Counselling can help to resolve a range of relationship issues within a family. Every family has a unique dynamic but any relationships can be affected by certain events and circumstances. These can include bereavement, divorce, and remarriage, or moving to a new location. Family counselling can help families understand how individual problems impact them as […]
Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder where a person develops an obsessive attitude with food and their body weight. People with bulimia find themselves trapped in a cycle of binging and purging. Generally, this cycle is the result of low self-esteem and body image. Often individuals with bulimia can struggle to admit they have a […]
What makes people creative? Creativity is a fascinating concept. It’s often thought of as being ‘innate’ – we assume that some people are creative, and some people aren’t. Therefore, scientific studies of creativity are still in their relative infancy. However, there is a growing body of work that is exploring how we understand creativity. How […]
Each person experiences depression differently. Therefore, exploring different psychological treatments can help you decide what steps to take. This week we’re providing a brief overview of the best treatments for depression. Finding the right treatment for depression A common mood disorder, depression is pervasive within society but remains personal for each and every individual. There […]
Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions can be a challenging prospect. You may find that you are struggling with Dry January more than you expected, or that you are rapidly losing your enthusiasm to do more exercise. However, there is no need to worry. You are not alone. In fact, this Friday 11th January has […]
There is a common misconception that the only people who need therapy are those who have already reached a point where they have been recommended treatment by a healthcare professional. This probably links to wider problematic views about mental health that many people hold. The results of this type of thinking can have serious negative […]
Whether you are celebrating Chanukah, Christmas, or just taking a holiday, this time of year is often filled with festivity and fun, but for many people this can also be a stressful time of year. While we all want to be able to relax in the festive season if you are feeling depressed or worried […]
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that has gained worldwide attention of late. It originates in the Pacific island of Okinawa, which has one of the longest life expectancies of anywhere in the world. While it seems unlikely that – as certain people have claimed – ikigai is a panacea for longevity, it might provide a […]
We all have the the occasional restless night, and sometimes this can carry on for more than just the odd single night. But if you find yourself tossing and turning on a regular basis you might be worrying whether you have a sleep disorder that requires expert advice. A disturbed sleeping pattern can have a […]
Stress is endemic in society, with 75% of people saying that they ‘felt so stressed they could not cope’ at some point in the last year. While we often think of stress as being purely mental, there are also physical signs that we may be stressed. By understanding the philosophy and science behind emotion we can gain […]
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