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06Jul

Multiplicity in the Mainstream: Why This Therapist Loves HBO's The Flight Attendant

Amanda Bettison

identity, personality, TV

Therapists

HBO's The Flight Attendant follows Cassie's (Kaley Cuoco) chaotic interactions with her external and internal worlds. Therapist Amanda Bettison explores how the show helps us understand our different parts, and why integration is key.
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07Jun

Depp vs Heard and the Mob Mentality of the Internet

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

abuse, bullying, couples, domesticviolence, narcissism, relationships, shame, society, TV

Therapists

Depp vs Heard gripped the world's attention, but what do the memes, clips and gifs say about the mob mentality of the internet? Therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen explores how shaming others might in fact make us even harder on ourselves too.
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30Mar

What Does Will Smith's Slap at the Oscars Tell Us About Anger?

Lucy Holbrook

anger, society, TV

Therapists

At the Oscars, Will Smith slapped host Chris Rock around the face. Therapist Lucy Holbrook explores what this event, and everyone's reactions to it, tells us about anger.
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26Jan

What a Therapist Thinks of 'Couples Therapy'

Ajay Khandelwal

couples, couplestherapy, love, marriage, relationships, sex, TV

Therapists

Hit documentary Couples Therapy offers an illuminating insight into the world of couples counselling and the complexity of relationships. Psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal explores why so many of us can't look away.
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04Oct

MAFS UK and How to Really Be Successful in Relationships

Andrew Allan

couples, love, marriage, relationships, single, society, TV

Therapists

Successful long-term relationships often take hard work and courage. Counsellor Andrew Allan explores where our flawed ideas of relationships come from and offers tips to anyone frustrated in their search for love.
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08Mar

Harry and Meghan and Universal Family Dynamics

Ajay Khandelwal

family, society, TV

Therapists

Harry and Meghan's revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey, being broadcast in the UK this evening, addresses why the royal couple stepped down. Psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal considers the potency and complexity of family dynamics across the generations.
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19Feb

RuPaul's Drag Race and the Value of Listening to Your Inner Critic with Compassion

Cora Hilton

self, selfcompassion, selfesteem, TV

Therapists

Hit show RuPaul's Drag Race is currently airing its second season in the UK. Therapist Emily Hilton reflects on themes of self-sabotage, negative self-talk, and the need for self-compassion that the show encourages.
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30Nov

The Undoing: A Psychological Review

Ajay Khandelwal

TV

Therapists

The Undoing is a Sky Atlantic murder mystery starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant. Psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal offers a psychological review.
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27Nov

Robin’s Wish: Documentary Explores Robin Williams' Last Days

Factual America

celebrity, dementia, suicide, TV

Mind

The tragic news of beloved comedian and actor Robin Williams' death in 2014 was felt deeply by people the world over. Documentary Robin's Wish explores Williams' struggle with Lewy Body Dementia, which was only diagnosed after his death.
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24Nov

Childhood Trauma and Self-Destruction: A Psychological Review of The Queen's Gambit

Ajay Khandelwal

childhood, psychology, TV

Therapists

Netflix's hit drama The Queen's Gambit touches on childhood trauma, creativity, addiction, and relationships – psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal offer a psychological review
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