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22Sep

How Therapy Can Help When You Feel Lost

Nick Pandya

authenticity, identity, self

Therapists

Often we get caught up in ideas of what we 'should' be and do; often these self-limiting beliefs can hold us back from an authentic way of being. Psychotherapist Nick Pandya explores how therapy can help you if you feel lost or disconnected.
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21Sep

Why Are We So Addicted to Social Media?

Emma Kilburn

addiction, psychology, socialmedia, society, technology

Mind

Social media has an undeniable presence in most of our lives – but why do we find it so addictive? Teacher and trainee psychotherapist Emma Kilburn explores three different psychological theories to explain why we're hooked.
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18Sep

Meet the Therapist: Paula Bowen-Scott

Paula Bowen-Scott

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Paula Bowen-Scott is a counsellor in Devon and online: "I love the connection and authenticity of the therapeutic relationship that I create with my clients. To see a client through a difficult time and watch them work out a pathway through what originally felt impossible, feels very rewarding."
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17Sep

6 Ways to Break Binge Eating Patterns

Libby Watson

bingeeating, eatingdisorders, food

Therapists

Binge Eating Disorder is characterised by periods of restriction and bingeing; it can lead to physical health problems but also has many mental health implications. Dr Libby Watson explores how BED relates to feelings of shame and self-criticism, and offers 6 ways you can manage binge eating behaviours.
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17Sep

What is a Clinical Will, and Do I Need One?

HELENA COOK

therapisttips

Therapists

Psychotherapist Helena Cook explains why therapists and counsellors should consider creating a clinical will to protect their clients in the case of their own unexpected illness or death
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16Sep

How Sian Williams Mixes Counselling NHS Patients With News Reading

Welldoing

copingwithcovid, coronavirus, video

Mind

Channel 5 newsreader Sian Williams is a familiar face on TV, but she is also a BACP-qualified psychological therapist employed by the NHS. She talks to Louise Chunn about her training and working during the Covid crisis
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15Sep

Meet the Therapist: Mark Kenichi Davies

Mark Kenichi Davies

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Mark Kenichi Davies is a counsellor in Brighton and online: "Whilst theory and so on are important, I focus on people’s experiences especially in areas of diversity. I believe that our current cultural context is crucial (especially some of the big events this past year like Black Lives Matter and COVID), and also being up-to-date with how potential clients are experiencing the world and their relationships."
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15Sep

Does Therapy Benefit Individuals with Dementia?

Dan Fitzpatrick

dementia, elderly, family, illness

Therapists

Dementia can be a difficult diagnosis, with a host of symptoms that are challenging for the individual and for their family members. Counsellor Daniel Fitzpatrick, who works with individuals with dementia and their families, explores how therapy can help.
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14Sep

4 Ways to Encourage Healthy Body Image in Your Daughter

Dr Charlotte Markey

body, bodyimage, children, family, parenting, teenagers, tips, women

Mind

While the issue affects boys too, many young girls unfortunately grow up with complicated body image issues. Dr Charlotte Markey offers 4 ways parents can encourage a healthy body image in their daughters.
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11Sep

Meet the Therapist: Caroline Plumer

Caroline Plumer

meetthetherapist, video

Therapists

Caroline Plumer is a therapist in Enfield, Central London and online: "I get a lot of people questioning whether they really ‘need’ therapy, and this to me speaks of an old-fashioned notion that there has to be something fundamentally ‘wrong’ with you to see a therapist. The reality is we are all relational creatures, who can benefit from an objective, outsider’s perspective from time to time."
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