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11Apr

Family Estrangement: When Parent-Child Bonds Break

Sue Cowan-Jenssen

books, childhood, family, parenting

Therapists

Most parents might do the best they can, but this doesn't mean their children won't feel hurt or let down by the relationship. Therapist Sue Cowan-Jenssen explores family estrangement, and what it takes to heal parent-child rifts.
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08Apr

What's So Great About Coaching?

Welldoing

coaching

Coaches

Welldoing.org's Glen Beamson also works as a coach – here he explains why coaching can be such an effective way to help you reach your goals.
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07Apr

Feeling Anxious Now Spring is Here? You’re Not Alone

Lisa Daitz

anxiety, lockdown, seasons, socialanxiety

Therapists

Spring means longer days and warmer weather; it also generally means more time out and about socialising. If this fills you with dread, you aren't alone. Psychotherapist Lisa Daitz explains why spring is the most common period clients seek out therapy.
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05Apr

Connecting with Nature Helped Me Overcome Anxiety and OCD

Hannah Bourne Taylor

anxiety, nature, OCD

Mind

Hannah Bourne Taylor lost her identity when she moved to Ghana, and in the process anxiety and OCD took hold. Rescuing a fledgling bird helped her finally find her feet in her new home.
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04Apr

How to Manage News-Induced Anxiety

Dr Audrey Tang

anxiety, politics, socialmedia, society

Mind

Doomscrolling through our news feeds can leave us feeling hopeless and anxious, and yet many of us find it hard to stop. Psychologist Dr Audrey Tang offers some practical ways you can take action on the causes that matter to you.
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01Apr

Meet the Therapist: Annika Giles

Annika Giles

meetthetherapist

Therapists

Annika Giles is a counsellor in York and online: "My counselling practice focuses on each client’s potential to become who they want to be rather what is expected or determined by others. It is about listening each client and supporting them to explore and find clarity."
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31Mar

How to Be Patient and Nurture Self-Compassion

Sandra Hilton

patience, selfcompassion, success

Therapists

We live in a fast-paced world and so it being patient doesn't necessarily come naturally. Counsellor Sandra Hilton explores the value of patience and how it can help us find self-compassion.
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30Mar

Lucy Holden: Therapy Unravelled How My Sexual Assault Had Affected Me

Louise Chunn

experienceoftherapy, millennials

Mind

Lucy Holden's memoir Lucid charts her chaotic 20s, giving an honest account of what life in work and love is like for many young people today. In this interview with Louise Chunn she reflects on her experience of therapy and how it helped her after a sexual assault.
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30Mar

What Does Will Smith's Slap at the Oscars Tell Us About Anger?

Lucy Holbrook

anger, society, TV

Therapists

At the Oscars, Will Smith slapped host Chris Rock around the face. Therapist Lucy Holbrook explores what this event, and everyone's reactions to it, tells us about anger.
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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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