Struggling in relationships? How therapy can help with communication and conflict.

Wondering if you have ADHD? Therapy can help you explore your patterns, prepare for a GP referral, and rule out overlapping conditions like anxiety or burnout - as well as offering support after diagnosis.

What is more important, finding the right therapy or finding the right therapist? This short film developed by Dr Naomi Moller, Lecturer in Psychology at the Open University, and Damn Fine Media, looks at why the relationship between therapist and client is so important.

Many people believe therapy is only for when we feel we are in crisis or mentally unwell. The truth is you don’t have to wait for life to feel this challenging before seeking support. Working with a therapist at any time can help you better understand yourself, improve relationships, build resilience in everyday life or simply move forward with plans or create clarity. Here are five reasons to start therapy, and what to do next.

Starting a therapy journey can feel like a huge decision. For many people, the idea can trigger a range of feelings and you might be wondering whether your problems are “serious enough,”. This article takes a look at taking that first step and the role therapy can play in change.

When the world feels uncertain, it is natural for fear to creep in. Finding perspective, and finding a balance between being informed and overconsuming information, can be key to maintaining good mental health during difficult times.

If you’re living with anxiety, you may also recognise how isolating it can feel. Because anxiety isn’t always visible, it can be hard for others to understand what you’re going through. Trying to manage it on your own can feel overwhelming. If this resonates, therapy may offer a space to pause, reflect, and feel less alone. This article shares five ways therapy can support you when anxiety feels difficult to manage.

You may have done your research or even talked things through with ChatGPT before coming to therapy — and that’s okay. You don’t need to arrive with a plan or a preferred modality. Therapy works best when there’s space for curiosity, trust, and a therapist who can gently guide the work.

As the New Year begins, many of us feel intense pressure to change; to look different, achieve more, be more confident, more productive, more ‘together’. I’m often left feeling that focusing solely on such changes only serves to distract us from what truly needs attention, and that is our inner world.

Feeling overwhelmed can happen to anyone. These five small, gentle steps can help you pause, breathe, and find steadier ground when life feels heavy.

In recent years, more and more people in the UK are turning to therapy. In fact, research from the shows that around a third of UK adults have worked with a therapist at some point - with the majority reporting it having been a positive and helpful experience.

And yet, for many people, taking the first step can still feel daunting. You might be wondering: Do I really need therapy? What actually happens in a session? How do I find the right therapist for me?

If you’ve been asking yourself these questions, you’re not alone. This post will walk you through some of the most common reasons people seek out therapy, what therapy is (and isn’t), and the different ways you can access support in the UK.

Whilst therapy is increasingly being viewed as an essential tool for improving our mental health and wellbeing, expressing a need for it, or showing interest in seeking out a therapist, is often still awkwardly received and misunderstood. Many people continue to be confused about what therapy involves, who might benefit from it, and what it can and cannot do. Here are the three most common myths I hear about therapy - and a few facts that I hope will help debunk them.

How you feel after a therapy session is dependent on many factors - from the thoughts, feelings and experiences that you explore in session, to your energy levels coming into session.

The activities you were doing immediately before session, and what you plan to do immediately after can also have an impact. Additional factors, such as whether you are feeling healthy or unwell, how you’ve been sleeping, your therapist’s own energy levels in session, your feelings about the therapy process, or even how you currently feel about your therapist. Safe to say, the list is considerable.

Emotions are an integral part of the human experience. They influence our thoughts, behaviours, and interactions with others. However, sometimes it can be challenging to understand and articulate our emotions.

This is where therapy can play a crucial role in helping us identify and name the eight big emotions: joy, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, disgust, shame, and guilt. In this blog post, I explore how therapy can assist us in understanding and navigating these emotions.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or struggling with your mental health? If so, you're not alone. This fast-paced modern world that we’re all living in can take a toll on our mental well-being, and prioritising self-care has never been more important.

One powerful tool that can support your mental health and well-being is therapy. Proven to have numerous benefits for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances. here are just five benefits of therapy that can positively impact your life.

Preparing to begin counselling can bring up a lot of feelings. Many clients experience nerves, and feel curious about what lies ahead.

Every counsellor or therapist has their own way of working. For this article, I've drawn upon my own way of practising to provide answers to some of the questions that might be coming up. Hopefully this may help ease any first session worries.

Whether you are experiencing depression, anxiety, struggling with a breakup or you’re feeling stuck and want to find a way forward, talk therapy can be life-changing.