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Relationships and Sex
Relationships and Sex Some Sweet As information and resources on the subjects of Relationships and Sex. Relationships can be successful, and sex is an important aspect of many relationships. It's perfectly okay to talk about these topics. Support is available, and...
Making sense of Attachment theory
Making sense of Attachment theory – feeling safe enough to be confident to connect deeply as well as explore confidently I like to explain Attachment theory as way of understanding human behaviour – starting from way, way, way back. Long ago Freud said that human...
Why see a Psychologist?
In this video I give some context of why it is helpful te see a psychologist. The way we live as humans have become extremely complex and this often causes people to get stuck or struggle. With some new perspectives, a Psychologist can help you understand yourself...
What is Complex PTSD?
People develop CPTSD when life events make them feel emotionally or physically unsafe and, at the time, they have limited skills to get themselves back to emotional and physical safety. When you watch this video, you may recognise some of your own experiences and...
Memory Triggered
If you sometimes suddenly feel anxious, sad or angry or suddenly act out, over-eat or withdraw and you have no clear idea about what exactly triggered you to feel or behave this way - this video is for you. It explains how old events, of which memories have been...
Thoughts on therapy and life.
With thanks to my friend Wilme who asked me to write for her website. I am honored to do so. Take from it what you will. My partner who loves words and tells bad ‘Dad Jokes’ says I am writing a thlog – a therapy log. Thoughts on therapy and life. ‘Ring the bell that...
Really? Smartphone Addiction?
Have you wondered if people can really become addicted to their phones? Does it really matter? I have been thinking that I don’t quite like the way I compulsively engage with my phone. My loved ones have commented on my “close relationship” with my phone and my...
Help – I’m jealous!
John and Mary went to see a psychologist to undergo therapy because of Mary's “pathological jealousy”, as John called it. He expected it to help Mary “pull herself together” quickly, as he couldn't stand it any longer. Mary agreed with this – she felt that she wasn't...
Depression and suicide in males – are we missing something?
Something has been going on: more men than women are killing themselves. Even stranger – we seem to accept this. The successful suicide rate for men is 2 to 6 times higher that that of women. Exact numbers depend on the geographical area as well as the age group being...
Covid 19 and lockdown anxiety – what is happening to me?
Every single person on earth has a “what the heck is going on?!” feeling in their hearts, minds and bodies. We’ve never done this before, right? Here are some thoughts on what you may have experienced on an emotional level over this period. Then some suggestions about...