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Guest Blog: From People Pleasing to Marmite: How I Stopped Needing Everyone to Like Me, by Becky Stone
Guest blog post: I used to live for approval. Now I live for peace. Here’s how people pleasing, perfectionism, and ADHD fed my eating disorder, and how I got free.
Becky Stone
May 27, 20253 min read


The Drama Triangle: A simple way to understand what’s really going on in your relationships
Relationships aren't easy. They are often the place where we feel the most grounded and connected. But they can also be the place where...

Georgina Sturmer
May 26, 20254 min read


Tired of Putting Everyone First? Let’s Talk About People Pleasing
Ever find yourself saying 'yes' when you really mean 'no'? Apologising for things that aren’t your fault? You're not alone. People...

Georgina Sturmer
May 23, 20254 min read


Are we coping? What the latest BACP survey says about Mental Health in the UK
Every year, the BACP releases its Public Perceptions Survey. This research gives us all an insight into what people are thinking. What...

Georgina Sturmer
May 18, 20252 min read


Family estrangement: coping with conflict and crisis
We all know the phrase, 'you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family'. Some of us are fortunate enough to have...

Georgina Sturmer
May 9, 20253 min read


What's the right way to grieve? And other big questions about loss
What’s the right way to grieve?
Do we really move through neat 'stages'? Do we have to let go — or finish grieving? In this blog, I explore what grief really looks like, why the Five Stages model might not fit everyone, and how newer ideas — like the Tonkin Model, the Dual Process Model, Continuing Bonds, and even neuroscience — can help us better understand and live with loss.

Georgina Sturmer
Mar 2, 20256 min read


Coping with postnatal anxiety
Postnatal anxiety is often overlooked—but it’s more common than you might think. While many new mothers are prepared to watch for postnatal depression, anxiety can be harder to recognize and even harder to talk about. In this post, I explore what postnatal anxiety feels like, why it happens, and practical strategies to cope with it—emotionally and physically. Whether you're struggling silently or seeking understanding, this is a gentle, honest guide to help you feel seen and

Georgina Sturmer
Feb 2, 20254 min read


How to overcome FOMO and embrace your alone time at Christmas
In case you haven't heard, Christmas is on the way. There's an expectation that our inbox will be awash with social invites. But what if...

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 29, 20244 min read


How to find a therapist
It can be a daunting process, trying to find a therapist. I know, I’ve been there myself. Tripping up on jargon. Scrolling through profiles. It can feel like some kind of strange jumble of internet dating. All while we are not quite sure what we are looking for. But knowing that we need some support. That’s why I’ve put together this guide, to offer a roadmap through this minefield. How do I know what type of therapist I am looking for? This is an important question

Georgina Sturmer
Nov 4, 20249 min read


Grieving someone we don't know. The complexities of 'parasocial relationships'
We don't have to know someone to feel a sense of grief or loss at the news of their death. This rang so true this week for everyone who...

Georgina Sturmer
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Managing your mental health while navigating divorce
When a relationship ends in divorce, we can experience a whole range of feelings. Some might feel understandable, some might feel...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 17, 20243 min read


The 5:1 ratio - Is this the key to a happy relationship?
Ever wondered if there’s a mathematical formula for a healthy, happy relationship ? I spoke to a journalist at iNews all about the idea...

Georgina Sturmer
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Do you experience 'free time anxiety'?
I've talked about the idea of 'productivity anxiety' in the workplace for this article in Yahoo News . But I also wanted to take a...

Georgina Sturmer
Aug 8, 20243 min read


Parenting and relationships: keeping your relationship on track when it comes to parenting decisions
Nurturing our relationships is something that takes time, energy, and conscious effort. And this can be challenging at the best of times....

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Coping with dating app burnout
When dating websites and apps arrived on the scene, they were afforded a warm welcome. Being able to search online for the perfect match...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Are you an approval addict? Exploring people-pleasing and approval-seeking
Are you an approval addict? I spoke to The Sun all about people-pleasing and approval-seeking. Click here to read the full article. To...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Tackling health anxiety
Health anxiety is a generalised term for a sense of anxiety, worry and fear that relates to our health. I spoke to Happiful all about...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 5, 20244 min read


Grief and distraction, do you bury yourself into your work?
Not everyone dreads Monday morning. Some of us are lucky enough to skip into the beginning of the week, doing a job that we love. But for...

Georgina Sturmer
Jul 1, 20242 min read


The truth about coercive control: warning signs, and what to do
When we talk about coercive control, we are talking about an act, or a series of acts, that are designed to manipulate, intimidate,...

Georgina Sturmer
Jun 28, 20244 min read


How to cope when friendships shift and splinter
Our modern society allows us the opportunity for so much more diversity, transition and change in our life choices than ever before....

Georgina Sturmer
Jun 7, 20243 min read
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