The fear of losing someone you love is completely natural. An anxious thought can often trigger it. Perhaps your partner is late, or your daughter doesn’t pick up her phone. Your imagination goes into overdrive, and you agonise about your loved one in an accident, having a medical emergency, or suffering from a life-threatening event ..read more

What are trauma bonds? The term “trauma bond” has entered popular terminology in recent years. On social media, a common phenomenon occurs where psychology terms go “viral” and, over the journey of hundreds or even thousands of videos and millions of viewers, the terms become flattened into a digestible, often two-dimensional version of their original ..read more

Mark Dalby is an accomplished therapist with over 20 years of experience.  This question-and-answer session discusses his background, approaches and experiences as a therapist. What are the key benefits of seeking family therapy when one or more members are neurodivergent? One of the key benefits of family therapy is that it focuses on people’s strengths ..read more

Coming to terms with the end of a relationship can be like trying to find your way out of a labyrinth. No matter how long or short the journey was, each twist and turn leaves its mark. It can take months, or even years, to navigate the complex emotions and thoughts tied to our memories ..read more

Most of us perceive grief as an emotional state which inevitably follows a tangible loss, such as a death, the end of a relationship or a job loss. But, for many people, the grieving process begins before the loss itself, and this can manifest itself in challenging, unexpected and, often, unacknowledged ways. Understanding anticipatory grief ..read more

Lack of Motivation As a species, we are miraculously inconsistent. Sometimes, we have seemingly endless energy to dedicate to our goals. At other times, we find it almost impossible to do more than keep our heads above water. It’s perfectly natural for motivation to come in waves; we can’t operate at full steam all the ..read more

Recovery From Eating Disorders Eating disorders can affect those of all genders, ages and backgrounds, with the recovery process often proving complex and extending beyond just the individual in recovery. These disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, characterised by abnormal eating behaviours and distorted attitudes towards food, weight and body image. Beyond their physical ..read more

Dissociation, often colloquially referred to as ‘zoning out,’ is a defensive response that temporarily disconnects us from reality, often during moments or periods of stress. Similar to how planes switch to autopilot during a turbulent flight, disassociation is like releasing control to navigate safely through a storm. There are also different types of dissociation. Typical or ..read more

Parenting Pressure and Postnatal Depression Throughout the journey of new parenthood, every parent encounters challenges unique to them, their circumstances and their baby. Within the range of experiences, whether joyful, stressful, or educational, some are more openly discussed than others. Postnatal depression, despite being the most common complication for women who have just given birth, is often ..read more

Confronting Porn Addiction in the Digital Era In our digital age, technology plays a crucial role in our daily interactions and how we access information. Whether sending money, ordering food, communicating with one another, learning new skills or seeing new places, we often use our phones, laptops, tablets or other internet-abled devices to get us ..read more