By Harley Psychology & Therapy GroupThere is a common experience many people struggle to understand. You finally stop. The work day ends. The house becomes quieter. Your phone is down. There are fewer demands on your attention. And suddenly… your anxiety feels louder. Your chest feels tight. Your thoughts become intrusive. You notice physical sensations…
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…
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 Nature will be withdrawn and wintry for quite a few weeks to come, and so might our moods.The darker months…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…
The impact of lifestyle on mental health is becoming harder to ignore. We’re more connected, busier, and surrounded by conveniences meant to make life easier. Yet, despite all this progress, many of us are struggling with our wellbeing. Anxiety, burnout, and fatigue are common topics of conversation in the UK, whether in workplaces, schools, or…
The UK’s Mental Health Awareness Week runs from 12 -18 May this year, and it’s a time for reflection, understanding, and open conversations. This year, let’s shine a spotlight on something we don’t talk about nearly enough: treating our mental health with the same care and attention we give to physical health. When you catch…
Why We Turn to Food When We’re Stressed or Emotional, and When to Seek Help With Easter just around the corner, we’re surrounded by chocolate eggs, hot cross buns, and an abundance of sweet treats online and in the shops. It’s a time of celebration and indulgence, but for some, it can also be a…
Happiness: it’s the feeling we long to hold onto, and the goal so many of us set for ourselves. It’s how all good fairy stories and rom-coms end, and all those carefully-curated social media posts are striving to show it to the world as well. And if you don’t believe you’ve achieved that ‘happily ever…
Valentine’s Day can stir up a range of emotions. For some, it is a joyful celebration, while for others, it can bring up feelings of loneliness, pressure, and self-doubt. If you fall into the latter category and you dread the approach of the ‘love-fest’, for whatever reason, we recommend you try an alternative Valentine’s Day…
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