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

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…

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

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…

7 reasons why men can struggle to talk about their feelings

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…‍

5 ways that therapy can help you to beat stress

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.

When grief feels unbearable — how to manage after baby loss

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.

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

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

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

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…

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

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

How to care for your mental health while being a carer

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…

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

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

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

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

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

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.

5 tips for creating your best year yet

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…

5 wellbeing gifts that you can give to yourself this Christmas

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

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

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

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

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...

Eight proven ways to manage stress and beat feeling overwhelmed

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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...

World Sleep Day - 5 reasons why we dream

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...

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

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.

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

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...

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

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’…

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

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

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...

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

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

Burnout and the pandemic: how to complete the stress cycle

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

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

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.