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Make sure to take a look at some of the blogs posted below for further information on treatments, advice and relevant topics surrounding mental health and psychology. Check back for new blog posts each month.

How EMDR and IFS Work Together to Transform Trauma - 18/10/25

Trauma can leave us feeling stuck in the past, no matter how much time has passed. Using a gentle integration of EMDR and IFS, Dr Maria Tucknott helps you safely process difficult memories while caring for the parts of you that have been trying to protect you. Therapy is available in Hertford or online.

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Therapy in Hertford with Dr Maria Tucknott - 18/09/25

Dr. Maria Tucknott and her team offer a range of high quality therapy to adults (aged 18+) who are struggling with a range of difficulties such as depression, anxiety, and trauma, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

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How will I Feel After EMDR Therapy? - 18/07/25

How will I feel after EMDR Therapy? A Clinical Psychologists perspective

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How do I know if I’m ready for EMDR Therapy? - 18/06/25

This post explores the concept of readiness for EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy

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How to Stop Beating Yourself Up - 18/05/25

Many of us live with a relentless inner critic—an internal voice that magnifies our flaws and mistakes, leaving us anxious, ashamed, and stuck in cycles of self-judgment. But this critical voice isn't a personal flaw; it's part of our brain's ancient threat system, designed to keep us safe.

Compassion Focused Therapy helps us understand and reshape this inner dialogue. By recognizing the inner critic as a misguided protector, we can begin to respond with self-compassion rather than self-attack.

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A brief overview of trauma and complex trauma - 01/03/25

A guest blog by Dr Yvonne Waft on PTSD, complex trauma, attachment trauma and intergenerational trauma

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