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My Therapy Assistant has now changed to Lumo Health

April 4, 2023

My Therapy Assistant changes to Lumo Health, reflecting our enhanced all-in-one mental well-being platform for businesses.

World Sleep Day - 5 reasons why we dream

March 17, 2023

Dreams can feel very mysterious, yet they could also have a hidden purpose. Here are a few explanations for why we dream — and tips for how to use them as self-discovery tools...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

3 mental health issues that need more talk and action in the workplace

February 23, 2023

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Lumo Health team

The Mentally Healthy Business Roundtable Series for Leaders

February 8, 2023

Lumo Health is running roundtables for HR, People & Wellbeing leaders on how to build "The Mentally Healthy Business" in today's world...

Open Conversations : Lisa-Marie Sikand

February 2, 2023

Coinciding with Time To Talk Day, we’re launching our ‘Open Conversations’ interview series with business leaders talking openly about their mental health experiences. So grateful to Lisa-Marie Sikand, formerly a global law firm C-suite leader & now Exec Coach for sharing in this first interview in the series.

How to put mental health at the heart of your wellbeing strategy in 2023

January 12, 2023

As we start a new year, it’s time to review how we position mental health at work and especially how we think about it in relation to our wellbeing strategy. Perhaps it’s time to think about mental health as being the heart of our wellbeing strategy, the central point that nourishes and energises all the other elements of our plan. Here’s 8 guideposts for developing your approach for 2023.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How to let go of the need to be special and embrace an ordinary life

December 8, 2022

It’s normal to want to be extraordinary — but self-acceptance is more rewarding. Here’s how to make friends with the ordinary and learn to love yourself more…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Want to get to know your inner child better? Here are 6 ways

December 6, 2022

Getting to know your inner child can be life-changing. Find out how to do it and how to spot the signs that your younger self needs attention…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How to spot narcissist abuse — and break free from the trap

November 30, 2022

Trapped in a toxic relationship? Learn about the signs of narcissistic abuse and typical tactics used by abusers to keep you hooked…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn or Flop: what’s your main trauma response?

November 24, 2022

Did you know that we have five key responses to triggering situations? Learn about the root causes of your reactions to experiences that you find difficult, upsetting or overwhelming…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

7 reasons why men can struggle to talk about their feelings

November 15, 2022

For Movember — Men’s Health Awareness Month — we’re looking at why men can struggle to talk about their emotions, including some less obvious reasons…‍

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Lumo Health team

5 ways that therapy can help you to beat stress

November 2, 2022

For National Stress Awareness Day 2022, we’re looking at the mental, physical and behavioural signs of overwhelm — and what you can do about it.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

ADHD and trauma — could they actually be connected?

October 27, 2022

Do you have ADHD — or is something else going on? Could trauma be playing a role in ongoing life challenges? Let’s look at the relationship between the two conditions…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Stop the bickering — the ‘6 Cs’ of resolving conflicts at work

October 20, 2022

For Conflict Resolution Day 2022, we’re looking at workplace tensions from a psychological perspective — and offering key steps to dealing with it

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

When grief feels unbearable — how to manage after baby loss

October 14, 2022

For Baby Loss Week UK, we’re exploring the mental health effects of the loss of a child and how therapy can be a stepping stone along this often unexpected path.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How can I stay mentally healthy when I have a long-term illness?

October 10, 2022

Long-term illness is about more than just the physical effects. Learn about the impact it has on mental health and five ways that you can manage this

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

5 reasons why you might be struggling with a work-life balance

September 29, 2022

Burnout at work can have many underlying causes, including mental, emotional and cognitive. For National Work Life Week 2022, we are exploring a few of them.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

What’s the best therapy for depression and low mood?

September 15, 2022

If you’re dealing with depression or low mood, then therapy can really help. But with so many approaches out there, how do you choose the right one for you? Here is a handy guide to different types of therap

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Why online therapy can be as effective as in-person appointments

September 6, 2022

More and more people are trying out therapy online. But does it actually work? Let’s look at what clients and therapists are saying, alongside recent studies too

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Starting university? Here are 5 mental health tips you need to know

August 29, 2022

Starting university is a huge life change that can sometimes trigger mental health challenges. Find out about the key causes and the best ways to maintain wellbeing

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

15 ways to be a better listener and connect more deeply with others

August 24, 2022

In part one of our listening skills series, we looked at the reasons why we can struggle to truly pay attention to and hear others. Now in part two, we’re sharing tips for how to improve on these skills…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

8 key reasons for why we struggle to listen

August 17, 2022

Good listening skills are often in short supply these days. Learn about the deeper social, psychological and emotional reasons for why this is

