Mindfulness

Cultivating Self-Compassion

Self-compassion is a crucial skill for well-being that involves treating oneself with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, especially during difficult times.…

4 months ago

Help for Flashbacks

Flashbacks are a distressing symptom of trauma and PTSD, and there are many ways to manage them including various forms…

4 months ago

How to Calm Your Anxious Mind

When you feel nervous, anxious, or worried, it’s important not to fight those feelings. Instead, focus on what you can…

4 months ago

The Pitfalls of Trying to Eliminate Negative Self-Talk and How to Manage It

Trying to eliminate negative self-talk can backfire, making the negative thoughts stronger. Instead of fighting negative self-talk, try using techniques…

4 months ago

Deciding When to Seek Help from an Anxiety Specialist

Seeking help from an anxiety specialist is advisable when anxiety significantly interferes with your daily life, causes intense and prolonged…

4 months ago

How does coaching reduce stress

Coaching provides a variety of effective techniques for reducing stress, from focusing on solutions, to altering perceptions, to using mindfulness…

4 months ago

Escaping the Worry Trap

The worry trap is a cycle fueled by the confusion of worry with productive thinking, attempts to control the uncontrollable,…

4 months ago

A New Direction in Anxiety Treatment: ACT’s Innovative Approach

ACT offers a different perspective on anxiety treatment, moving away from the idea that anxiety is a problem to be…

4 months ago

Finding Relief: How Counselling Can Help with Anxiety

Counselling offers a supportive and structured approach to managing anxiety by addressing its underlying causes and equipping individuals with effective…

4 months ago

Automatic Negative Thoughts: Origins, Impact, and Management

Automatic Negative Thoughts are spontaneous, negative thought patterns that are influenced by our negativity bias, habitual thinking, emotional triggers and…

4 months ago

Strategies for Managing Workplace Anxiety: A Practical Guide

Managing workplace anxiety involves a multifaceted approach that includes recognising your physical responses, identifying triggers, focusing on your breath, being…

4 months ago

Breaking the Grip of Dread: Overcoming Persistent Apprehension

It's important to be compassionate with yourself during this process. Choose one or two techniques that resonate with you and…

5 months ago

Benefits of Talking Therapies and Other Approaches for Managing Anxiety

Seeking support for anxiety through talking therapies can be a useful method to help reduce distress, understand the roots of…

5 months ago

Counselling and Modern Approaches to Managing Anxiety, Including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming

While traditional counselling can provide a base for managing anxiety, more modern approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),…

5 months ago

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,…

5 months ago