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...

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

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...

What a question! So what is the key to happiness in later life? I spend a lot of time thinking about self-esteem, confidence, and how...

The postpartum period can be a time of vulnerability, of shifting identity. I spoke to Yahoo Life for an article about celebrities...

For many of us, retirement might feel like we’ve hit the jackpot. Being able to spend our time doing exactly what we want to when we...

The endless scroll of social media is a part of everyday life, and it feels as if it’s here to stay. There are lots of things that are...

I spoke to Heartwiseadvice.com for their series offering bite-sized advice on matters of the heart. They asked me to reflect on coping...

It’s been over six decades since Elvis told us that ‘Wise men say … Only Fools rush in …I can’t help falling in love with you’. There’s...

It feels as if we encounter new terminology related to mental health every single day. I've noticed more people talking about Rejection...

The modern workplace feels unrecognisable in comparison with what we might have seen a few decades ago. And in many ways, changes in...

We spend a lot of time thinking about what how we behave with other people. But what does your inner monologue sound like? My opening...

Do you consider yourself to be shy? In the Huffington Post's Parenting series they asked for some tips to support parents with a shy...

Do you know the feeling? Maybe it’s a niggle, a sign of infection, a symptom, an ache, a pain, or an understanding that something isn’t...

The end of a relationship can make us question so much about ourselves. Who we are, what we want, what we deserve. And whether we can...

Who hasn't dreamt of fame and fortune, of growing up in the public eye? From a young age, many of us absorbed fairytale images of what...

This week I looked at the complex topic of family dynamics and estrangement for Metro . Every family is different, and there are a...

I had a quick chat with Metro about the concept of 'radiators' and 'drains'. They asked the following question: Do your friendships...

Numbness – what emotional numbness really means, and how counselling can help

We all compare ourselves to others — it's human. But constant comparison can drain your confidence and leave you feeling “not enough.” In this post, I explore why we compare, how it impacts your self-worth, and practical ways to stop doing it — with compassion, curiosity, and real-life strategies that work.