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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.

Breaking the Cycle of Avoidance with ACT

Many people notice that avoiding certain thoughts, feelings,or situations can bring short-term relief, yet over time it often leads tofeeling more stuck. I can help you face this with ACTtherapy,

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Making Sense of Complex Trauma and Its Impact

Have you ever found yourself reacting strongly to something small and wondered why it feels so intense? For many people, these moments arenot random. They can be linked to past experiences that have not been fully processed. This is where trauma therapy can play an important role, offering a space to understand what is happening beneath the surface and why certain patterns keep repeating.

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Using EMDR to Release the Emotional Weight of Depression

When people think about depression, they often picture low mood, lack of motivation and a sense of heaviness that does not lift. What is less widely understood is how past experiences can sit beneath these feelings.

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Choosing Between Online Therapy and In-Person Sessions

You may wonder whether online therapy can truly offer thesame depth and effectiveness as sitting in a consulting room. It is a fairquestion. When you are thinking about starting online counselling, you want tofeel confident that the support you receive will genuinely help.

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How Does CBT Actually Work?

CBT is often recommended for anxiety, low mood and phobias, yet many people are unsure what actually happens in therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a practical, collaborative approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, and how these patterns can keep difficulties going.

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Can You Do EMDR on Yourself? What You Need to Know

EMDR therapy is often talked about as a powerful approach for trauma ,anxiety and PTSD, which naturally leads some people to ask whether EMDR can be done on yourself. As a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist, I’m often asked this question, particularly by those who want quick relief or who feelunsure about starting therapy.

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