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Useful articles about some of the things people bring to therapy.Sometimes it helps to understand a little more about what you're experiencing before you're ready to talk about it. Here you'll find articles about grief and loss, anxiety, relationships, parenting, chronic pain and illness, self-criticism and more.
Some are based on what I've learned as a counsellor and IFS therapist. Others draw on my own experiences. Have a browse and see what resonates.
Meeting your inner critic: How to befriend your harshest internal voice
In therapy, self-critical thoughts can be explored with curiosity and compassion, helping people develop a healthier relationship with themselves.
Are you a codependent parent?
I wrote recently about codependency in parenting, in relation to the stress we feel when our teenagers are going through exams. Ask yourself this question as a quick test of whether or not you're a codependent parent: "Am I only as happy as my unhappiest child?" If...
Stress-related illness: What is your body trying to tell you?
Stress-related illness like IBS, Fibromyalgia and ME can be debilitating. What if we could do more than just medicate the symptoms, but leaning into our pain to find out what the body wants us to know?
Journalling for cynics: Why it’s worth writing your thoughts down
I'm a cynic when it comes to journalling. My friends, my therapist, and the internet have all repeatedly suggested I try journalling. But if you're not a fan of journalling, it can get a tad repetitive to be told you should try journalling if you don't really want to....
Why it might be grief even if no one has died
Grief isn’t just for when someone dies. If you’re feeling really sad and struggling to ‘get over’ something, you might be experiencing disenfranchised grief. Find out what it is, and what to do about it.
Anxiety and the 5 drivers of how we live
Understanding what’s beneath our anxiety can help us know what we need to change about how we show up for ourselves. Here are the most common reasons for anxiety.
