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11Feb

Meet the Therapist: Matthew Benjamin

Matthew Benjamin

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Therapists

Matthew Benjamin is a therapist in Central London and online: "I have recently noticed a huge increase in social anxiety, particularly in younger people. I have also seen a lot more men willing to open up about feelings that they have never been confident to talk about previously, due to the inherited belief that men need to appear strong."
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10Feb

Your Therapist's Favourite Therapist: How My Dog Changed My Life

Lindsay Roche

coronavirus, pets, self, wellbeing

Therapists

Therapist Lindsay Roche's life changed when she picked up her cockapoo Mo. From connection to comfort, to enhancing therapy – here she shares the unexpected impact her dog has made on her life.
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09Feb

'Mental Health Bandwagon': Is Joanna Lumley Right?

Welldoing

society

Mind

Joanna Lumley has accused people of 'jumping on the bandwagon' when it comes to mental health. What do therapists think – should people be more resilient?
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08Feb

Meet the Coach: Kavita Golia

Kavita Golia

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Coaches

Kavita Golia is a coach in South West London and online: "Coaches are there to be in partnership with clients, supporting people to move towards their goals, whatever they may be. Coaching is there to help people make their own decisions and realise what they need themselves."
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07Feb

Helping Traumatised Clients Trust Their Bodies Again

James D. West

arttherapy, body, brain, neuroscience, PTSD, therapisttips, trauma

Mind

Traumatised clients may experience their body as the enemy or as separate from them. Nili Sigal explains why helping clients feel safe and connected in their bodies is key to recovery from trauma.
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04Feb

Meet the Therapist: Miriam Christie

Miriam Christie

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Therapists

Miriam Christie is a counsellor in SE London: "My younger clients often talk about therapy like they talk about going to the gym and I really like that. They don’t wait until they feel desperate and they don’t think they are ‘broken’. I wish everyone knew they don’t have to wait until they feel broken before they come to therapy."
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03Feb

The Main Challenges in Polyamorous Relationships

jan merrills

couples, love, marriage, polyamory, relationships, sex, society

Therapists

Polyamory involves having more than one relationship at one time, which can trigger difficult feelings. Therapist Jan Merrills works with clients who are considering polyamory and those who are navigating jealousy.
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01Feb

Why Is Boris Johnson the Way He Is? A Therapist Reacts to Partygate Report

Ajay Khandelwal

boardingschool, coronavirus, identity, politics, self, society

Therapists

Therapist Ajay Khandelwal looks into the psychology of prime minister Boris Johnson and his formative childhood experiences. Boarding School Syndrome can affect attachment and cause aggression and despair.
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01Feb

Coaching Helped Me Get My Life on Track After a Break Up

Zara Lee

breakups, coaching, experienceofcoaching

Soul

Zara Lee went to coaching after a break up. Working with her coach helped Zara re-evaluate what she wanted from her life and set clear, manageable goals.
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28Jan

Meet the Therapist: Marc Altorffer

Marc Altorffer

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Therapists

Marc Altorffer is a hypnotherapist in West London and online: "I work with all kinds of challenges but at the moment it is mainly with anxiety-related issues. I love seeing my clients getting better during the therapy. It gives me a sense of purpose, and I feel useful."
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