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How online therapy helped me to overcome my anxiety

August 11, 2022

When entertainment industry professional, Mia, began experiencing anxiety, she decided to try online therapy. It opened the door to understanding how past events were having a huge impact on her current life

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How to handle difficult conversations at work — 7 tips to make it easier

July 29, 2022

Preparing for a difficult conversation with an employee? Here are some psychologically informed tips on how to make it a lot less painful and awkward.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Having suicidal thoughts? It's common and you're not alone

July 24, 2022

Suicidal ideation can be frightening and confusing. Here are some key reasons for why we might experience it…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Hate having difficult conversations at work? Here are some deeper reasons why

July 22, 2022

Difficult conversations at work — why do we dread them so much? Maybe because there’s often more going on beneath the surface than the issue at hand.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How can you support an employee who is dealing with grief or trauma?

July 13, 2022

Grief, trauma or shock can affect any of us at any time. Here’s how you can best support the wellbeing of staff members who are experiencing it.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Mental health in fatherhood — why does it matter?

July 4, 2022

Fatherhood can be challenging. Here are some of the key mental health issues that dads can face — and what they can do about them.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

A Blind Date with Self - How it feels to start psychotherapy

June 23, 2022

Psychodynamic therapy offers deeper opportunities for self-exploration. Here, MTA Therapist Dr Shalini Masih shares fascinating insights into what her clients can learn in those first few sessions…

Psychotherapist
Dr Shalini Masih

How can we better support men's mental health in the workplace?

June 16, 2022

One in three men feel that their mental health issues are caused by their job. So for International Men’s Health Week, we’re looking at the signs and causes of mental distress at work — and what we can do about it

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How to care for your mental health while being a carer

June 13, 2022

Carers are crucial to our society — yet often, they’re so busy supporting others that their own mental health can be affected. So for Carers Week 2022, we’re taking a look at some of the most common wellbeing challenges they can face…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Quick Guide: How to deal with workplace bullies — the smart way

June 7, 2022

Experiencing bullying at work? In this quick guide, we take a look at five ways to put a stop to it for good…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Beating imposter syndrome — how to stop feeling like a faker

May 24, 2022

Imposter syndrome can make you doubt your abilities and feel like a faker. Find out how to overcome it…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Want better relationships at work? The secret might be in your communication style

May 20, 2022

Confused by colleagues? Struggling to assert yourself at work? Here’s how to understand the different communication styles while also improving your own

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Feeling like a fraud at work? It might be imposter syndrome

May 17, 2022

Imposter syndrome can make you doubt your abilities and feel like a faker. Find out what causes it.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How do I talk to my boss about mental health?’ Here are 5 smart tips

May 13, 2022

Feeling like you need mental health support at your job? Not sure how to bring it up with your manager? Here are some practical steps you can take.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

4 hidden causes of loneliness — and how to beat them for good

May 12, 2022

Feeling lonely? It’s totally normal (and not always about how many friends you have). Find out the four hidden causes of loneliness and what you can do about them.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Mental health diagnosis Vs formulation — what are the benefits of each approach?

May 10, 2022

Formulation avoids mental health labels and helps you to understand your own individual story instead. Here, we explore how it works.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

The secret of coping with stress better? Learn to widen your window of tolerance

April 29, 2022

Your ‘window of tolerance' is the zone where you function best. Learn about how it works and why mental health can play a role

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How Therapy Helps: Two promising students, one chronic procrastination problem

April 26, 2022

Why were two promising university students always missing deadlines? Find out how a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist helped them to make sense of a personal mystery

Psychotherapist
Dr Shalini Masih

10 smart and effective ways to deal with workplace bullying

April 25, 2022

Workplace bullying can be a devastating experience. Here’s how to deal with it and also understand the dynamics behind it.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

7 smart ways to deal with stress at work and start feeling better

April 19, 2022

Workplace stress is on the rise. Here’s how to manage it and regain your sense of wellbeing at work.

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Lumo Health team

Beating information overload - Learn the secrets of training your brain to focus

April 13, 2022

Struggling to concentrate? You’re not alone. Here’s how to beat distraction and get back on track

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

7 smart ways to beat perfectionism and procrastination — and achieve your goals

April 8, 2022

When it comes to tackling tasks, do you sometimes feel paralysed and distracted? If so, here’s how to stop procrastinating and start getting things done.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Perfectionism and procrastination — are they secretly the same thing?

April 4, 2022

Do you have days where you just can not complete a task or find yourself focusing on one task to the complete detriment of everything else? Here we take a look at perfectionism and procrastination and how they can affect us….

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

What is Schema Therapy — and how can it set you free from negative patterns?

