John Nolan

Cortisol’s Role in Stress: Duration, Impact, and Reduction Strategies

Cortisol is a stress hormone that prepares the body for “fight or flight”, and while a short-term release is healthy,…

3 months ago

The Interplay of Trauma and Anxiety: Brain Mechanisms, Healing Pathways, and Professional Guidance

Trauma significantly affects anxiety, altering brain function and leading to avoidant behaviours and heightened emotional reactivity. Addressing past traumas can…

3 months ago

Exploring the Meaning of Acceptance: Metaphors and Insights for Understanding

Acceptance is a way of relating to your thoughts, feelings, and sensations with openness and willingness, without fighting against them…

3 months ago

Strategies to Prevent Uncertainty From Escalating Into Anxiety: A Guide to Managing Uncomfortable Feelings

When uncertainty starts to feel overwhelming, it's important to act before it develops into anxiety. By using techniques such as…

3 months ago

Traditional Approaches and Exploring Newer Methods for Anxiety

Traditional counselling for anxiety tends to focus on past problems and reducing negative emotions, often viewing the client as a…

3 months ago

A Solution Focused Approach to Anxiety: What a life coach can do for you

A life coach assists clients to manage anxiety by helping them to focus on future solutions, enabling them to identify…

3 months ago

The Strategic Role of Workplace Anxiety Therapists: Skills and Organisational Benefits

Organisations employ workplace anxiety therapists for their unique ability to address work-related stress and anxiety, moving beyond traditional therapeutic approaches.…

3 months ago

Reasons for Choosing Private Therapy for Anxiety

Choosing private therapy for anxiety may be driven by the desire for a more personalised, accessible, and flexible approach to…

3 months ago

Workplace Anxiety Support: Reasons, Benefits, and Forms

Workplaces are increasingly acknowledging the importance of mental health, and now provide anxiety support to staff as a result. This…

3 months ago

Practical Strategies to Reduce Negative Self-Talk

Reducing negative self-talk involves a combination of awareness, challenging, and replacing negative thoughts with more positive and compassionate ones. Start…

3 months ago

Havening Practitioners: Unique Contributions and Integrated Approaches

Havening practitioners bring a unique set of skills to their clients by combining touch-based techniques for trauma resolution with a…

3 months ago

Coaching for Depression: An Overview of Approaches and Choices

Coaching for depression is a solution-focused method that empowers individuals to set and achieve personally meaningful goals. It is a…

3 months ago

Havening Techniques for Anxiety: A Comprehensive Overview

Havening is a psychosensory technique that uses touch, attention, and imagination to modify how the brain processes and stores emotionally…

3 months ago

Stress, Anxiety, and Depression: Similarities, Differences, and Treatment Implications

Stress, anxiety, and depression are related yet distinct experiences that can impact well-being. While stress is a typical response to…

3 months ago

Addressing Burnout:Workplace strategies that help employees

Burnout is a serious condition resulting from prolonged stress that can affect anyone, not just those in traditional work environments.…

3 months ago