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Why do we sometimes avoid exercise, even though we know it's good for us? exercise avoidance Dec 18, 2024

I've recently been asked to comment on the psychological dynamics behind exercise avoidance and to give some practical strategies to overcome common excuses. 

Although I’m not a sports psychologist, there are many overlapping psychological principles that apply here, particularly...

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I got featured in Country & Town House Magazine country & town house magazine feature Nov 13, 2024

Please excuse the pun, but I'm obviously over the moon about having my comments featured. You see, there's a Supermoon on Friday, 15th of November, and I got asked to comment on how this may affect our sleep patterns and what we can do about it. 

You can read the full article here! 

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Research Shows that Online EMDR Therapy is as Effective as In-Person Sessions research study on online emdr Oct 03, 2024

When it comes to eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, people often ask me if it's as effective online as it is in person. The reassuring news is that research has shown that online EMDR can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy.

What is EMDR?

EMDR is a therapy...

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Why your Therapist can't be your Couples Counsellor as well dual roles in therapy Jul 10, 2024

Here's another type of enquiry I get surprisingly regularly: someone I have either worked with on a one to one basis or who's been referred to me for therapy is asking me to also be their couples counsellor or work with another close family member. 

They're usually disappointed when I tell...

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Connecting Through the Screen: A Real-World Guide to Online Therapy a guide to online therapy Jun 27, 2024

If you're still unsure about whether online therapy is for you, read on...

How it all started:

My own journey into the realm of online therapy began in 2011, long before the term 'Covid-19' became a household name. Back then, gaining qualifications in online counselling was quite a pioneering...

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The Pitfalls of Third-Party Enquiries in Mental Health Care: Understanding Boundaries and Privacy third party enquiries Nov 29, 2023

Why Booking Appointments or Sharing Information on Someone Else's Behalf is Not Appropriate in Mental Health Practice

As a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and mental health coach, I am frequently approached by individuals seeking help for their loved ones. While the intent behind these...

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How to Win at #Whammageddon: A Survival Guide whammageddon Nov 23, 2023

It's that time of the year again - #Whammageddon season!

The rules are simple: avoid hearing Wham's classic holiday song "Last Christmas" from December 1st all the way up to Christmas Eve. If you hear it, you're out and you post #Whammageddon to your social media account. It sounds easy, but...

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Help me put together a Metal playlist for people suffering from sleep inertia! heavy metal for sleep inertia Jan 25, 2022

Do you struggle to wake up properly in the morning?

Do you often feel like you’re not completely yourself yet and that you can’t fully engage with the world or function properly at work or school first thing in the morning? You might suffer from sleep inertia.

If you caught my talk on...

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Here I am, practicing what I preach! pratice what you preach! Sep 24, 2021

You have probably come to this page because you have bought my Essential Relaxation Toolkit audio program.

Thank you for your support, by the way, and I hope you like the individual sessions! If you have explored the rest of this site, you may have come across some pretty cringeworthy, unfinished...

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