I absolutely love it when some of my comments get published in actual print magazines. There's just something special about seeing your words printed on glossy paper that feels uniquely satisfying. Some of you might already know that I regularly write the quarterly Ethics Column in the BACP's Priva...

I had some of my tips on how to introduce and stick to good habits in the national press. You can read their feature here. 

This is the full text I wrote, containing the quotes used in the article: 

Even though you might not notice it initially, but habits play a significant role in shaping our li...

I'm really excited to have been quoted in Far Out Magazine. You can read their article featuring my comments by clicking here.   

And if you'd like to read some more on the subject here is the full text the extracts came from: 

Parasocial relationships are a fascinating phenomenon within celebrity...

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 around motivation ...

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! 

An here is the...

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 desig...

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 them tha...

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 step...

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 requ...

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 as sto...

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 sleep inerti...

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 s...