If I asked you to give me some examples of traumatic events, what would you say? Typically, it’s massive life-changing experiences that spring to mind. Things like war, natural disaster, violent crime and road traffic accidents. If you’ve never experienced something so dramatic and devastating, you might think you’ve lived a life free of trauma. […]
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I am trained in both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). The beauty of this is that I can draw upon each of the modalities at different points in your therapy journey. What I use and when will depend on your treatment needs and goals. Let’s explore how to choose
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If you’re at the beginning of your therapy journey or yet to start, finishing probably feels a long way off. It might be hard to imagine now, but you’ll know when you’ve had enough therapy because you’ll feel better. Your mood and anxiety levels will have improved, your energy and motivation will have increased and
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Most who’ve experienced it would agree, breastfeeding is hard. Especially in the early weeks and months when it can feel pretty relentless. I remember sitting and crying about how difficult it felt on multiple occasions and often wondered whether I should just throw in the towel! There’s a lot of pressure and responsibility around feeding,
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TW – Infertility and Baby Loss Did you know, around one in seven couples may have difficulty getting pregnant? One of the reasons I believe the perinatal period begins when you first start thinking about having a baby, rather than when you conceive, is because conceiving doesn’t happen easily for everyone. Infertility can also lead
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TW – Birth Trauma What is Birth Trauma? The Birth Trauma Association describes ‘birth trauma’ as ‘a shorthand phrase for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after childbirth’. It is also used when an individual has some symptoms of PTSD, but not enough for a full diagnosis. PTSD was originally identified among veterans returning from the Vietnam
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Therapy is an investment, both financially and in terms of your time and energy. If you’re feeling low or experiencing a crisis of some kind, there’s likely to be a lot riding on your investment too. Everyone wants therapy to work. They want to reach a point where they feel better, or at least more
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What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is the process of turning compassion inward. It’s about being kind and understanding rather than harshly self-critical. It’s acknowledging our own suffering and turning towards it, rather than away from it, to alleviate our distress. Doing this can help us grow and flourish into the people we really want to be.
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TW – Miscarriage Whatever the circumstances, miscarriage is utterly heart-breaking. No matter how far into pregnancy, whether the baby is much longed for or a complete surprise, a loss is still a loss. Current research estimates approximately one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage. When a friend or loved one experiences this kind of tragedy,
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If you’re new to therapy, or working with a new Therapist for the first time, attending your first session can be daunting. If you’re already dealing with anxiety, you may feel particularly apprehensive. In my experience, most people find it helpful to have a rough idea of what to expect as well as some ideas
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