Articles by Kelly Hearn

25May

Dear Therapist..."Everything is Stressing Me Out: Am I Depressed?"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, society

Therapists

With everything going on in the world today and the cost of living starting to bite, tempers might be starting to fray as people struggle to contain their anxiety and stress. Therapist Kelly Hearn offers some practical advice to one reader.
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27Apr

Dear Therapist..."We Can't Stop Blaming Each Other for Everything"

Kelly Hearn

couples, deartherapist, love, marriage, relationships

Therapists

Getting stuck in a toxic pattern of blame and resentment is a common issue in long-term relationships. Therapist Kelly Hearn advises one reader to start by asking himself how he can change – not his wife.
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30Mar

Dear Therapist..."How Do I Deal with Communication Issues in My Cross-Cultural Relationship?"

Kelly Hearn

communication, couples, deartherapist, marriage, relationships

Therapists

In this Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn advises one reader who is struggling with clashing communication styles in her cross-cultural relationship.
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01Mar

Dear Therapist..."I Don't Know If I'm Ready to 'Live with Covid'"

Kelly Hearn

coronavirus, deartherapist

Therapists

All Covid restrictions have been dropped in England, as we are urged to show personal responsibility and consideration for others as we learn to 'live with Covid'. Therapist Kelly Hearn advises two readers who don't feel quite ready to go 'back to normal'.
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05Jan

Dear Therapist..."Why is it So Hard to Make Healthy Changes?"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, newyear

Therapists

Setting unrealistic and punishing targets in January won't have the same long-term impact as small, daily changes – therapist Kelly Hearn explains why in our first Dear Therapist of 2022.
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20Dec

Dear Therapist..."Christmas Triggers Old Disordered Eating Patterns"

Kelly Hearn

Christmas, deartherapist

Therapists

The Christmas and New Year period can be a minefield if you struggle to maintain a healthy relationship with food. Therapist Kelly Hearn offers some advice to one reader.
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17Nov

Dear Therapist..."I'm Thinking About Ending Therapy"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, therapist Kelly Hearn asks one reader on the brink of ending therapy to consider what else might be going on beneath the surface.
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20Oct

Dear Therapist..."The Grief of Losing My Husband Has Only Just Hit Me"

Kelly Hearn

bereavement, deartherapist, grief, loss

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn supports a reader struggling in the aftermath of sudden bereavement.
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22Sep

Dear Therapist..."I'm a People Pleaser, And I Feel Undervalued"

Kelly Hearn

boundaries, deartherapist, relationships

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn helps an exhausted and undervalued people pleaser, advising on the importance of setting boundaries
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25Aug

Dear Therapist..."Freedom Day Was a Misnomer – Life Still Feels Dominated by Covid"

Kelly Hearn

coronavirus, deartherapist

Therapists

Though Covid restrictions have now lifted in the UK, we can still feel the impact of the pandemic – in this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly advises one reader who is nervous about what the coming months will bring.
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28Jul

Dear Therapist ... "Is my drinking out of control because of Covid?"

Kelly Hearn

alcohol, coronavirus, deartherapist

Therapists

This woman used to drink a few nights a week. Now she thinks about it all the time, and worries her consumption of alcohol is out of control. What does our Dear Therapist author Kelly Hearn think?
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30Jun

Dear Therapist..."Our Sex Drives Have Changed and We're Out of Sync"

Kelly Hearn

couples, deartherapist, marriage, relationships, sex

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn advises on a challenge that many long-term couples face: changing sex drives and a loss of sexual intimacy.
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02Jun

Dear Therapist..."My Mental Health Improved in Lockdown – How Do I Protect It Now?"

Kelly Hearn

coronavirus, deartherapist

Therapists

For some, the slowing down of life under lockdown provided an opportunity to self-care like never before – if this is you, how can you keep prioritising your mental health as life starts to open up again? Therapist Kelly Hearn advises.
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05May

Dear Therapist..."I'm Never Satisfied – I Always Want More"

Kelly Hearn

deartherapist, perfectionism

Therapists

Therapist Kelly Hearn advises one reader who is unable to feel satisfied despite having a life that looks good on paper
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31Mar

Dear Therapist..."I'm Bored and Burnt Out"

Kelly Hearn

burnout, coronavirus, deartherapist, work

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn offers advice on bringing some vibrancy back into a life marred by burnout and boredom
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03Mar

Dear Therapist..."I've Forgotten How to Socialise! I'm Anxious About Lockdown Ending"

Kelly Hearn

anxiety, coronavirus, deartherapist

Therapists

After a year cooped up away from our usual interactions, many of us might be feeling social anxiety like never before. In this week's Dear Therapist, Kelly Hearn offers her advice: self-compassion and patience are key.
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17Feb

Dear Therapist..."I'm Scared I'll Never Find a Partner"

Kelly Hearn

coronavirus, deartherapist, relationships, single

Therapists

Introducing therapist Kelly Hearn, who along with Charlotte Fox Weber is here to answer your burning questions. This week, Kelly supports a reader struggling with being single in lockdown.
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28Apr

New Online Support Group Launched in Response to Covid-19

Kelly Hearn

coronavirus

Therapists

Therapist Kelly Hearn has launched new online reflective groups where participants can share their different feelings about coronavirus and the lockdown
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