Watching someone you love struggle with their mental health can be extremely difficult. It can be overwhelming not knowing how to be there for them and it can be stressful wondering if you are doing or saying the right things. The good thing is that you don’t need to...

  Every day we breathe in and out around 22,000 times. However, this simple bodily function often goes unnoticed despite playing an essential role in sustaining our lives. For centuries breathing techniques have been used in eastern practices like yoga, Tai Chi and...

Thankfully the pandemic is slowly becoming a memory of the past, however, the trauma it inflicted worldwide will continue to linger for a long time to come. It may take years for life to return to normal again, and for those who have lost someone, it will never be the...

January typically involves cold weather, darkness, and high expectations that this will be the year everything just works out. This perfect storm can make January a difficult month for many of us and it’s easy to feel low and sluggish going into the new year. Remember...

Despite how common it is, unfortunately, there seems to be a lot of stigma around mental health that can prevent people from getting the help they need.

First, take a moment to celebrate your decision to get some professional help.  It can take a lot of courage to decide we need some support.   You may be new to therapy and not sure where to start, or maybe you have found a therapist but are not sure if they are the...

Throughout life, we all experience moments where it feels too much, regardless of age. However, the transition of becoming a young adult is a time when big decisions need to be made, as well as increased responsibility and pressure to achieve in exams. It is possibly...

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that uses techniques to change how we think and behave in difficult situations. Breaking down the name can help it become less intimidating. -     Cognitive therapy: Focusing on the things you think -    ...

Making any decision in your life can be stressful, no matter how big or small the stakes are. It can be an extremely overwhelming process trying to work out what the ‘right’ decision is for you. Sometimes it can weigh so heavily on our minds that we miss out on being...

  Your mind is an extremely powerful tool. It has played a crucial role in allowing humans to evolve and progress the way we have. It has truly revolutionised our lives. Surprisingly a lot of what goes on in our minds is outside our conscious awareness. Research...