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Nov 06

Beating the Winter Blues

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 →

Oct 20

Embracing Failure: A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Resilience

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

Hellblade: A brutal journey into myth and madness

"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

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Navigating the Challenges of Anxiety

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 →

23/05/2023
Caroline Holbrook
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Advice, Anxiety, Confidence, Life Coaching, Mental Health

May 16

A picture to show personal growth by Jeremy Bishop

Why Therapy is a Powerful Tool for Personal Growth

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

A photo by Nick Fewings to show how to improve your mental health.

“5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Today”

...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

An Affair to Remember

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

Communication Breakdown

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

Exploring Schizophrenia

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

Coping with Unemployment

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 →

Beating the Winter Blues

Embracing Failure: A Psychotherapist’s Guide to Resilience

Hellblade: A brutal journey into myth and madness

Navigating the Challenges of Anxiety

Why Therapy is a Powerful Tool for Personal Growth

“5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Mental Health Today”

An Affair to Remember

Communication Breakdown

Exploring Schizophrenia

Coping with Unemployment

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