Have you ever had a sudden rush of anxiety – one minute you were watching TV then suddenly a feeling of doom and racing heart? Next thing is your mind latches on with thoughts like “am I unwell, it’s a panic attack, my heart is racing”....
How to make sense of big feelings and emotional overreactions Your emotions are powerful. They guide your decisions, shape your relationships, and alert you to danger. But what happens when your feelings get too loud? What if anxiety is screaming at you in the...
Where to Find Mental Health Support on the Wirral (Free and Private Options) If You’re in Crisis: Urgent Mental Health Help on the Wirral If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health and in crisis right now, immediate help is available: ...
Not sure about therapy? Read this to ease your mind. Deciding to come for therapy is a big step, and in my years as a psychotherapist, I have heard many worries from clients about coming for sessions. Here are a few common worries people share before coming for...
Why Values Matter More Than Resolutions This New Year: An ACT Therapy Approach New Year, New You! I have seen this plastered all over social media, and while there’s nothing wrong with making changes to improve your life or your health, I hate the idea that it...
Surviving Christmas as an Introvert with Social Anxiety This is a blog post I wish I had available to me years ago. As an introvert who has also struggled with social anxiety, Christmas has often been stressful for me. Over the years, with my experience as a...