Emotions shape every aspect of our lives, influencing how we think, behave, and interact with others. Understanding the neuroscience behind feelings provides insights that can enhance emotional intelligence and overall happiness. Let's explore the fascinating world of emotions and the brain, unravelling how they impact our daily lives! A fundamental aspect of positive thinking has been shown to significantly impact mental health in various profound ways. It serves as a beac

Telling someone who is feeling anxious, stressed, or experiencing a full-blown panic attack to “just calm down” may initially seem like a calming and helpful suggestion. However, it is important to recognise that this well-meaning yet ultimately unhelpful piece of advice often leads to the exact opposite effect. When someone is in the throes of anxiety or panic, their emotional and physiological state is already heightened, and being told to simply calm down can feel dismissi

In the realm of therapy, the establishment of boundaries is a crucial aspect that can significantly influence the therapeutic relationship. Boundaries serve as a framework that helps both the therapist and the client navigate their interactions in a safe and respectful manner. This blog post will explore the importance of developing healthy boundaries in therapeutic practice, the challenges therapists may face, and practical strategies for maintaining these boundaries. Bounda

Integrating Depth Integrative Approaches in Psychotherapy: Uniting Hypnotherapy and Depth Psychology for Lasting Healing In today's fast-paced world, mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common. Many people struggle with stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil from personal and professional conflicts. An effective way to address these issues is through an integrative approach in psychotherapy that combines hypnotherapy and depth psychology. This blog post examine

Freud delineated the mind in distinct levels, each with their roles and functions. The preconscious  consists of anything that could potentially be brought into the conscious mind. The conscious mind  contains all of the thoughts, memories, feelings, and wishes of which we are aware at any given moment. This is the aspect of our mental processing that we can think and talk about rationally. This also includes our memory, which is not always part of consciousness but can be re

​ Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition that significantly disrupts the lives of those who suffer from it. An anxiety disorder leads to persistent or intrusive thoughts, resulting in repetitive behaviors that can vary from mild to severe. Common behaviours can include intrusive and recurrent thoughts, ideas or impulses, and they can be worrying, repulsive, obscene or blasphemous. Compulsions are actions an individual feels compelled to perform to re

Trauma has a way of making us feel stuck, often reshaping our identity in ways we never wanted. It may seem that we’ll never return to the person we once were. But let’s be clear: you were never broken. The experiences you went through were genuine, the pain was undeniable, and the coping mechanisms you developed were valid. Yet, beneath all of that—beneath the memories, emotions, and fear—there lies a part of you that has remained untouched. While trauma might feel like a pe

When social situations feel overwhelming or distressing, it can lead people to have panic attacks or cut themselves off from the rest of the world. Social anxiety affects 10% of the UK population, so if you’re dreading events and activities, you are certainly not alone. Fortunately, there are ways you can take control of your social phobia so that you can survive and thrive this festive season. Do you have social anxiety? Social anxiety, or social phobia, is a condition where

Integrative Approaches in Psychotherapy Uniting Hypnotherapy and Depth Psychology for Lasting Healing In today's fast-paced world, mental health challenges are becoming increasingly common. Many people struggle with stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil from personal and professional conflicts. An effective way to address these issues is through an integrative approach in psychotherapy that combines hypnotherapy and depth psychology. This blog post examines how these two the

Intrusive thoughts can feel like unwelcome guests in our minds. Whether it's during a quiet moment or a busy day, these thoughts can disrupt our peace and drain our energy. Recent studies indicate that these thoughts have been on the rise, particularly during the pandemic, impacting many individuals coping with conditions such as depression, OCD, and anxiety. What if there is a more effective way to handle these intrusive thoughts than merely trying to push them away or chang

Perception is a mesmerising aspect of human experience that shapes how we see the world. It affects how we interpret events, relate to others, and make decisions. But how often do we think about what influences our everyday perceptions? In this post, we will examine the hidden layers of perception that often go unnoticed, revealing their impact on our daily interactions. The Nature of Perception Perception is more than just receiving sensory information; it is an active proce