March 22, 2022

Ever feel there are patterns in your life that you just can’t break? Schema therapy can help you to make sense of them — and finally start to make changes…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Are you ‘flourishing’? It just might be the secret to happiness

March 20, 2022

Want to feel more joyful? Don’t chase happiness — cultivate a life of thriving instead. Today we’re sharing a few key ways that you can do just that

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Lumo Health team

9 common myths about eating disorders — and the truth behind them

March 4, 2022

An eating disorder can be devastating to a person’s life, health and relationships. Let’s find out the truth behind the many myths of these conditions

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Understanding eating disorders and how they can develop

March 2, 2022

An eating disorder can be devastating to a person’s life, health and relationships. Let’s understand a bit more about these conditions

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Intrusive thoughts — what are they and how can you manage them?

February 24, 2022

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted mental images that can be confusing or upsetting. Here are some tips for managing them

Clinical Psychologist
Dr Lucy Mersh

What Are the Barriers to Starting Therapy?

February 20, 2022

Worried about starting therapy? That’s natural — and here are some of the most common reasons

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

4 ways for connecting with your children to help them cope with stress.

February 9, 2022

Worried about your children becoming stressed? Read this post to discover the most important thing you can do to help them.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Children’s Mental Health Week 2023: 4 ways for connecting with your children to help them cope with stress.

February 8, 2022

Worried about your children becoming stressed? Read this post to discover the most important thing you can do to help them.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

What is Single Session Therapy and what are the benefits?

January 24, 2022

Can you see a therapist for just one appointment? You can — and here is why Single Session Therapy might be a great step for you…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

What is EMDR therapy? One woman shares the story of how it changed her life

January 20, 2022

After facing fertility issues, 32-year-old ‘Lucy’ decided to seek support from a therapist. Here, she shares the story of her EMDR therapy journey…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

10 reasons to try text therapy — could it be the best choice for you?

January 13, 2022

Text-based therapy offers a more accessible and flexible way of getting support. But is it the right choice for you? Here are a few of the main benefits...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Counsellor vs psychotherapist vs psychologist vs psychiatrist — who is best for you?

January 5, 2022

Wondering what kind of mental health support would be best for you? Our quick guide will cut through all the jargon and help point you in the right direction...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

5 tips for creating your best year yet

December 30, 2021

New Year resolutions rarely work, so isn’t it time that we ditched them? Here’s why an annual life audit might be a better strategy for change…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

5 wellbeing gifts that you can give to yourself this Christmas

December 15, 2021

Is Christmas affecting your mental health? Let’s look at some key ways to survive the festive season — and maybe even thrive…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Not coping with being ghosted? Here's how to find closure and move on

December 9, 2021

Ghosting can be painful, confusing and even traumatic. Here are some reasons why it happens, plus tips for how to manage your wellbeing after the experience...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Why narcissism might be more complex (and subtle) than you think

November 29, 2021

Narcissism is a painful issue that’s often misunderstood. Let’s get beyond the stereotypes to look at the key traits, causes and treatments...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

The key to mental health, happiness and success? It might be resilience

November 23, 2021

Could resilience be the key to a happier life? Find out what it is, why it matters and how to develop it in yourself...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Losing a loved one to suicide — how to cope with the mental health effects

November 20, 2021

Losing a loved one to suicide is devastating and confusing. Here are some ways that you can move through your grief and find the support that you need...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Is your child being bullied? Here are some of the key signs

November 14, 2021

For Anti-Bullying Week, we’re looking at how to spot the signs that your child is being bullied, how to talk to them about it and what steps you can take to support them...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Eight proven ways to manage stress and beat feeling overwhelmed

November 11, 2021

Feeling stressed? It’s an incredibly common issue but thankfully, there are various short and long term solutions for dealing with it...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

When love is a trap — 7 ways to know if you're in a trauma bond

October 27, 2021

Trauma bonding can keep people trapped in abusive relationships. But what is it and how can you spot the signs? Here, we look at toxic ties and their causes...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Bye bye, winter blues — here are 9 ways to manage SAD and thrive

October 20, 2021

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a type of depression that gets triggered in darker months. Find out how you can spot the signs and feel happier in winter...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Do you have a wounded inner child? Here are 7 key signs

October 13, 2021

Your ‘inner child’ can have a huge impact on your life. Find out how to connect with this younger part of yourself and heal any past pains or traumas...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — 10 things you need to know

September 29, 2021

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have a huge impact on adult life. Find out what they are and how you can move past them...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Toxic positivity is a real problem — here’s how to avoid the trap

September 15, 2021

A positive attitude is never a bad thing — or is it? Here, we look at some of the dangers of ‘toxic positivity’, plus share tips on how you can connect to authentic joy instead...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

What are the 4 attachment styles — and why do they matter?

