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Moving into residence can be both exciting and scary. Our blog gives advice on how to meet new people, look after yourself, and make it through those first few weeks.

Going back to school can be stressful for children and teens. Anxiety can manifest in many different ways, including headaches, stomach aches, crying, and school refusal. This blog provides some strategies for parents dealing with back to school anxiety in order to make the transition easier.

This blog post explains some of the ways in which fluctuating hormones in perimenopause and menopause can impact our mental health. Some techniques for coping are mentioned along with the ways in which psychotherapy can help.

Let me begin by saying that I am guilty of being addicted to Love Island too! The drama, the chaos, the like terrible like grammar. Love Island has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating millions with its mix of romance, drama, and competition. But, while entertaining, Love Island also shapes how many viewers think about relationships and the idea of exploring romantic connections. So, how can this sometimes promote unhealthy relationship patterns and what can you do abo

Comparing yourself to others on social media is inevitable. We can convince ourselves that we're not doing it, but that is just denial. Learning to set boundaries for social media use and make sure use doesn't become abuse is both important and challenging for today's adolescents.

I was recently working through the 'Healthy Relationships' unit with my class and was impressed with the questions they were able to come up with on the topic. A theme that I noticed was that teens and young adults are reluctant to acknowledge red flags and, even if they do, they are reluctant to end a relationship with someone. We spend so many years of school hearing 'be nice', 'include everyone', 'share your things with everyone', but not hearing things like 'it's ok to

Motherhood carries a weight that often goes unseen. For mothers juggling full-time jobs, this invisible load grows heavier every day. Beyond the physical tasks of cooking, cleaning, and chauffeuring, there is an emotional strength required to hold a family together. This strength is rarely acknowledged, yet it forms the backbone of many households. On International Women's Day, it’s important to recognize and celebrate this quiet resilience, especially as many mothers face ad

Understanding how toxic relationships keep us hooked can be the thing you need to help you move on.

The holiday season often brings joy and celebration, but for many, it also brings a deep sense of loneliness. This feeling can be especially strong if you are facing separation, divorce, becoming an empty nester, or other major life changes. You might find yourself alone during gatherings that once included loved ones, or missing the familiar warmth of a relationship that has shifted or ended. Understanding why loneliness happens and learning how to cope with it can help you

Teachers are some of my most challenging clients because they are literally too exhausted from burnout to seek therapy. Sometimes, it seems easier to just go to bed and not think about how hard things are than to have a conversation about it. This is teacher burnout. We hear it said in staff rooms, on our social media pages, and between friends, but what is it really and how is it different from regular burnout? 🎒 ’Burnout’ is a term used in many workplaces to describe t