Wellbeing blog

CBT is a highly collaborative treatment, which makes the relationship you have with your therapist really important. But as with any human relationship, things don’t always go smoothly.

As soon as the Christmas decorations come down, the media starts warning us about Blue Monday. Feeling blue is not inevitable! You can take action to protect yourself against things that might trigger a low mood.

The pandemic has put us under strain for two years now. Always wondering what's around the corner and trying to keep up with the latest information and rules, have created conditions where stress can really thrive.

This year has been another unusual one. We’re still experiencing uncertainty around the pandemic, but it's important to be optimistic about 2022 - while balancing this with a healthy dose of realistic thinking.

Receiving a diagnosis you don’t want, whether it’s physical or psychological, is likely to make you fearful. The uncertainty means your mind will probably play out numerous possible scenarios and ‘what ifs’.

The continuing unpredictability around Covid might cause some people to feel anxious, on edge, or down. While none of us can control what happens, we can control how we respond, and also build our resilience.

We all experience grief, as a natural response to the loss of something or someone important. We shouldn't worry about how long we're grieving for, or how hard we're finding it; grief has its own journey.

Expectations around this Christmas are high - which can lead us to feel under pressure to make everything perfect. Now's a good time to stop, take stock, and plan to make it enjoyable and relaxing for everyone.

Feelings of uncertainty, separation anxiety and guilt are all normal when you're returning to work after parental leave. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for and manage the change

Being bullied can have a major impact, however old we are when it happens. This week (15th-19th November) is Anti-Bullying Week, and the theme is all about kindness.