August 25, 2021

Feeling stuck in the same old painful relationship patterns but don’t know why? Attachment theory could hold the answers — and help you to finally move forward.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

The secret to achieving your dreams and goals? Practice self-compassion

August 18, 2021

Struggling with motivation? Here, we look at why self-compassion might be your biggest helper — and self-criticism your biggest hindrance...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

What is Complex PTSD? Learn about the symptoms, causes and best therapies

August 9, 2021

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a painful condition that affects many. Here, we talk you through the childhood experiences that can shape it — and how you can begin to heal...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Worried that your teen is depressed? Here are 12 of the biggest signs

August 2, 2021

Is your teen showing signs of depression? Find out what to look out for, how to encourage them to talk about it and how to offer support...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Want to know how to manage anxiety? Start by activating your soothing system

July 27, 2021

Need tips for managing your anxiety? Counselling psychologists, Sue Winter, talks you through a few simple Compassion Focused Therapy techniques for boosting your ‘soothing system’…

Counselling psychologist
Sue Winter

Don't worry, anxiety is totally normal — and here's why it happens to you

July 26, 2021

Counselling psychologist
Sue Winter

Dealing with pandemic weight gain? Here’s how to move forward in a positive way

July 19, 2021

Experiencing post-lockdown body image issues? In part four of our Covid mental health series, we look at how to deal with pandemic weight gain in a sensible and self-loving way...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

What’s therapy like? 4 things to expect from your first appointment

July 16, 2021

So what exactly happens in your first therapy appointment? Here, we aim to demystify the process so that you can know what to expect…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

‘Am I a high-functioning addict?’ How to spot the signs in yourself and loved ones

July 12, 2021

Not all addiction is obvious — on the surface, high-functioning individuals can often seem as if they have it all together. Here are some key signs of this type of addiction...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Love in the time of Covid: what are ‘turbo relationships’ and can they last?

June 28, 2021

Many new couples experienced high speed intimacy during lockdown. In part three of our pandemic series, we look at the challenges these relationships could face in the post-lockdown era...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Why my life is so much better since starting therapy

June 23, 2021

Taking that first step into therapy can be hard, yet it can also change your life. Here, 41-year-old ‘Sara’ shares the story of her own therapy journey, including her challenges with anxiety, panic attacks and eating issues…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Thinking of online therapy? Here's why it works better for some people

June 16, 2021

Online therapy is undergoing a huge surge in popularity. Here are some reasons why increasing numbers of people are seeking support via the internet…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Want to set yourself free from self-criticism? Here’s the secret

June 11, 2021

Is your inner critic ruling your life? Thankfully, there are various ways to manage that nagging voice in your head…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

The art of saying no: how to set healthy boundaries

June 1, 2021

Struggling to set boundaries? Feeling like a doormat? Don’t know how to say ‘no’? Here are MTA’s tips on how to create healthy limits and thrive…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Your guide to finding the right therapist for you

May 19, 2021

Searching for a good therapist? Not sure where to start? Take a look at MTA’s expert tips, then book the right therapist for you today.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

5 reasons to try therapy

May 17, 2021

There’s no shame in trying therapy and successful people don’t fear it – they embrace it. Here are five reasons why.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Leaving the lockdown bubble: how to cope with post-Covid social anxiety

May 14, 2021

Feeling anxious about socialising again after lockdown? You're not alone. Here are MTA’s best tips on how to manage post-Covid social anxiety.

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How body-focused therapies are leading the way in healing trauma

May 5, 2021

Dealing with trauma, PTSD or C-PTSD? Find out how body-focused psychotherapies can help you to find freedom and healing...

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

How EMDR therapy helped me move on from trauma

April 25, 2021

Interested in EMDR therapy — but not sure what’s involved? Read one man’s story of how it changed his life after trauma…

Clinical Director
Lumo Health team

Burnout and the pandemic: how to complete the stress cycle

April 16, 2021

Many of us are emotionally exhausted, suffering from burnout. Our bodies need to complete the stress response cycle. Discover how in this post.

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Lumo Health team

How to cope with information overload in a high-tech world

April 16, 2021

Attention is one of our greatest resources. But it’s under attack. Read this value-packed blog post to discover the steps you can take to protect it.

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Lumo Health team

World Sleep Day - 5 reasons why we dream

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4 ways for connecting with your children to help them cope with stress.

Worried about your children becoming stressed? Read this post to discover the most important thing you can do to help them.

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2023: 4 ways for connecting with your children to help them cope with stress.

Worried about your children becoming stressed? Read this post to discover the most important thing you can do to help them.

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