The perinatal period is a time of challenge and change, physically, hormonally and emotionally. This can make it a catalyst for changes...

When we look out of the window, the view that we see has the power to influence our mood. Whether it’s the colour of the sky, the level...

As children we are often given the opportunity - or required - to try new things, to face our fears, to push ourselves out of our comfort...

Feeling bored? Maybe it's not such a bad thing. In a world that prizes multitasking and achievement and connectivity, it can be hard to...

Many of us find ourselves repeating the same behaviours over and over again, without knowing why. It could be pushing people away,...

Social media has led to an explosion in theories and new terminology to capture the essence of human behaviour. In previous posts, I've...

Our relationship with money is about so much more than a simple set of transactions. 'Money Dysmorphia' seems to be a fairly new term,...

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...

We spend a lot of time talking about feelings, thinking about feelings, avoiding our feelings, ignoring our feelings. And many of us can...

We're not very good at talking about money. Perhaps that's a terribly sweeping generalisation. But it often strikes me that even...

When we talk about things that we can do to boost our wellbeing, the idea of volunteering often comes up. Offering our time, energy and...

For many of us, the act of finding an item that we really want to buy, and then making that purchase, offers us a sense of pleasure....

Like many conditions that fall under the umbrella of 'women's health', endometriosis has long been unknown or misunderstood. In many...

It’s the morning after the night before. You had too much to drink, and you can feel the creeping physical signs of a hangover. Maybe...

Tomorrow is 'Parent Mental Health Day', and this year's theme is all about 'creating positive relationships' in families. I was asked by...

Grief can leave us lost for words. If you’re wondering how to support a friend who has lost a loved one, you’re not alone. This blog offers gentle, practical ideas to help you feel more confident in reaching out – whether it’s knowing what to say, what to offer, or when to simply be there.

This week in the press, Royal watchers have been following reports that the Princess of Wales intends to 'work from bed' while recovering...

The concept of 'Dry January' has been growing in popularity over the past few years. After all, if you'd like to reduce your alcohol...

Perfectionism is built on such an alluring idea. That we all have the capacity to somehow become a perfect version of ourselves - more...

We all know the image of a vampire. A creepy creature, whose sole focus is to drain our energy in order to supplement their own. These...