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26Oct

Doomscrolling: Is Reading the News Bad for My Mental Health?

Rosie Jones

addiction, anxiety, socialmedia, society, stress, technology, uncertainty

Therapists

We have access to more information than ever before, and our phones are designed to keep us engaged. Counsellor Rosie Jones explores the mental health impact of doomscrolling in a world seemingly full of uncertainty.
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25Oct

How Hands-On Bodywork Helped Me Navigate Change

Amy Barnes

anxiety, body, change, home

Therapists

Times of significant change can affect our minds and bodies in unexpected ways. Therapist Amy Barnes reflects on her experience of moving house, and the bodywork necessary to help her feel at home.
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22Oct

Meet the Therapist: Kate Coppock

Kate Coppock

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Therapists

Kate Coppock is a therapist in West Sussex, Hove, and online: "One of the most important aspects of therapy is your relationship with your therapist. Research shows that the modality they have trained in means a lot less than the rapport and trust you can build with them."
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20Oct

Dear Therapist..."The Grief of Losing My Husband Has Only Just Hit Me"

Kelly Hearn

bereavement, deartherapist, grief, loss

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn supports a reader struggling in the aftermath of sudden bereavement.
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19Oct

The Benefits of Career Coaching: How to Move Forward at Work

Neil Lawrence

career, coaching, experienceofcoaching, work

Coaches

Coaching can help with a range of challenges, including overcome workplace obstacles. Coach Neil Lawrence explores how career coaching helped one of his clients.
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18Oct

World Menopause Day: Finding Support that Works for You

Louise Herbert

body, health, menopause, middleage, midlife, women

Therapists

Menopause is a significant transition, with physical, emotional and psychological symptoms. Therapist Louise Herbert explains the importance of treating your menopause in a way that honours your unique experience.
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15Oct

Meet the Therapist: Sam Rawlings

Sam Rawlings

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Therapists

Sam Rawlings is a counsellor in Leeds and online: "Anxiety can show itself in many ways. Particularly for children, anxiety can come in the form of physical pain, tummy aches or headaches. A child isn’t always aware of what a panic attack is and there can be a lot of confusion of what is happening to them."
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14Oct

Everything You Need to Know About Intrusive Thoughts

Kelly Britton

anxiety, OCD, tips

Therapists

We all have intrusive thoughts, but for some people they can be extremely distressing and might be a symptom of OCD or generalised anxiety disorder. CBT therapist Kelly Britton shares five tips to manage intrusive thoughts.
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13Oct

Meet the Coach: Will James

Will James, Leadership and Team Coach

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Coaches

Will James is a leadership coach in Winchester and online: "I offer developmental coaching that is focused on helping leaders and teams bring more of their creativity, commitment and effective collaboration to pursue their compelling purpose."
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13Oct

Chronic Lower Back Pain, Stress and Trauma: Is It Time to Think Differently About Pain?

Andrew Keefe

anger, backpain, body, chronicpain, disability, health, stress

Therapists

85% of cases of chronic lower back pain have no identifiable physical cause for the pain. Therapist and personal trainer Andy Keefe explains how mind and body connect, and how trauma and stress can cause back pain.
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