A Guide to Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many people find themselves experiencing a change in mood that can range from feeling a bit down to experiencing full-blown depression. This phenomenon is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD. SAD is... read more →
Nov
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Oct
20
An Introduction to Failing Failure is an inevitable part of life. As a psychotherapist, I've seen countless individuals grapple with the pain, disappointment, and self-doubt that failure can bring. However, it's crucial to understand that failure is not the end of the road but rather a stepping stone to personal... read more →
Jul
31
"It's the fear that drives you!" As a therapist, with a keen interest in video games, my partner and I stumbled across a walkthrough of the game "Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice" through YouTuber Hollow, randomly last week. Pretty quickly what became apparent watching the jaw-dropping Viking world unfold before our eyes,... read more →
May
23
Tips and Strategies As a therapist in Sitges, Spain, I've seen how anxiety can impact people's lives in a variety of ways. From feeling overwhelmed and stressed to experiencing panic attacks and avoidance behaviours, anxiety can be incredibly challenging to navigate. In this blog post, I offer tips and strategies... read more →
May
16
Aware of the 'self' and taking steps to address behaviour and thinking Therapy can be an incredibly valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their mental health and overall well-being. Here are just a few of the ways that therapy can help you grow and develop: Overcoming past traumas: Many... read more →
May
09
...Because your mental health matters! As a therapist, I frequently see people struggling with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. While therapy can be a powerful tool for healing and growth, there are also small steps you can take each day to improve your mental health. Here are 5... read more →
Apr
11
Dear Caroline, Six months ago, I found out that my husband was having an affair with my best friend in Murcia. I left my husband and I have not spoken to either he, or my friend since. I have tried to remain strong and continue on with my life. Work... read more →
Apr
04
Dear Caroline, I hope that you can help. For the last year, my marriage has been suffering. It has gotten to the stage that my husband and I are unable to be in the same room together without falling into a serious argument and never-ending conflict. The truth is, we... read more →
Mar
28
A different interpretation of reality Schizophrenia is an enduring brain disorder that inhibits a person’s thoughts, behaviours and feelings. People with this condition may appear to have lost touch with the real world. Symptoms of this illness usually arise between the ages of sixteen and thirty years. There are however,... read more →
Mar
21
Dear Caroline, I’ve worked at an IT firm for the last twenty years after moving out here from Europe, but I was recently made redundant in a cost cutting measure. Even though it’s only been a few months without a job, I am struggling. I am 48 years old and... read more →