Every year, the BACP releases its Public Perceptions Survey. This research gives us all an insight into what people are thinking. What...

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...

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.

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

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...

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

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...

When a relationship ends in divorce, we can experience a whole range of feelings. Some might feel understandable, some might feel...

Ever wondered if there’s a mathematical formula for a healthy, happy relationship ?  I spoke to a journalist at iNews all about the idea...

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...

Nurturing our relationships is something that takes time, energy, and conscious effort. And this can be challenging at the best of times....

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

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...

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...

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...

When we talk about coercive control, we are talking about an act, or a series of acts, that are designed to manipulate, intimidate,...

Our modern society allows us the opportunity for so much more diversity, transition and change in our life choices than ever before....

In the past few years, our boundaries and expectations have shifted beyond all recognition when it comes to our relationship with our...

It's totally natural to seek validation from those around us. It's a human instinct. It's how we understand whether our behaviour is...

When we talk about Maternal Mental Health we are generally looking at what’s referred to as the ‘perinatal period’.  This encompasses the...