Passive aggression: It's more than just sarcasm and silent treatment Passive aggression is one of those things that people talk about a lot, but when you stop and think about it, it's actually quite interesting psychologically because most people...
Perimenopause can be a confusing time can’t it? One minute you’re getting on with your day and the next you’re convinced a headache means something catastrophic, your heart is beating like you’ve just run a marathon despite the fact you’ve been...
Why spring just makes everything feel a bit better again. There’s something about spring that just feels like a quiet exhale, isn’t there? Like the world has been holding its breath all winter and suddenly everything starts to breathe again. ...
What does it mean to be emotionally healthy? When we talk about emotional health quite often we believe it means that we have to feel good or stay calm all the time no matter what happens. However, it’s far more about how we relate to our inner...
How many times at the start of January have you sat back and thought, “I must exercise more”, “I must eat healthier” or plan out all the things you want to achieve in the year with grand ideas but no action plan? How often do you then chastise...
As this time of year comes round, people often start thinking back over the months of the year gone past and the memories come through in bits and pieces, rather than a full blown film playing out in front of you. However, a few moments stand out....
Working with a client’s memory, emotion and the meaning making process. When we think of memory, we often believe it is a neat and tidy record of what’s happened to us, but anyone who pays close attention to their inner world knows that isn’t how...
Why on earth do we self-sabotage? We’ve all experienced self-sabotage at some point. You might cancel something important, avoid a difficult conversation, or delay something you truly care about. Sometimes, you may even create conflict in a good...
The anger and sadness see-saw: How do we balance it so we can get off? Have you ever had one of those moments where something happens, maybe someone says something hurtful, or plans fall apart, and suddenly you feel that tight lump in your throat,...
Intrusive thoughts: what they are and how to manage them Have you ever found yourself thinking something completely out of character, something disturbing, inappropriate, or just plain strange? If so, you’re not alone. These are called intrusive...