The Robot Will See You Now Well I am as big a fan of technology as anyone. I love my iThings and use technology to manage my practice and finances. However, I am very clear about the limitations of what … Continue reading →
Let’s Revisit Guilt I was reading an article about a discussion about “mum guilt” held in Blackpool sponsored by BBC Five Live. It got me thinking, I am seeing more and more clients with guilt issues as well as having … Continue reading →
One Third of Mothers Experience Mental Health Issues Yes you read that correctly one third of mothers experience some form of mental health issue. This can be things like anxiety and depression to even more complex issues like post traumatic … Continue reading →
It’s Time to Consider Time Ever since I was a boy I had a fascination with watches. How they work, how they measure time, how they are made were and still are things that fascinate me. As a psychotherapist, I … Continue reading →
Be Mindful of Tone I have written on a number of occasions about the tendency for the media to focus on the negative in the world. Most news stories lead on doom and gloom and this has a direct impact … Continue reading →
Black Friday and Mental Health Well the time has come, another American import to UK Culture today is Black Friday. This is the day where everyone is meant to be seduced by retailers slashing their prices to make those must … Continue reading →
Being Thankful and Good Mental Health For those of you who do not know, today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. It is a day in which people are meant remember the survival of the Pilgrims who went to … Continue reading →
Being in the Here and Now Never More Important Some of us who practice psychotherapy talk about clients needing not to focus too much on being in the past or future, but rather to spend time being aware and present … Continue reading →
PTSD and Cancer Diagnosis I think it is safe to say that to be diagnosed with cancer can be one of the most traumatic things a person can experience. Though there have been great advances in the treatment of cancer, … Continue reading →
Parents and Teenage Depression It is common sense that parents have a significant role in keeping their children healthy and safe. But all too often this is seen in the narrow context of physical health and safety rather than the … Continue reading →
