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How long should grief really last?

"It is also a moment in life that can feel confusing and for some, the emotion we expect to have is not the one we feel, and that’s ok. Grief can be a powerful and sometimes overwhelming emotion that when internalised can lead to other conditions such as depression."

Grief and Health Anxiety: "I fear every tiny symptom is a death sentence"

"When I asked Claire Williams, specialist grief counsellor and founder of Therapy Finders, if she’d seen a rise in the number of patients experiencing health anxiety in recent years she said she had, particularly post pandemic."

Grief can last for six months maximum

"The new study, following the launch of therapist matching website, TherapyFinders, found that 62% of Britons have experienced the death of a loved one, and more than a third (35%) have grieved through the loss of a pet."

Can grief trigger health anxiety?

How long should grief really last?

"This idea that grief should last a certain amount of time can often be destructive within family and friendships groups; people stop feeling empathy and start to think they should be over this by now, often resulting in the grieving person feeling even more isolated and with no-one to talk to."

'Only time will tell' what Tom Parker's kids 'will remember of him'

“The age that the average person can remember their earliest memories varies, but research suggests that most people begin to form memories from around 3 years old. However, it is important to note that individual differences play an important role in what someone is able to recall, with some people being able to recall memories from an earlier age and others having their earliest memories at a later age" stated by Ryan Selby at Therapy Finders.

The 12 best podcasts for mental health as recommended by experts

"I found this one to be the best balance between reflection, breath work, meditation, and learning something new each day. Because it's so short, it's very easy to fit into a busy schedule," Cerutti, who can be found at Therapy Finders, adds.

The Mental State of the Nation

"The new study, to mark the launch of therapist matching website, TherapyFinders, found that challenging mental experiences are affecting people’s sleep (62%), ability to enjoy life (48%), and their relationships (47%)."

Celebrity court cases have become our new reality show

Lauren Steingold, who can be found via TherapyFinders states "Part of our fascination with these trials is because these people are so familiar to us that it feels as if we really do know them and so naturally we're curious about what's going on in their lives."

How to get started with practising mindfulness

"One of the biggest myths about mindfulness is that you need to clear your mind of all thoughts before you start. That’s not true, simply because your brain is not designed to switch off", says Lynn Boudreau, a psychotherapist at Mind by Design and TherapyFinders.

The 'sunday scaries' are real but experts have ways to get rid of it

Lauren Steingold, a psychologist at TherapyFinders, said "Try doing something you enjoy rather than simply sweating it out at the gym if that's not your thing."

Do you feel down on Sundays? Four tricks overcome the slump of the last day of the week

"Be honest about what you can achieve and set clear limits for help prevent burnout", says Belinda Sidhu, psychotherapist from TherapyFinders.co.uk.

11 ways to get cortisol under control

"Try it now: name five things you can see, four things you can touch, three things you can hear, two things you can smell, and one thing you can taste. Countless studies show being mindful reduces stress.” – Belinda Sidhu, counsellor & psychotherapist at TherapyFinders.

Why is it so hard for our employees to seek mental health support?

"Our research shows that adults are unsure of the type of therapy they could need, and for workers, 70% do not know how to access any mental health support that could be available to them.”

Employers don't care about workers' mental health, says study

"According to the study, conducted by therapist matching website TherapyFinders, 37% of those in employment believe that bosses may think them unstable or unreliable as a member of staff if they confide mental issues."

A guy's guide to self-love

"It might be beautifully preparing yourself a delicious meal, going for a leisurely walk in nature, gazing at the moon in awe, watching a sunset, having a bath with some candles or connecting with loved ones and friends who stand alongside you and lift you up, instead of taunt you or put you down"

Therapist approved tips for being a happier person

“When we are feeling pessimistic, it can be tempting to dwell on the problem at hand rather than the solution. Dwelling on an obstacle is a waste of your energy. On the other hand, finding a solution to a problem or an opportunity in the difficulty can make you feel empowered and in control. Also remember that everything is impermanent – every good moment passes, but so does every bad moment.” – Ondine Smulders, psychotherapist.

How to live a more fulfilling life

"Here Ondine Smulders – existential psychotherapist who can be found at therapyfinders.co.uk– shares her insights on how to live a more fulfilling life. The question of a fulfilling life has been explored for millennia. Philosophers have debated at length what constitutes a good life and what an individual can do to achieve a sense of fulfilment and wellbeing."

Is it healthy to be best friends with your partner, like Rihanna and ASAP Rocky?

“Being best friends with your partner is a wonderful thing,” says Claire Williams, counsellor and founder of therapist matching platform TherapyFinders.

What makes a good relationship?

"Respect is so integral to a good relationship, because it’s integral to our self-esteem," says therapist Belinda Sidhu from Therapyfinders.co.uk. "When respect breaks down you feel taken for granted instead of cherished; you feel less than. When that happens you can generate a sense of resentment with that other person. You feel like you can’t communicate and that can break down everything in the relationship."

After Rihanna's 'baby' comment sparks debate, experts on being friends with your partner

“If you’re best friends with your partner, you can ask and tell them anything; you understand one another and you give each other a break if they (or you!) do things wrong” says Claire Williams.

Most common reasons couples divorce after years together

Another slow-burn road to divorce is what Mig Bennett, relationship counsellor at Therapy Finders, calls ‘the neglected relationship.’ She explains: ‘It worked once, then the adult couple lost sight (and sound) of each other as life’s stressors hit: stressors such as children, job loss or failure, death of a parent, illness and so on."

Myths about affairs debunked: Surprising expert insights into how and why people cheat

Mig Bennett, Relationship Counsellor from TherapyFinders.co.uk, a therapist-client matching service explains: “For every man having an affair it’s likely the woman he’s seeing is also married. I wonder if women are just more careful and able to juggle the secrets and deceit than men. Hence more men get found out and appear in the counselling room.”

A guide to dating an over-achiever, for everyone whos 'Just Ken

Lisa Meighan, psychotherapist from TherapyFinders, tells Metro "there’s some logic behind the old adage that opposites attract, and it starts with our physical attributes. Research has found that more people are attracted to people who are deemed less attractive than them when they have known one another for a longer time and those [who are] more attractive [than them] for a shorter period of time,’ she explains."

How to tackle loneliness later in life

"Acknowledge what you’re feeling. Loneliness is experienced by many people at different times in their life and for different reasons. It can appear quickly and understandably, or it can creep up on you slowly, so much so that you might not even recognise that what you are feeling is loneliness initially", states Claire Williams from TherapyFinders.

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Therapists reveal 30 ways to reduce stress

Claire Williams, a counsellor and founder of TherapyFinders stated that "writing lists focuses her mind on what is achievable and stops her from spiralling."