Boundaries are important for many things – defining yourself, being heard, asserting your needs, self-care and protecting yourself. A lack of boundaries at work may result in you feeling unseen, undervalued and overworked. A lack of boundaries in your personal life may leave you in dysfunctional and unhappy relationships with Read More
Anxiety and depression are two of the most common reasons people seek therapy. Psychoeducation involves learning about and understanding mental health and wellbeing. I regularly review self-help books relating to counselling and psychotherapy as part of my service to support therapy clients. This book focuses on anxiety (particularly health anxiety). Read More
I’m not a particular fan of Oprah Winfrey but I admire her work in support of mental health. This book is unusual – it’s a dialogue between her and a child psychiatrist specialising in brain development and trauma. It is a masterclass in psychoeducation – bringing powerful therapeutic ideas and Read More
We underestimate the power of appreciation. We are all under so much pressure, it is natural that we focus on what’s next and what we can do better. Yet we can take time to reflect on what has happened – the past efforts, achievements and successes. Appreciation is a way Read More
Poor mental health is a growing concern in our society. As a practicing psychotherapist, alongside my business consultancy, I see daily evidence of the scale of the challenge and witness the tragic impact on individuals. I’ve shared some statistics below about mental health issues in the workplace and also in Read More
