The advent of social media has made it infinitely easier to keep in touch with what's going on with those around us. But this also means...

Sometimes grief comes before a loss. If we know that a loss is likely to be on the horizon, perhaps if a loved one is unwell, we might...

We often talk about returning to the workplace in the context of career breaks and maternity leave. But yesterday's headlines were all...

So you've finally found some time for yourself. You're at the end of your to-do list - or nearly there. The diary is empty, your phone...

A toxic workplace can leave a lasting imprint on us, in the same way as an unhealthy relationship or a traumatic experience. I spoke to...

When we want to ask for something, we are often carrying around a lifetime of invisible baggage on our shoulders. This baggage weighs us...

What really winds you up in your relationships? Everyone is different, but there are common themes that seem to come up again and again...

This week I've spoken to BBC Radio and the News Movement all about the 'Let Them' theory. So, what is it, and why is it making such a...

This week, Britney Spears' memoir has been in the press, and has highlighted the topic of Postnatal Depression. I was asked to offer...

I've written before about how our identity shifts when we become parents. There's also a shift - whether we like it or not - in how...

Have you ever noticed yourself getting in your own way? Saying yes to things you don’t wish to do, saying no to things you might enjoy,...

Feelings don’t always come and go smoothly. Sometimes our emotions are overwhelming. Maybe you’re overcome by a deep sense of sadness,...

This week it's Mental Health Week, and we've seen some worrying statistics about how hard young people find it to talk about their mental...

It's not what you're thinking. 'Eldest Daughter Syndrome' isn't just a catch-all term for the eldest girl in a family with more than one...

The actor Idris Elba has been in the press this week talking about his addiction to work. When we think about addiction, we often think...

I was asked for some tips on coping with nerves ahead of a proposal. This might sound like a very specific area of anxiety - and likely...

I've been intrigued to hear about 'Main Character Syndrome'. What it means, how it might differ from Narcissism. And the role that...

It's nearly the end of September, and the summer holidays already feel as if they were a long time ago. So when I was asked to have a...

Are you a phubber? Or maybe you've been phubbed? Or perhaps it's both. Or maybe you're looking at this wondering what on earth I am...

How many friends do we need? There's no right or wrong answer to this question. What is most important is for us to build friendships...