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12Jun

Why Self-Compassion Beats Self-Discipline Every Time

Rachel Watkins

self, selfcompassion, wellbeing

Soul

When we're faced with life's challenges, we often lean on ideas of self-discipline to try and force ourselves to keep on going. Coach Rachel Watkins suggests this attitude may create more problems than it solves and offers an alternative: self-compassion.
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12Jun

What is EMDR?

Joanna Head

emdr, typesoftherapy, video

Therapists

EMDR aims to help clients process memories in a healthy way. Because of this, EMDR can effectively alleviate symptoms of PTSD and other mental health issues. EMDR therapist Joanna Head explains further in this video.
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11Jun

Deepening Our Connections During the Pandemic

Dora Darvasi

coronavirus, family, relationships, self, society

Therapists

Though lockdown is in many ways a shared experience, we all continue to have diverse experiences depending on our personal situations. Therapist Dora Darvasi looks at how we can deepen our understanding of ourselves and those around us at this time.
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10Jun

The Mental Health Toll of Racism

Dania Akondo

culture, race, racism, society

Therapists

The murder of George Floyd has inspired Black Lives Matter protests across the world. Therapist Dania Akondo shares her own experiences of racism and explains the toll racism can take on mental health.
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10Jun

How Hypnotherapy Helped Me Regain My Confidence

Alexandra Smith

bereavement, breakups, experienceoftherapy, hypnotherapy, relationships, self

Mind

A series of bereavements and a painful break up left Alexandra with damaged confidence and existential anxieties around death. Here she shares the hypnotherapy experience that helped her regain her self-confidence and overcome her grief.
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09Jun

Meet the Therapist: Sandra Horne

Sandra Horne

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Sandra Horne is a therapist in Ayrshire: "It is a massive adrenalin rush, when you know you have helped someone turn the corner and start looking forward instead of looking inward or backwards."
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08Jun

5 Self-Care Tips for Carers

Sara Challice

carer, selfcare, stress, tips

Soul

Many carers fall ill due to the stress and pressure of caring for a loved one, but there are ways to safeguard your health and enjoy life whilst caring. Sara Challice, author of Who Cares?, shares her own experience of being a carer and offers self-care tips for others.
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05Jun

What is Psychodynamic Psychotherapy?

Shelley Williams

childhood, typesoftherapy, video

Therapists

Psychodynamic psychotherapy encourages exploration into past experiences, with the aim of better understanding present difficulties. Therapist Shelley Williams explains more about this type of therapy in this video.
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04Jun

Why Art and Therapy Complement One Another

Josh Hogan

art, coronavirus, creativity, self

Therapists

As a means of self-expression, art can help you work through complicated feelings or act as a soothing or meditative practice. Here, therapist Josh Hogan explores his own relationship to art as therapy.
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02Jun

What I've Learnt About Men's Mental Health and Vulnerability

Charlie Hoare

men, mensmentalhealth, society, tips, vulnerability

Mind

The traditional masculine stereotype can be detrimental to men's mental health. Charlie Hoare, author of Man Down, shares his 'mask of masculinity' and the power he finds in vulnerability.
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