What is People Pleasing? The dictionary definition of a people pleaser is ‘a person who has an emotional need to please others often at the expense of his or her own needs or desires’. People pleasers are often seen as kind and helpful. Behind this agreeable façade, they often struggle to advocate for themselves which […]

What if I told you there’s a secret superpower you can use to drown out your inner critic, build emotional resilience and feel happier overall? Here’s how self-compassion can help you go from self-criticism to self-kindness… What is Self-Compassion? ‘Having compassion for oneself is really no different than having compassion for others… Self-compassion involves acting […]

Living with social anxiety disorder can feel isolating and overwhelming. But effective treatment options are available to help you overcome your symptoms and lead a fulfilling life. In this blog post, we’ll explore what social anxiety is, common symptoms, available treatment options, and the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for social anxiety. What is […]

If you read my recent post, Wondering if You’re a Perfectionist?, and decided you probably are, you might be wondering what to do about it. As I’ve said before, there’s a marked difference between healthy perfectionism and unhealthy perfectionism. Rather than simply working hard to achieve their goals, the latter group strives for flawlessness. They […]

I’m on a mission to make mindfulness as easy as possible because I believe it’s one of the best ways to find balance and avoid burnout. Modern life is busy. Stress and overwhelm are rife. People often find themselves feeling anxious and worrying about the future. Others are busy ruminating about the past. We do […]

Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be debilitating. But with the right treatment and support, you can learn to manage your symptoms and lead a fulfilling life. In this blog post, we’ll explore what OCD is, common symptoms, available treatment options, and the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for OCD. What is Obsessive Compulsive […]

What is a Perfectionist? Perfectionism includes ‘perfectionistic concerns’ and ‘perfectionistic strivings’. Perfectionistic strivings are things like striving for achievement and can be linked to positive outcomes such as self-efficacy. Perfectionistic concerns are things like self-criticism and are associated with anxiety, depression and eating disorders. These two distinct categories reveal the difference between healthy perfectionism and […]

My journey to becoming a CBT Therapist started as an anxious, perfectionist teenager. Having experienced my own difficulties, I knew I wanted to help others improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. I was drawn to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) because it’s not just about talking – it’s about making changes and getting stuff done […]