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14Jul

One Session of EMDR Helped Me Overcome Trauma and Flashbacks

Jane Alexander

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Mind

Writer Jane Alexander suffered with PTSD and flashbacks after an accident. Here she shares her experience of EMDR, which helped her feel better after just one session.
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13Jul

Why Do We Fear Uncertainty and Losing Control?

Gita Aussia

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Therapists

When we are faced with uncertainty, we may feel anxiety and helplessness. People have different levels of tolerance when it comes to losing control and coping with uncertainty – therapist Gita Aussia explores why this is.
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10Jul

Meet the Therapist: Melissa McGrath

Melissa McGrath

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Therapists

Melissa McGrath is a therapist in SE London and online: "I like being a therapist because people trust me with their stories and together we can work to untangle the plot; it is such a privilege."
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10Jul

What is Human Givens Therapy?

Lee Pycroft

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Therapists

Human Givens therapy is solution-focused and aims to have you feeling more hopeful from the first session. Therapist Lee Pycroft explains more in this video.
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10Jul

Meet the Therapist: Leon Millingen

Leon Millingen

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Therapists

Leon Millingen is a counsellor in South London and online: "I love being able to provide a safe space in order to help my clients and find it incredibly fulfilling to see clients gain greater understanding, empowerment and control of their presenting issues."
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09Jul

Online Therapy: Is It Really That Different?

Joshua Bourne

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Therapists

Many of us might have concerns that online therapy isn't going to feel the same as face-to-face therapy. While it may not, that doesn't mean it will be less effective – you may even find some additional benefits. Therapist Joshua Bourne explains further.
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08Jul

3 Steps to Challenge Your Self-Limiting Beliefs

Emily Hilton

coronavirus, identity, self

Therapists

Many of us have firm ideas about who we are and what we can and can't do. These beliefs may feel more like facts, and are known as restricting narratives, explains therapist Emily Hilton. Here is a 3-step plan to challenging your limiting beliefs.
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07Jul

Face It: An Interview with James Partridge

Harriet Griffey

books, campaign, society

Soul

A car accident at age 18 left James Partridge with severe burns and scars. On his own journey to learning to accept and respect his new self, he has founded the Changing Faces charity and has recently published his new book Face It: Facial Disfigurement and My Fight for Facial Equality.
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06Jul

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

J Anthony Welsh

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Therapists

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or M.E. is characterised by extreme tiredness and can be debilitating. The emotional and mental health consequences are as significant as physical changes says counsellor J Anthony Welsh, who has personal experience of CFS.
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03Jul

How I Use Mindfulness to Soothe Anxiety

Trishna Patnaik

anxiety, meditation, mindfulness, self, wellbeing

Soul

Artist Trishna Patnaik shares her beginner's guide to mindfulness meditation, which has helped her manage her anxiety. Mindfulness can reduce stress and calm the physical symptoms of anxiety by increasing our ability to focus on the present moment.
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