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Articles and reflections on psychotherapy, mental health and personal growth.
EMDR in Chelmsford: What It Is, and What I Offer Instead
EMDR is a structured trauma protocol with its own accreditation and is not a service I offer. How relational trauma therapy differs, and where to look.
Therapy or Mindset Coaching: Which Do You Need?
Coaching and psychotherapy differ in training, regulation and purpose. What separates them, and how to tell which one fits what you are dealing with.
Compassion Focused Therapy and Self-Compassion: What Is the Difference?
CFT is a specific therapy model with its own training. Self-compassion work in integrative psychotherapy is related but not the same.
What are personal boundaries?
A personal boundary is the line between what is yours and what belongs to someone else. Why they are difficult, and how psychotherapy explores them.
Counselling vs Psychotherapy: What's the Difference?
Counselling and psychotherapy are often confused, here's how they differ in depth, duration, training, and what each is best suited for.
What Is Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy?
Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy combines Person-Centred therapy, Gestalt and Transactional Analysis, here's what that means in practice.
Understanding the Stages of Grief and Loss
Grief isn't linear. Here's what the stages really mean, how grief shows up in unexpected ways, and when to seek support.
Understanding Attachment Styles and How They Shape Your Relationships
Your attachment style, formed in childhood, affects every adult relationship. Here's what the four styles mean and how to develop a more secure attachment.
Types of Therapy Explained: Which Approach Is Right for You?
A clear overview of the main therapy approaches, CBT, psychodynamic, humanistic, integrative, and how to decide which might suit you.