Attention Economy
Does anyone else remember the hype around the launch of Channel 5 – five whole channels to watch on our singular TV set. It was so exciting and The Spice Girls wrote a song for it, and everyone was counting down. Ah, what a simpler time… Fast forward to today and we have access to […]
Putting boundaries in place
I hear a lot of people describe themselves as ‘people-pleasers’, and when we explore that in the therapy room, it often transpires that the actual challenge may well be boundaries. For some people, the word boundaries makes them feel uncomfortable or somehow selfish, and for others, the need for stronger boundaries makes sense, but they […]
When is the right time to see a therapist?
A thought occurred to me – if we were in America, having a therapist is relatively usual and it’s talked about fairly openly. However, living in the UK means that all too often, we have a ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach until we reach breaking point.[…]
Mental Health Awareness Week – taking action
Mental Health Awareness Week is 11-17 May 2026, and the theme this year is taking action to support good mental health. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, action is the process of doing something, typically to achieve a specific aim, or a deed performed. It signifies activity, movement, or the operation of a mechanism. Common examples […]
Speaking to a Counsellor versus speaking to AI
No matter which data source you find, all the statistics show a clear rise in the number of people in the UK who report poor mental health, increasing anxiety, and a growing feeling of loneliness, with the NHS struggling to keep pace with the rise in referrals and higher waiting times. It’s no wonder, therefore, […]
How do I cope with grief?
I debated what to call this blog, because it’s important to understand that I believe, first and foremost, that grief is a natural response to loss, and there is no shortcut to that. It can feel like our whole world has been turned upside down when we lose a loved one or pet – truly […]