Many people assume that eight hours in bed should automatically mean waking up refreshed, but feeling tired after a full night’s sleep is far more common than most realise. The truth is, it’s not just about how long you sleep, but about how restorative that sleep actually is. From a psychological pe...

When couples decide to come to therapy, it’s often because something in the relationship feels too heavy to carry alone. For high conflict couples, though, that “something” can feel like a storm that never ends. Arguments spiral quickly, emotions run high, and both partners may feel as though the...

The 1st of September always feels like a turning point. Even if the weather is still clinging to summer, and even though we've still got another full three weeks to go until the Autumn Equinox marks the day when we'll experience roughly the same amount of daytime and nighttime, this is your offic...

Summer holidays mean longer days, plenty of sunshine, and, let’s be honest, children glued to their screens. The constant tug‑of‑war between TikTok and the trampoline is an all too familiar scene. Before resorting to another round of "Put your phone away!" I wanted to explore what the science act...

We’ve all heard it: Run a bath, light a candle, do some journaling. In theory, these are lovely things. And a lot of the time they do help. But what happens when you’ve already ticked all the boxes on your self-care checklist and you still feel flat, anxious, or overwhelmed?

Here’s the truth: somet...

As part of Cambridge Therapy Centre's 20th anniversary in June 2025, I've created a series of PDFs designed to share simple, effective therapy tools and reflections gathered over two decades of clinical work. Each one offers practical insights that clients, therapists, and anyone interested in me...

One of the most common questions I’m asked about EMDR therapy is: how long will it take? 

It’s a completely understandable question. When you're seeking therapy, particularly if you're in distress, you want some sense of what's ahead. You may be hoping for a clear roadmap, or at least a signpost te...

When we think about improving our mental health, it’s easy to assume that it means making big changes that involve months of therapy, lifestyle overhauls, and major breakthroughs. But sometimes, it’s the smallest moments that carry the most weight. The good news? You don’t need hours of spare time o...

“You should forgive them. It’s the only way you’ll move on.”

If you’ve ever heard that in a therapy room, or from well-meaning friends or family, you might have felt a deep resistance. And honestly? That’s completely valid.

As a psychologist, I often find myself sitting with clients who’ve been to...

 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...