Psychotherapy

Confidence – Radiators and Drains and the 90 second rule for emotional control

At the recent MBL session on “Boost Your Confidence at Work – A toolbox for professionals” we explored confidence in the workplace. Both what affects how we feel inside (self-confidence) and what we convey to others (confidence).  We explored numerous tools to help us feel more confident internally and externally. A couple of Read More

Book review: The Gift of Anxiety – Harnessing the EASE method to turn stuck anxiety into your greatest ally by Diante Fuchs

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

2025-12-31T08:50:56+00:00December 31, 2025|Kim's Blog|

Book review: What happened to you? Conversations on trauma, resilience and healing by Bruce D Perry and Oprah Winfrey

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

2025-11-05T09:53:26+00:00November 5, 2025|Kim's Blog, Relationship Management|

Book review – Introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) by Richard C. Schwartz

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapy tool sometimes used by therapists to help clients with low self-esteem, harsh inner critics, Imposter Syndrome, trauma, anxiety, depression and addictions. IFS is also used with those who experienced difficult childhood experiences. The book is subtitled “A revolutionary therapy for wholeness and healing”. Read More

2025-10-06T09:38:00+01:00October 6, 2025|Kim's Blog, Relationship Management|
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