Articles by Andrew Keefe

21Sep

Pilates as a Treatment for Trauma: Mindful Movement

Andrew Keefe

backpain, body, dissociation, exercise, PTSD, sport, stress, trauma

Therapists

With its core principles of concentration, breath, and mindful movement, Pilates could provide more than just a physical workout. Psychotherapist Andrew Keefe, who also works as a PT and Pilates teacher, explores how Pilates can support people with trauma
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21Apr

Bradley Wiggins: Grooming, Abuse, and How Trauma is Stored in the Body

Andrew Keefe

abuse, body, CSA, mensmentalhealth, sport, trauma

Therapists

Olympic Champion Bradley Wiggins has recently opened up about being sexually groomed as a teenager. Psychotherapist Andrew Keefe explores the lasting impact of abuse and trauma on the body.
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13Oct

Chronic Lower Back Pain, Stress and Trauma: Is It Time to Think Differently About Pain?

Andrew Keefe

anger, backpain, body, chronicpain, disability, health, stress

Therapists

85% of cases of chronic lower back pain have no identifiable physical cause for the pain. Therapist and personal trainer Andy Keefe explains how mind and body connect, and how trauma and stress can cause back pain.
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31Jul

What is Chronic Pain?

Andrew Keefe

body, chronicpain, disability, video

Therapists

Therapist Andrew Keefe, who is also a personal trainer, explains how our mental health can exacerbate, or even prolong, our experience of chronic pain.
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30Mar

Using Exercise and CBT Techniques to Combat Coronavirus Lockdown Anxiety

Andrew Keefe

body, coronavirus, exercise, health

Therapists

Elisha Nochomovitz ran a marathon on his balcony while in coronavirus lockdown. Therapist Andrew Keefe explores the benefits of challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and embracing movement to help soothe coronavirus anxiety
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07Jan

Why Healthy Weight Loss is An Issue of Both Mind and Body

Andrew Keefe

body, exercise, health, wellbeing

Therapists

Sustainable weight loss and fitness goals are as much a matter of the mind as the body, says therapist and PT Andrew Keefe
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18Jun

Meet the Therapist: Andrew Keefe

Andrew Keefe

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Andrew Keefe is a therapist in London: "If coming to therapy makes you feel worse initially, the best thing to do is to talk to your therapist about it so that you can find a way to feel safe and keep going, as it really will help"
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06Jun

Why Does Physical Exercise Improve Mental Health?

Andrew Keefe

exercise, health

Therapists

It's clear that exercise supports good mental health. Therapist and qualified fitness instructor Andrew Keefe explores the mind, body, brain connection
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