Learning to surf the emotions when the seas are calm

Learning to surf the emotions when the seas are calm

Effective emotional regulation can lead to improved relationships, greater resilience in the face of adversity, and better overall mental and emotional well-being.

Here we explore the benefit of developing emotional regulation skills during times of stability and calmness to prepare ourselves for handling intense emotions during times of stress or crisis.

Unlock Your Potential with Visualisation Techniques: Overcome Negative Beliefs, Improve Performance & Achieve Your Goals

Unlock Your Potential with Visualisation Techniques: Overcome Negative Beliefs, Improve Performance & Achieve Your Goals

Visualisation is a powerful tool that can help you to achieve your goals, overcome obstacles and stay motivated and focused on what you want to achieve. By creating positive mental images of your desired outcomes, you can train your mind and body to work together to make your dreams a reality.

What is evidence based therapy & what is the best type of therapy for me?

What is evidence based therapy & what is the best type of therapy for me?

Here we explain what evidence based therapy is and why you should always make sure you work with an experienced, highly qualified therapist who provides evidenced based treatment, as well as the online delivery of this. We look at the best treatment for a range of different mental health problems and also consider what treatment is available when a person experiences two or more mental health disorders.

What to expect in my first online therapy session?

What to expect in my first online therapy session?

Learn about the importance of an initial assessment in therapy, which helps gather information about your background, current difficulties, and goals for therapy to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your needs.

Perfectly imperfect - how to overcome the traps of perfectionism.

Perfectly imperfect - how to overcome the traps of perfectionism.

Perfectionism is a double-edged sword. On one side, it can push us to strive for greatness, propelling us forward to reach our goals and organise our lives. On the other side, it can drain us emotionally and become destructive.

Here we look at the types of perfectionism, to look out for and explore the best treatments for addressing them.

How to start a gratitude journal.

How to start a gratitude journal.

People who use a gratitude journal report experiencing a range of benefits, including reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep, increased resilience, and improved relationships.

Here we explore the benefits and the simple steps of starting one as a way of cultivating a positive mindset.

Championing Women's Mental Health

Championing Women's Mental Health

We explore the importance of championing women's mental health and breaking down the barriers that prevent women from seeking help. Here we try to highlight the vulnerability of women to mental health issues due to the many roles and responsibilities they have. Encouraging everyone to prioritise mental health care as a form of self-care and seek support when needed.

We also emphasise the role of qualified therapists in providing a confidential space for individuals to learn coping skills and techniques. Calling everyone to be kind, compassionate and a champion of women's mental health.

Believe in your infinite potential

Believe in your infinite potential

When we embrace the idea that we have limitless potential, we open ourselves up to the possibility of achieving our goals and living more in line with our personal values.

In this article we look at how we can unlock our full potential by challenging and reframing self-limiting beliefs. We explore evidence based therapy and skills to break free from self-limiting beliefs and open ultimately start to open up a world of possibilities!

How to practice Mindful Breathing

How to practice Mindful Breathing

By focusing on the breath, we can develop greater self-awareness, reduce stress & anxiety, improve cognitive functioning, as well as cultivate a sense of calm and presence in our daily life. Mindful breathing is often used in therapy, and included within approaches such as ACT, CBT, and CFT, as a tool to help reduce psychological distress and emotional regulation.

Things are not always black and white - how to change tricky thinking styles using CBT techniques

Things are not always black and white - how to change tricky thinking styles using CBT techniques

Black-and-white thinking, also known as "all-or-nothing" or "dichotomous" thinking, is a type of cognitive distortion where a person views situations, people, or events as either completely good or completely bad, with no room for shades of grey or complexity.

CBT therapy is a highly effective type of therapy to help shift this type of unhelpful thinking. CBT is an effective therapeutic approach that can help people change their extreme and black-and-white thinking patterns by challenging and replacing their negative or distorted thoughts with more realistic and flexible ones.