertainty, terror, economic challenges, and changes in technology. That’s not to say this hasn’t always been the case and historically, man has lived through worse. Nevertheless, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves entangled in knots of uncertainty, self-doubt, and persistent challenges. As a psychotherapist, I’ve witnessed the […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviours
Anyone seeking therapy via their GP is typically referred for cognitive behavioural therapy. The reason is simple: there is a lot more evidence supporting CBT as working effectively for many common conditions – depression, anxiety, phobias, anger, low self-esteem, and so on – and less evidence supporting other types of talking therapies. However, it’s important […]