Healing from a Breakup. Whether you make the decision to end a relationship, it’s a mutual agreement or out of your control; breakups can shake the foundations of your world. Even if the relationship wasn’t perfect it can feel like a personal failure. Relationships are at the...
In a recent BBC report, journalist Eleanor Lawrie explores the rising use of AI chat bot therapy as an alternative to traditional mental health support. With NHS waiting times growing, many turn to AI for help during difficult times. Eleanor rightly pointed out that during in...
Looking for a therapist for phobias? Discover how the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) can help you feel calm and in control. What is a Phobia? A phobia is an intense, persistent, and unreasonable fear of something (an object, place, situation, or feeling) that poses little or no actual...
Therapy for Perfectionism: Breaking Free from the Need to Be Perfect Perfectionism may seem like a strength on the surface—especially for high-achieving professionals—but it can quickly become a heavy burden. The constant pressure to excel, avoid mistakes, and meet impossible standards often leads to burnout, anxiety,...
If you’ve ever wondered ‘why won’t my adult child speak to me?’ you’ll know that estrangement can feel like a slow, invisible grief — a heartbreak that isn’t always recognized which causes pain and heart ache on both sides. In answer to this question (speaking...
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Do I Have Stress or PTSD?Understanding Trauma in High-Functioning Individuals Many high-achieving, outwardly successful people silently ask themselves: “Is this just stress, or something more?” The answer might be PTSD — and it can exist even if your life looks successful on the outside. Why PTSD Is...
Signs of Stalker Behaviour. Stalking is a serious and often terrifying violation of personal boundaries. A friend of mine, singer Ben Ofoedu, recently had harrowing experiences with a female stalker who reached out to me and other close friends of Ben's privately to slander him. His...
Feeling the Pressure? Why You Might Need a Therapist for Stress In high-pressure careers—whether you're in tech, healthcare, finance, leadership or in the public eye—stress can feel like a permanent background noise. But when that pressure becomes overwhelming, seeking a therapist for stress isn't a weakness—it's...
Why Can’t I Be Alone? Understanding the Root of Relationship Dependency Do you ever wonder, “Why can’t I be alone?” If the thought of spending time by yourself fills you with anxiety, it could be a sign of deeper emotional patterns at play—specifically, a lack of...