Navigating Peri-Menopause and Mental Health: Tips for Managing the Changes
Peri-menopause is that time when a woman’s body starts prepping for the big transition to menopause. Typically, it shows up in your late 40s or early 50s, but for some, it can even knock on the door in the mid-30s. During this phase, you might notice all sorts of changes – physical, emotional, mental, sexual […]
Therapeutic Writing: A practical technique for looking after your mental health
Looking for a practical strategy you can use regularly on your own to look after your health and wellbeing? Our psychologist, Alan Hely, writes about the technique of Therapeutic Writing and how it may be able to help you with your emotional, mental, and physical health. He breaks down the exact steps and provides tips […]
EMDR therapy for trauma and distressing memories
Click here for all our free resources to address Trauma, Pain, and Chronic Illness What is EMDR? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This innovative psychological therapy addresses trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions resulting from traumatic or adverse life events. EMDR Therapy offers a structured approach that processes past experiences […]
Parenting styles: How to promote a secure attachment with your child with an authoritative parenting style
Parenting can be tough work. There is no manual that comes with becoming a parent, and there are so many different perspectives on how to raise confident, secure children. Here we breakdown some simple guidance to help with your thinking about how to parent your children – so that you feel informed, empowered, and able […]
Men’s Mental Health Matters: Breaking the Silence
Men’s mental health is crucially important, but often overlooked and misunderstood. It’s time we break down the barriers and have a real conversation about it, so here we share some important ideas when it comes to thinking about men, mental fitness, and emotional wellbeing: Men Should Feel Anger Sometimes – That is Normal and Healthy […]
Couples counselling and relationship therapy: How a focus on connection and intimacy can help relationships of all kinds
Relationship counselling, also known as couples therapy, offers a supportive space for partners to explore the challenges that will naturally arise in every relationship – even in situations where you may have decided to explore other partnerships. Whether your relationship is simply about co-parenting, or about building a committed life with one another, relationship therapy […]
Exploring Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP)
‘Being intimate’ doesn’t just mean getting close physiaDeveloped by Dr. Habib Davanloo in the 1960s, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is a dynamic and intensive psychotherapeutic technique that focuses on addressing deep-seated emotional issues in a relatively short period. This blog post delves into the principles, techniques, and applications of ISTDP, as well as looking […]
Emotional Intimacy: Building stronger relationships
‘Being intimate’ doesn’t just mean getting close physically. It also means getting close emotionally. Being emotionally intimate means opening up about your honest feelings – allowing another person to see and know your feelings, and having your feelings cared for and acknowledged by another person (without judgment or rejection). When two people can relate to […]
Unlock the Power of Napping
Our psychologist, Carly O’Sullivan, writes about the power of taking a nap, some of the downsides to be aware of, and offers some tips for how to use napping to your advantage. Interested in learning more about the psychology and science of sleep? Check out our 5-session sleep group program, Sleep Well, which we run […]
Golf and Psychology: Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in your Golf
Our psychologist, Alan Hely, has over 30 years’ experience working with individuals and teams in sport & performance psychology, including with elite athletes. Here he writes about the role of performance psychology in golf, and describes several skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that you can use to enhance your game. Everyday millions of golfers […]
