As a former taut and restricted, pretend alpha male, I think that some of us men might feel that we need to have a permanently tough exterior. Some of us have suppressed our feelings with great efficiency, especially those emotions that we might deem as softer or more compassionate.
Read the full blog post >In a strange way I'm glad that I had depression... at least I'm happier now than I was before my depression.
Read the full blog post >If you have a big nose or a small nose, long arms or short arms, freckles or no freckles, it’s what you’ve got and these things invariably cannot be altered. Often, there are situations and circumstances that cannot be changed, but how you react to those situations and circumstances might be within your control.
Read the full blog post >We are pleased to announce that we are expanding the team and will be joined by Debbie Hague, a qualified therapist, in Hertfordshire. She will be helping individuals and couples, ease and manage their anxiety, stress, depression, irritability and anger issues.
Despite digital dating of one format or another giving us a pretty comprehensive ‘pre meeting’ understanding of potential partners, I’m not sure we humans actually select romantic partners.
Over the years, as a therapist I’ve heard many clients say, “That’s the way I’m hardwired” or “You can’t change a leopards spots” or “This is just how I am”, and throughout those years I’ve seen many people move from being stuck to being something closer to their authentic self. That movement has made them less anxious, less stressed, less depressed and very often more purposeful and fulfilled.
Read the full blog post >Some might say that if one has never faced some form of hardship one cannot become resilient or strong. I would agree some of us may be sheltered but the world is such that chances are, we will tackle something nasty sooner or later.
What is ‘good’ and ‘bad’ mental health? What are some of the signs of poor mental health, what are the causes?
Read the full blog post >Many of us will be preparing for a change: new school, new job, off to university, leaving university or even buying a new car in September.
What does football - or more specifically England’s participation in this years World Cup - teach us about life in general? Experiencing the highs, the lows, dealing with success (whatever that might be deemed to be), defeat or a mistake or an undesirable outcome.
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