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25Oct

What's the Lasting Impact of Complex Trauma?

Sumeet Grover

childhood, complexptsd, PTSD, trauma

Therapists

Trauma isn't just the result of big, specific events – it can also result from smaller, repeated incidents or poor treatment. Psychotherapist Sumeet Grover explains what complex ptsd is and the childhood experiences that may lead to it.
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24Oct

What Geena Davis Learned from Her ADHD Diagnosis

Louise Chunn

ADHD, celebrity, experienceoftherapy

Mind

Geena Davis, probably best known for her roles in Thelma and Louise and The Accidental Tourist was in London recently to promote her memoir Dying of Politeness. Interviewed by Louise Chunn, they discussed what happened when a therapist asked if she had ever been tested for ADHD.
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21Oct

Meet the Therapist: Melanie Kinross

Melanie Kinross

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Melanie Kinross is a counsellor in West Sussex: "Counselling is for everyone – you don’t have to be 'a talker' to benefit from therapy. In fact, you might find you get a lot from it if you are not someone who regularly opens up with friends and family. You don’t have to be at the end of your tether either; it can be really helpful to start before things get bad."
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20Oct

Which Type of Therapy is Right for Me?

Katerina Georgiou

stress, typesoftherapy

Therapists

While the most important factor in successful therapy is your relationship with your therapist, it can be helpful to understand the different types of therapy available. Psychotherapist Katy Georgiou explores.
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19Oct

Dear Therapist..."I'm Addicted to My Phone"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist, technology

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber responds to a therapy client who guiltily confesses to being unable to resist using their phone during therapy sessions – how can we overcome phone addiction and better manage our relationship to technology?
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18Oct

Why Won't My Therapist Talk About Their Private Life?

Charlotte Fox Weber

experienceoftherapy, therapisttips

Therapists

Traditional talking therapy would have involved a largely silent therapist, who didn't answer any of your questions. We spoke to psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber to find out how therapy is changing, partly by design, partly in response to modern life.
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17Oct

Why Is Autumn Such a Popular Time of Year for Therapy?

Lisa Daitz

autumn, change, seasons, selfcare

Therapists

Autumn is a time of transition and change – some find it comforting, for others it represents a move into darker months. Psychotherapist Lisa Daitz explores why this time of year sees so many people coming to therapy.
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14Oct

Meet the Therapist: Sylwia Kowalska-Biggar

Sylwia Kowalska-Biggar

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Sylwia Kowalska-Biggar is a therapist in SE London and online: "Seeing someone who suffered from social anxiety being able to form friendships, or someone who experienced sexual abuse as a child developing trust in another once again. Being a therapist is about seeing the transformation that my patients experience."
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13Oct

6 Tips for a Well-Stocked Mental Health Toolkit

Anneke Loubser

anxiety, selfcare, stress, tips

Coaches

When stressed, we find it harder to access the parts of our brain that are best-placed to actually help us resolve the problem. Coach Anneke Loubser offers 6 practical tips to slow things down and stock up your mental health toolkit.
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12Oct

5 Self-Care Tips for Super-Helpers: Protecting Yourself As You Help Others

Jess Baker and Rod Vincent

boundaries, carer, compassion, friendship, relationships, selfcare, tips

Relationships

Whether it's your job or your natural inclination in your relationships, giving up a lot of your time and energy to help others can lead to burnout. Psychologists Jess Baker and Rod Vincent offer their 5 self-care tips for super-helpers.
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