I have worked as a clinical psychologist across paediatric and physical health services. In my experience, I have found that people are often surprised when they are referred onto a psychologist within these settings. They may ask "what does therapy have to do with my health?" or explain that their condition "is real” and [...]
How do traumatic incidents affect us? Our life experiences generally set in motion a continued pattern of emotions, behaviour, thoughts and affect how we see ourselves. We have an innate system for processing information; the brain’s natural tendency is to move towards a state of mental health. For example, if we are upset by [...]
The level of alcohol consumption has greatly increased throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. I have seen the devastating impact this can have on people’s wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of those around them. Are you concerned about your alcohol consumption? I explain how to monitor your drinking and develop healthier habits. How [...]
Business in the Community (BITC) 2019 reported 40% of employees have experienced poor mental health where work was a contributing factor in the previous year. This figure may well rise this year due to the impact of COVID-19. So, do you have systems in place to support staff emotional wellbeing? And are you doing [...]
This guides explains online therapy and the benefits it delivers to the client.
Coping with COVID Wellbeing Webinars From our cavemen ancestors, we have inherited a tendency to worry and be vigilant for signs of threat. In modern life, this is often about non-life-threatening things such as worrying about whether we have done something wrong at work or whether we will have anything interesting to say at a [...]
Creating a Culture that is supportive of mental health: developing mental health champions Why is it important to create a culture that is supportive of mental health? One in four people will experience mental health problems in their lifetime and research suggests one in every six people in the workplace is experiencing such difficulties. [...]
Online therapy service now available Dr Sarah Swan is pleased to welcome clients to her online therapy service. Please watch her video to learn about the service and what she can offer. Online therapy will be provided via a secure online video conferencing facility. Dr Swan looks forward to providing psychological therapy for people from [...]
Why do we not talk about difficult feelings like post-natal depression during pregnancy and childbirth? We are bombarded with images of content babies and happy parents, of celebrities bouncing back to normal weight, shape, mood and work, weeks after giving birth. But the reality is that pregnancy, childbirth and the post-natal period, leads to [...]
We live in a world where we are encouraged to be the best: to achieve high standards in the spheres of work, home, relationships, even our hobbies. But when does striving for perfectionism turn from something that is motivating and positive, to something that negatively impacts on our mental health? Here are some cognitive [...]
