A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Mothers, Fathers, and the Developing Self For many adult children, the word narcissistic captures something deeply felt but difficult to fully explain. It often describes a parent who could not truly see, recognise, or respond to them as…
Written by Angelique da Silva As January arrives, so does a familiar cultural message: new year, new you. Gyms advertise transformations, social media fills with goal lists, and conversations turn to what we’ll do better this year. While intention-setting can…
Written by Beatriz Colomer Leaving home is rarely a simple story. As a Spanish woman who left my country over a decade ago and has lived in different countries since, I know firsthand that migration can be both deeply…
Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood. It is not, in most cases, an inflammatory disease or simple muscle-wear and tear issue. Instead, it’s a complex disorder characterised by widespread pain, sensitivity and a range of secondary symptoms. According to PTSD UK, one…
Written by Adriana Dorsett – our individual and couples therapist For a couple of years I have heard people talking about emotional intelligence, to which I have been both intrigued, and confused. Somehow, the words Emotional Intelligence seem triggering, like another incomprehensible slur being chucked about…
My name is Vicki Bowker and I’m a pluralistic psychodynamic therapist. I specialise in working with women experiencing menstrual health issues such as endometriosis and fibroids. I also have a very keen interest in working with people to explore their…
Parenting young children can feel overwhelming in today’s world. With endless advice on social media and shelves full of “how-to” books, it can be hard to know what’s truly helpful — or even “normal.” Our Infant & Preschool Parent Support…
Written by Maria Vellanz Solitude: what does it mean to you? Solitude. Time alone. Loneliness. What do these words means to you? Your circumstances, experiences, or more importantly, how you feel about yourself will answer. ‘Peace and quiet’, ‘me time’,…
Written by Cait McClarin Many of us have inner voices which chide and criticise, known as our inner critic. This can be highly distressing and seriously negatively affect our self-esteem. In counselling and therapy we may begin to gain an…
Written by Angelique da Silva Over the years in my work as a therapist, I’ve seen how deeply healing it can be when client’s brings photographs in therapy sessions. A simple image—perhaps a childhood birthday party, a school photo, or…
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