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28Sep

What's at the Root of Love Addiction?

claudia behnke

addiction, attachment, codependency, couples, love, psychosynthesis, relationships, sex, single

Therapists

Under the spell of a love addiction, you might consistently seek out new relationships so you can bask in the early stages of love. Psychotherapist Claudia Behnke explores this phenomenon from a psychospiritual framework.
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27Sep

Meet the Coach: Michelle Windle

Michelle Windle

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Coaches

Michelle Windle is a coach in Bristol and online:"My clients are drawn to me because of the mix of my experience – combining the personal (therapeutic) with the professional (executive coaching), alongside the fact that my direct experience in business means I understand the challenges they are facing."
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26Sep

How Asperger’s Syndrome Has Shaped my Life

Matthew Kenslow

ASD, aspergers, autism, brain, neurodiversity

Mind

Matthew Kenslow was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome at the age of six. Here he reflects on how his neurodiversity has shaped his life and character; he has also written a book with advice for others.
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23Sep

Meet the Therapist: Nora Beres

Nora Beres

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Therapists

Nora Beres is a hypnotherapist in Bilston: "Therapy is a tool to help people to deal with physical difficulties as well as emotional traumas. Sometimes we manifest physical illness through emotional stress, so when we address the emotional issues we can help to heal physical illness."
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22Sep

Is There a Psychological Component to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Dr Gerald Coakley and Beverly Knops

body, CFS, chronicfatigue, disability, health

Mind

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is characterised by extreme tiredness and other unpredictable symptoms. CFS specialists Dr Gerald Coakley and Beverly Knops share their insights into the psychological components to the condition.
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21Sep

Dear Therapist..."What Can I Do About Sibling Rivalry?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

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Therapists

Sibling relationships can have an enormous impact on our early development, and rivalry can continue into adulthood. Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader whose competitive sister is getting too much.
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21Sep

The Unexpected Health Consequences of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Aneliya Gonsard

attachment, body, childhood, health

Therapists

It is more widely accepted now that childhood experiences can have a lasting impact on your emotional and mental health. Dr Aneliya Gonsard explores the lesser known impact that adverse early experiences can have on your later physical health.
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20Sep

4 Tips for Anyone Finding September Hard

Hannah Richardson

anxiety, autumn, depression, sad, seasons, tips

Therapists

September can be a challenging month, and it's typically a very busy period for therapists and counsellors as more people reach out for help. Counsellor Hannah Richardson offers her 4 tips to make the transition into autumn a bit easier.
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16Sep

Meet the Therapist: Sarah Kirrane

Sarah Kirrane

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Therapists

Sarah Kirrane is a counsellor in Pinner and online: "I know how hard it can be to share a painful thought, memory or feeling. Often my clients tell me that it's the first time they are sharing something. I come away from those sessions feeling honoured to be working with these clients."
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15Sep

What Exactly is Social Anxiety?

Kamran Bedi

anxiety, confidence, friendship, relationships, socialanxiety

Mind

Social anxiety, left unchecked, can get worse, making it harder to keep up relationships and a healthy social life. Kamran Bedi, author of The Anxiety Antidote, offers his tips.
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