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04Oct

Jaci Stephen: At 16, My Teacher Groomed Me into a Damaging Sexual Relationship

Jaci Stephen

abuse, CSA, society

Relationships

Journalist and TV critic Jaci Stephen was groomed into a sexual relationship with her teacher at the age of 16. She reflects on the long-term and nuanced effects of this abuse and whether a change in the law would have helped her
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03Oct

Transpersonal Therapy: A Therapist's View on Presence, Compassion and Imagination

Richard Graveling

spirituality, transpersonaltherapy, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Transpersonal therapists believe we have a deeper, more authentic self waiting to be discovered. Therapist Richard Graveling explores the qualities of presence, compassion and imagination as tools in therapy
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02Oct

What's Underneath Your Anger?

Sara Godoli

anger, emotions, parenting

Therapists

Anger has a bad reputation, and even talking about it can be hard. Psychotherapist Sara Godoli has devised a pack of anger therapy cards to help you explore anger in a playful and non-judgemental way
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29Sep

Meet the Therapist: Lila Ramsahai

Lila Ramsahai

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Lila Ramsahai is a therapist in London: "I practise intercultural, inter-racial or cross-cultural psychotherapy. This type of therapy is particularly sensitive to the importance of race, culture, beliefs, values, attitudes, religion and language and is especially beneficial amongst culturally diverse and international people."
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27Sep

Dear Therapist..."Can I Keep My Ex in My Life?"

Charlotte Fox Weber

breakups, deartherapist, relationships

Therapists

In this week's Dear Therapist, psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber tackles the thorny issue of whether we can ever truly be friends with our exes
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27Sep

Book of the Month: A Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy by Matt Wotton and Graham Johnston

Louise Chunn

bookofthemonth, books, typesoftherapy

Therapists

Our September Book of the Month is A Straight Talking Introduction to Therapy: What it is, why it works, how to get it. The book pulls together practical information and up-to-date research to examine the efficacy of therapy, and to help clients understand better what they may gain from it
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25Sep

Losing My Child to University

Sarah Meadows

change, family, identity, midlife, motherhood, mothers, parenthood, parenting, parents, student, university

Therapists

Children leaving for university symbolises a big time of change for parents, too. Sarah Meadows shares her experience of the complex feelings related to her child leaving home, as well as what has helped for her
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22Sep

The Psychology of Internet Trolls: Why Do People Develop Different Personalities Online?

Dr Sohom Das

bullying, personality, psychology, society, technology

Mind

The anonymity of online platforms make them fertile ground for reprehensible behaviour. Forensic psychiatrist Dr Sohom Das explores the motivations and psychology of internet trolling
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22Sep

Meet the Therapist: Hayley Doyle

Hayley Doyle

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Hayley Doyle is a counsellor in Swansea and online: "I find all aspects of the being a counsellor rewarding. Even the deepest and most difficult of emotions – this is often where the magic of healing begins."
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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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