Do you feel responsible for keeping everyone around you happy? Perhaps youmonitor other people’s moods, step in quickly when something is wrong, or feel guiltywhenever you put your own needs first. You may be the person others rely upon—the listener, problem-solver, peacekeeperor dependable one. Although caring for people can be deeply rewarding, continuallyfeeling responsible for…
“I don’t feel like myself anymore.” It is something people often say when they are struggling, even when they cannot quite explain what has changed. Life may look much the same from the outside. You may still be working, looking after other people, keeping appointments and doing everything that needs to be done. Yet somewhere…
If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake replaying conversations, analysing every decision you’ve made or worrying about things that haven’t happened yet, you’re not alone.Many people describe feeling trapped in their own thoughts. They know they’re overthinking, but no matter how hard they try, they can’t seem to switch their mind off. As a Clinical…
Why High-Functioning People Still Struggle Emotionally On the outside, you appear capable. Reliable. Successful. You meet deadlines, manage responsibilities, respond to emails, support others, and keep going. But internally, it can feel very different. Many of the people who contact our practice describe a quiet contradiction: “Nothing is falling apart — but I don’t…
Preparing for Changing Family Dynamics February tends to shine a spotlight on love. Valentine’s Day marketing fills our feeds with hearts, roses, and romantic gestures, but love isn’t just about couples; it lives in families too, and families are always changing. Expecting a new baby, navigating an imminent divorce, relocating to a new place,…
Many people hesitate before reaching out for therapy because they believe they need a reason that sounds serious enough.A diagnosis.A crisis.Something clear and obvious that explains why they’re asking for help. Without that, they worry they’re wasting time — theirs or the therapist’s — or that they should be coping better on their own. In…
Now that we’re past the winter solstice, the days are getting longer but it feels like a long stretch to go before there’s any real difference in the amount of daylight we have to enjoy. Nature will be withdrawn and wintry for quite a few weeks to come, and so might our moods.The darker months…
The twinkling lights are up, the smell of mulled wine is in the air, and suddenly your calendar is looking as stuffed as a Christmas turkey. If you’re someone who finds it hard to say “no,” –and that’s a very common thing – the season can quickly become a source of overwhelming stress, guilt, and…
Every year on 19 November, International Men’s Day offers a chance to celebrate the immense value that men bring to the world, their families, and communities. It’s also an important reminder to look after men’s wellbeing, and particularly their mental health. While conversations about mental health have become more open in recent years, men still…
Grief touches every family at some time, but when children are involved, it can feel even more complex. As a parent or carer, you may be struggling with your own heartache while also trying to help your child make sense of what has happened. It’s a tender balancing act: supporting your child’s emotional world, and…
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