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Month: November 2022

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Conflicting emotions

Conflicting emotions

Humans are complex beings.  And we are capable of experiencing all the emotional seasons in one day, sometimes even one emotion on top of another – messily coexisting in the very same moment.  Laughing at something funny whilst grieving the loss of a loved one or feeling angry about one aspect of your life, whilst also feeling at peace with others.  It’s like having one foot on the brake and the other on the accelerator.  In the midst of this emotional spin-cycle it can feel exhausting, disorientating and really very confusing.

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The things I cling to when things get tough

The things I cling to when things get tough

I think that mostly when people come to therapy, they might think that the therapist that they’re working with has ‘all their shit together’ or that maybe things don’t get difficult or overwhelming for the person they’ve come to for support.  I’m here to tell you that’s most definitely NOT what it’s like.

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ADHD

ADHD 

I have spent a lot of time over the last couple of years being asked by clients (very often women) this singular question: “do I have ADHD?”  To begin with I blamed the fact that so many of my clients had downloaded TikTok during the COVID-19 lockdowns…but then I spent time doing two really important things: firstly, I really listened to what my clients were saying to me about some of the symptoms and experiences they were struggling with.  And then I went into full research mode.

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Perinatal mental health

Perinatal mental health

For once I’m on top of the timing of events, and I happen to be writing this week’s blog to coincide with perinatal mental health week (6th – 12th November 2022).  It’s going to be all about understanding what perinatal mental health is, how to get support, how to support others around you and where to go for help if you or someone you love needs it.

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