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Psychodynamic therapy & how it helps with depression

It is estimated that 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem of some variety each year in the UK. Perhaps more alarmingly, 1 in 6 people report experiencing …

Mar 6, 2023 · 3 min read Read more
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What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & how does it work?

Cognitive-behavioural therapy is a type of psychotherapy that has been around since the ‘60s in various forms, and it has seen another boom in popularity in recent …

Feb 27, 2023 · 4 min read Read more
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What is talking therapy & how can it help?

Talking therapies are often recommended as effective treatments for mental health problems such as anxiety or depression. These therapies focus on helping patients identify their …

Jan 11, 2023 · 4 min read Read more
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A guide to the history of psychotherapy

Scientists and experts have long created and refined a range of processes, theories and ideas to help us navigate the inner workings of the human mind. Psychotherapy is a key element of …

Dec 14, 2022 · 4 min read Read more
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Why the demand for therapists is at an ultimate high

It should be a good thing that people are beginning to acknowledge that our mental health matters and it should not be swept under the rug when it comes to discussing our mental …

Nov 17, 2022 · 3 min read Read more
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Bullying doesn’t stop at the school gates

The start of a new school year can be a distressing time for a child. Whether they are returning to school and joining a new year-group, or starting in a completely new school, …

Nov 16, 2022 · 2 min read Read more
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Confidence and Self-Esteem Therapy

A healthy level of self-esteem is important for our well-being. We all go through times when we lack confidence and feel less good about ourselves, but if this becomes a long-term issue, it can …

Nov 15, 2022 · 2 min read Read more