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18May

Coming Off Anti-Depressants

Anonymous Therapist

depression, drugs, psychotherapy, therapy

Therapists

I've just come off my anti-depressants. I'm grateful for the drugs that helped me for so long to bridge the gap between darkness and light.
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15May

Therapy and Cultural Difference

Christina Moutsou

counselling, culture, identity, therapy

Therapists

London is a very multi-cultural place and so cultural difference is an important consideration when choosing a therapist says Christina Moutsou
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07May

Online Dating - the Secrets to Success

Susan Quilliam

couple, love, marriage, single

Therapists

I'm a huge fan of online dating. I have several friends and many clients who have found love that way. And when it works, it works well; a recent study suggests that couples who meet online are more likely to move successfully through the infamous 'seven year breakpoint' than couples who meet in traditional ways. But online dating is often challenging. For many, the journey, however hopefully started, often becomes a yo-yo of frustration and self-doubt as well as excitement and hope. In my work I've come to recognise 'online dating disillusionment' when I see...
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04May

Self Protection: A Therapist's Guide

Julia Bueno

compassion, empathy, therapy, wellbeing

Therapists

Over-empathising can be draining; read therapist Julia Bueno on why we all need to consider our own self protection before being of use to others...
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01May

What's in a Name?

Sarah Aldridge

counselling, experienceoftherapy, psychology, psychotherapy, therapy

Therapists

Do we avoid saying our therapist's names to protect us from something that feels too close or familiar? Is a name too intimate to use in a consulting room, asks therapist Sarah Aldridge
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26Apr

Mindfulness Tames the Monkey Mind

Aaron Balick

meditation, mindfulness, stress, therapy

Therapists

Mindfulness can help even when you think your mistake is beyond its reach says therapist Aaron Balick
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23Apr

How to Stay Out of Debt

Dehra Mitchell

childhood, family, money, stress, therapy

Therapists

Discover the hidden reasons for your feelings of shame about money and debt
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15Apr

How Much Should I Pay for Therapy?

Camilla Nicholls

counselling, mental health, therapy, wellbeing

Therapists

How expensive is therapy? Can you negotiate? Tips for the protocol of paying for therapy
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12Apr

Should You Have Therapy?

Andrew Samuels

counselling, therapist, therapy

Therapists

How do you know if therapy's for you? Have you spotted an emotional pattern of long duration? If so, then this is a sign that therapy might be useful...
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31Mar

Broken Heart: How To Cope With Bereavement

Dr saira

bereavement, counselling, loss, therapy

Therapists

New research shows that in the first month after the bereavement, partners are at much higher risk of heart attack and stroke, literally broken-hearted.
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