It can be a daunting process, trying to find a therapist. I know, I’ve been there myself.  Tripping up on jargon.  Scrolling through...

Elton John told us that 'sorry seems to be the hardest word'. I would agree that for some of us, apologies don't roll off the tongue...

When dating websites and apps arrived on the scene, they were afforded a warm welcome. Being able to search online for the perfect match...

Are you an approval addict? I spoke to The Sun all about people-pleasing and approval-seeking. Click here to read the full article. To...

Health anxiety is a generalised term for a sense of anxiety, worry and fear that relates to our health.  I spoke to Happiful all about...

In the past few years, our boundaries and expectations have shifted beyond all recognition when it comes to our relationship with our...

It's totally natural to seek validation from those around us. It's a human instinct. It's how we understand whether our behaviour is...

When a colleague has died, it presents us with a clash of relationships, expectations, boundaries and behaviour.  In most circumstances...

It’s one thing to enjoy a casual scroll through our newsfeed, while we’re relaxing on the sofa or taking a break from work.  But we would...

I was asked to think about my 'One Good Thing'. One tip or strategy that I could offer, that might be helpful for someone's day. All as...

When we look out of the window, the view that we see has the power to influence our mood. Whether it’s the colour of the sky, the level...

As children we are often given the opportunity - or required - to try new things, to face our fears, to push ourselves out of our comfort...

Feeling bored? Maybe it's not such a bad thing. In a world that prizes multitasking and achievement and connectivity, it can be hard to...

We're not very good at talking about money. Perhaps that's a terribly sweeping generalisation. But it often strikes me that even...

It’s the morning after the night before.  You had too much to drink, and you can feel the creeping physical signs of a hangover.  Maybe...

Tomorrow is 'Parent Mental Health Day', and this year's theme is all about 'creating positive relationships' in families. I was asked by...

This week in the press, Royal watchers have been following reports that the Princess of Wales intends to 'work from bed' while recovering...

The concept of Blue Monday isn’t actually rooted in psychology.  Remember Black Friday?  Well, Blue Monday is another marketing term.  It...

Are you getting enough? Sleep, that is. Lack of sleep has a real impact on our resilience, our ability to cope with the things that...

It's January. The usual buzzwords are everywhere. Detoxing from festive excess. Decluttering our homes and our minds. It can be hard...