Psychotherapy
Relationship Pressures during Pandemic
Is it the pressures of the pandemic that creates relationship problems, or do lockdowns act as a catalyst for existing problems? I think it is a chicken and egg scenario. The pandemic has had such a pervasive impact on people’s sense of safety and security in so many aspects of daily life, that it is…
Read MoreAttached to Technology
“Something has shifted in our relationship with technology. Our online identities are taking a more prominent role. We have changed as individuals and as a society through the experience of lockdown, and as the corporeal world does not feel as safe or predictable, the online alternative can seem more manageable.“ How do we respond to…
Read MoreBring on Blue Monday
Yesterday was blue Monday. The most depressing day of the year. Apart form being an absolute fabrication, it does highlight another often misunderstood idea – depression. The pursuit of happiness The pursuit of happiness is at the heart of western culture, and in the US is a constitutional right. The problem with the pursuit of…
Read MorePsycho What?
I am often asked: what is the difference between a psychotherapist and a…? It can very confusing to understand and differentiate all the types of mental health professionals. So I have prepared a short explanation to help. Jargon buster In this website, references to ‘therapy’ cover Counselling & Psychotherapy. There are various types of mental…
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