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27Jan

The Roots of DBT: Marsha M. Linehan's Building a Life Worth Living

Sumeet Grover

books, BPD, DBT

Therapists

Psychotherapist Sumeet Grover reviews Building a Life Worth Living, Marsha M. Linehan's memoir charting her journey from suicidal teenager to creator of dialectical behaviour therapy.
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26Jan

What a Therapist Thinks of 'Couples Therapy'

Ajay Khandelwal

couples, couplestherapy, love, marriage, relationships, sex, TV

Therapists

Hit documentary Couples Therapy offers an illuminating insight into the world of couples counselling and the complexity of relationships. Psychotherapist Ajay Khandelwal explores why so many of us can't look away.
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26Jan

Meet the Coach: Joanne Batters

Joanne Batters

meetthecoach

Coaches

Joanne Batters is a life coach in Kent and online: "I love to help my clients find clarity in their vision for the future and help them understand that change is always possible with the right support, encouragement and self-belief."
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24Jan

Think Alcohol Sets You Free? It Might Be Time to Think Again

Cora Hilton

alcohol, anxiety, body, health

Therapists

Alcohol is often thought of as a disinhibitor, something that helps people be 'more themselves'. Therapist Emily Cora Hilton explores why this might be a misunderstanding that is harmful to mental health.
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21Jan

Meet the Therapist: Lada Shustova-Carter

Lada Shustova-Carter

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Lada Shustova-Carter is a counsellor in Reading and online: "Being able to hold my clients in the most difficult and confusing times in their lives is a great responsibility – as well as a wonderful privilege."
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21Jan

Jo Love Tells Us Why Therapy is Magic

Alice McGurran

experienceoftherapy

Mind

In this interview with Welldoing's Alice McGurran, Jo Love explains the impact therapy has had on her life. Jo offers tips to anyone wondering how to find the right therapist, and for anyone struggling in therapy.
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20Jan

In Therapy I Feel Validated – There Is No Greater Feeling

Tom Massey

experienceoftherapy, trauma

Mind

Traumatic events in Tom Massey's life lead him to see a therapist. Therapy helped him identify deep-rooted thought patterns, but the most valuable part of therapy was feeling heard and validated.
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19Jan

Dear Therapist..."My Friends Don't Have Time For Me"

Charlotte Fox Weber

deartherapist

Therapists

Our friendships are vitally important, so what can we do if we don't feel connected to our friends? Therapist Charlotte Fox Weber advises one reader.
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18Jan

Bored of Procrastinating? Here's 5 Tips to Move Your Life Forward

Dr Geraint Evans

coaching, motivation, newyear, procrastination, productivity, tips

Soul

Are you guilty of procrastinating even though it makes you feel worse? Dr Geraint Evans offers 5 tips to help you understand why you procrastinate and how to move towards your goals.
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17Jan

Why Are Politicians So Bad at Saying Sorry?

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

coronavirus, politics, society

Therapists

Many are unconvinced by Boris Johnson's recent apology, which has done nothing to quell angry feelings towards the Prime Minister. Why are politicians so bad at saying sorry and admitting when they have made mistakes, asks therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen.
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