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Retirement from Sport

What to do when the game is up As a psychotherapist, I have seen firsthand the challenges that retired sportsmen can face as they transition to life after sports. The end of a professional athletic career can be emotionally and mentally taxing, and many retired sportsmen may struggle with feelings... read more →

The eSports Therapist blog

Are you game? As a psychotherapist, I have seen firsthand the unique challenges that esports players face in their pursuit of success. The pressure to perform at a high level can be intense, and it is important for players to take care of their mental health in order to succeed.... read more →

Life After Divorce

Dear Caroline, I was married for ten years and I am currently in the middle of a divorce. Whilst I know that this is for the best, I cannot help but feel anxious about what the future holds for me and how I will cope as a single woman. Now... read more →

The Complexities of Grief

An emotional, physical and spiritual necessity The loss of a loved one is perhaps the most distressing experience we will ever face. Each of us are bound to experience grief during the course of our lives. Whilst everyone’s response to grief is unique, the expected reaction for many will include... read more →

Exploring Emotional Manipulation

"Fear is a primal emotion that has the power to rob us of our ability to think rationally."A.B. Admin Dear Caroline, I have come to realise that my boyfriend has a habit of saying something very hurtful to me, then denying that he has said it. This happens frequently and... read more →

Coping with Isolation

Loneliness: Where the connections we need are greater than the connections we have. Dear Caroline, I found your column last week to be helpful as I have been experiencing panic in the last few weeks. But now, as we are faced with the need to self-isolate in our homes, I... read more →

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Conditioned by events Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD, is a mental health condition that can affect any of us, at any time. It is triggered by the experiencing or the witnessing of a traumatic event. The first thing to understand about trauma is that it is subjective to each of... read more →

It’s an insult!

Hi Caroline, My husband is constantly putting me down and shouting abuse at me. At first it was just belittling me at home, but now I’ve noticed he is increasingly embarrassing me when we are out in public, or in company. I believe that I am a kind person and... read more →

Affairs of the heart

Dear Caroline, I am literally in shock, after eleven years together my wife has left me for my best friend. As you can imagine this affair has really hurt me, as I never thought this pain could come from two people I love and have such a fondness for. Around... read more →

Too embarrassed to ask for help

Dear Caroline, I am writing to ask you something quite silly really, when I think about it. I am struggling with a bit of depression, mixed with a lack of self-worth at the moment. I know I really should book an appointment with a professional therapist, but I can't bring... read more →