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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Mar
14
Exploring what it means to believe in yourself When I was little, I spent a lot of time with my Grandmother. Each morning she would stand by the window with her cup of coffee and a slice of buttered toast, gazing outside. She was looking at the birds and she...
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Mar
07
Dear Caroline, I have recently returned to Spain, for a month’s vacation, after living abroad for the past ten years. I have noticed however, that numerous people keep saying to me that I’ve put on weight when I go to visit them. To be perfectly fair, they’ve not been nasty...
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Feb
28
Get creative with your mental health support Trauma is a deeply distressing experience that can leave long-lasting effects on a person's emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. The effects of trauma can be varied and complex, with symptoms ranging from anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to dissociation, self-harm, and...
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Jan
17
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...
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