by Lauren Bragg | Aug 7, 2023 | Therapy News
Do you have any issue with Alcohol or Drugs? As with any illness of the brain, alcohol or drug addiction can be one of the most difficult addictions to recognise within yourself and other people. The excessive use of alcohol or any drugs can have various adverse...
by Lauren Bragg | Aug 7, 2023 | Therapy News
Therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) offers numerous benefits if you or a loved one is struggling with this condition. First and foremost, therapy is vital in promoting mental health and well-being. PTSD can profoundly impact a persons emotional and...
by Lauren Bragg | Aug 1, 2023 | Therapy News
How can couples therapy work for you? Many couples argue. According to marriage and family counsellors, it can happen every few weeks or every few months for an average couple. However, if your arguments end with fights, resentment, or unhealthy coping...
by Lauren Bragg | Jul 31, 2023 | Therapy News
Your well-being and mental health are a priority, but talking to someone can really help. Try to make social connections, especially face-to-face, a priority. Stay active, go for a walk or a run. Talk to someone. Appeal to your senses. Take up a relaxation practice....
by Claire Williams | May 12, 2023 | Therapy News
We may be surrounded by sex, love and romance in all its forms – in TV, films and advertisements. Yet, when it comes to discussing sex publicly or privately, many people are still embarrassed or afraid to do so. They may lack the knowledge, understanding and...
by Claire Williams | Mar 10, 2023 | Therapy News
A wedding day is meant to be a time of joy, happiness and excitement at the prospect of tying the knot with someone we love and are truly committed to being with for the long haul. However, this day can induce an array of other more negative emotions such as anxiety,...
by Sarah Pailthorpe | Dec 23, 2021 | Therapy News
Yoga is a great way to get a “time out” of the crazy busy and loud lives many of us lead. It teaches us to take a “time in”, to reconnect to the present moment. To remember and connect to a deep sense of stillness. Today however, yoga is not always portrayed as...
by Sarah Pailthorpe | Dec 23, 2021 | Therapy News
The importance of breathing does not need to be explained, it is life and death. It is something that happens from the moment we are born until the day we die. It carries on, often in the background behind whatever we are doing, eating, sleeping, dancing, it just...
by Claire Williams | Dec 16, 2021 | Therapy News
Depression at any time of year can be debilitating but during the season of good cheer, merriment and celebration with family if you suffer from depression Christmas and generally the whole of the December build-up to the big day can leave you almost catatonic. You...
by Sinead Hudson | Dec 9, 2021 | Therapy News
The thought of starting therapy was extremely daunting. Not only did I worry about what other people would think, but I was constantly questioning myself about whether it was the right decision and if I even needed therapy. I continued to suppress my feelings and...
by Claire Williams | Dec 3, 2021 | Therapy News
When is a good time to start therapy? To put it simply there is no right or wrong time to start therapy; it’s very personal to the individual as to when they begin their particular journey. Usually, the best time to start therapy is when you feel that you really want...
by Claire Williams | Dec 3, 2021 | Therapy News
It’s that time of year again when some of us start to feel a little overwhelmed by everything Christmas brings. For many it is a time of great joy but for others it’s a time of sadness for whatever reason; they may have lost a loved one, they may have no one to share...
by Claire Williams | Jun 21, 2021 | Therapy News
The Wisdom of Donkeys by Andy Merrifield is a poignant and peaceful book that has unequivocally changed the way I look at donkeys forever. The bond that Merrifield forms with his four-legged companion, Gribouille, is profound, emotional and honest; traits that human...
by Claire Williams | Jun 18, 2021 | Therapy News
I didn’t think I would ever get out from under the dark cloud of Bulimia, it had been part of me for so many years that I had come to accept that this was how it was going to be for me. Thankfully, I found the support and help that I needed and it turned my life...
by Claire Williams | Jun 17, 2021 | Therapy News
Covid has left us all a little shell-shocked and for some it has pushed them so close to the edge that they are tittering on the brink. The importance of good mental health has never been so talked about so why is it a subject that is still taboo in some demographics?...
