More Access to Mental Health for the Young After having written about this on several occasions and after the professional bodies representing psychological services have lobbied over and over again to the government, I am pleased to hear that there … Continue reading →
The Bonds of Friendship I found myself thinking about the importance of the bonds of friendship last night. I think as we get older we tend to forget about the importance of friendship when it comes to our mental well … Continue reading →
Christmas is Coming Spare a Thought Well it is the first of December and I suppose today begins the “legitimate” run up to Christmas. People have their trees up and the television and radio are awash with adverts about the … Continue reading →
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 →
Redemption and Mental Health Today’s offering may sound more like the title for a sermon rather than a psychotherapy posting, but I think it will become clear that this is not about religion. I found myself before preparing for my … 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 →
