ADHD – What is it? ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder is a condition in which the sufferer struggles with concentrating. Commonly diagnosed in children, ADHD is a condition that many adults suffer from as well. How common is it? Within the UK, approximately 9% of children from primary to secondary school age are diagnosed with some degree […]
What is addiction? Addiction is roughly defined as an uncontrollable demand for something, one that becomes a dependency. This addiction can manifest as a psychological or physical one, leaving the sufferer having little to no control over their decisions so long as it fulfils their craving. Signs and Symptoms of addictions Addiction is almost involuntary […]
Schizotypal personality disorder is characterised by distortions in the way individuals perceive reality and their patterns of thought. In this article I will briefly outline the symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder, how it differentiates from schizophrenia, and how schizotypal personality disorder can be managed. Symptoms of schizotypal personality disorder The combination of symptoms is likely […]
Overeating – Facing the truth. (A Case Study) Excessive eating is something we’re all guilty of in one shape or another. We’ve all been involved in particular social gatherings or celebrations where we find ourselves over-indulging. But when does it cross that line between being an occasional indulgence to an all-controlling addiction? Jane Thomas, a […]
Overcoming Alcohol Addiction is the bravest step to take. Let us help you to take it! The amount of pressure placed on an individual in a day can leave anyone feeling stressed, anxious and desperate to find some outlet to alleviate it. Depending on the person, outlets can be as innocent as a hobby, music […]
Identifying Grief and Loss There are many types of loss; everyone who experiences loss also experiences their own personalised grief. There is the loss of a partner, spouse, family member, child or friend. There are also many other types of loss including loss of a pet, loss of a job or home, loss of youth, loss of […]
The difference between how we think of medical illness or injury (such as a cold, diabetes, or a broken bone) and mental health is startling. Although there have been improvements over recent years in the stigma surrounding mental health, we still have some ways to go. Recent research on how common mental illness is might go some […]
We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak -Epictetus We all want a supportive and loving relationship. The key to this is the feeling that your partner is someone you can turn to for support and comfort. Your partner should be someone who knows your inner […]
It is interesting to see how many articles and blogs there are out there about ‘how to stop fighting in your relationship’. Contrary to what fairy tales tell us, conflict is a part of any relationship. It is how a couple manages this conflict that can help predict the success of their relationship. I am […]
Anger is a normal human emotion and can be important to alert you to a threat or boundary violation, and to help you deal with situations. However, if anger is expressed in harmful ways, or tips over into aggression and violence, then it can cause problems in your relationships at home and at work. Anybody can become […]
There are many reasons for adults seeking online psychological support (Online Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy). You may be feeling upset, distressed and need someone to talk to. Someone to help you discover the cause of your unhappiness. Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy can help in many ways: Depression / Emptiness / Ongoing Melancholy Stress management / Anger / […]
Online counselling and psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of online talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing. Online talking therapies can help you work out how to deal with negative thoughts […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a problem-focused approach; therefore treatments are typically brief and time-limited in nature. Many online CBT treatments lead to significant clinical improvement and symptom reduction, relative to other forms of psychotherapy, in as few as 10–20 sessions. Over the past 50 years, cognitive-behavioural therapies (CBT) have become an effective mainstream psychological treatment for emotional and […]
Bubble with anger, shudder with fear, burst with joy. You probably felt these emotions at one point. They accompany us throughout the day. They are our internal thermometer but when it gets disturb anxiety, depression, relational conflicts and various disorders can appear. Your thoughts and emotions are intimately linked. Thought after a difficult and unpleasant […]
“Stop over-thinking!” “I wish I could”, you think to yourself. Anxiety is an issue common to many people and can manifest in different ways. For some, it may be quite specific; say fear of speaking in front of a group of people. For others, it may a general sense of unease, or perhaps an ongoing tendency […]
Understanding depression: what is the difference between feeling sad and depression? We have all likely experienced a phase where we felt down – a dip in mood that perhaps affected our day-to-day motivation or made us want to take a day off and curl up in bed. This may have been the direct result of […]
Many people are unaware of the importance that childhood experiences have, in influencing who we become as adults. The manner in which we were raised, whether we had a thriving environment to grow in, and the people we were surrounded by…amongst many other factors, all of these can have an essential role in our social, […]
Have you ever had sudden thoughts or images appear in your mind, unwanted? These thoughts could seem bizarre, inappropriate or even weird. An example of such a thought could be when you were standing at your local train station waiting for your daily commute to begin when an unexpected feeling of wanting to jump across […]
Why it’s important not to underestimate Chronic Stress We all face situations that we don’t like. The triggers-known as stressors- that make us feel ‘stressed’ can vary from person to person; the same can be said for the amount of stress experienced for a task. For example, some may find the stress of an upcoming […]
A marriage breakdown can cause undue stress and anxiety in either party of the marriage, although it is usually the party that does not want the marriage/relationship to end who is affected more. There are several factors that would contribute to the breakdown of the marriage such as Infertility, Financial Problems, Domestic Violence, Social Media, Menopause, Blended families and […]
