The Science Behind Social Anxiety
The Science Behind Social Anxiety Do your palms sweat if you so much as think about talking to a group of people? Does the idea of meeting new people or having a job interview make you feel nauseous? Perhaps your…
Anxiety And The Brain: What Really Happens When Anxiety Takes Hold
Anxiety And The Brain: What Really Happens When Anxiety Takes Hold One in four people struggle with anxiety during the festive period. However, after such a tumultuous year, with strict restrictions in place for many during the holidays, we can…
The 2020 Anxiety: Four Strategies To Cope
The 2020 Anxiety: Four Strategies To Cope In 2020, almost 64% of people in a major study had signs of depression, while 57% recorded symptoms of anxiety. Of this, 26% of people had severe anxiety, and 31% had severe depression,…
The Real Reasons Why You Are A Perfectionist
The Real Reasons Why You Are A Perfectionist For a long time, perfectionism was seen as a positive trait. It was a marker for success, a commitment to delivering high quality and a display of ability. However, new research shows…
What Your Enneagram Type Means For Managing Stress And Anxiety
What Your Enneagram Type Means For Managing Stress And Anxiety We all handle stress differently. However, we perhaps don’t look too deeply as to why that is. Enneagrams, meaning ‘nine points’ in Greek, have a long and complex history. In…
What Type Of Introvert Are You?
What Type Of Introvert Are You? With many of us spending more time alone this year, this period of rest and quiet has actually been a welcome break for many individuals. Instead of a calendar that is full of events,…
How Anxiety Stops You From Moving Forward
Is the sense of dread always overwhelming? Do you purposefully opt out of events, activities and not feel confident enough to do all the things that you want to? Anxiety can be an all-consuming fear, hesitation and lack of confidence…
5 Breathing Techniques To Reduce Stress and Anxiety
A survey by AXA has revealed that as many as 82% of us sometimes feel stressed out. Whilst increasing evidence has emerged that breathing techniques can help us reduce symptoms of stress and achieve mental calm, most of us simply…
Benefits of Regular Meditation For Anxiety, Depression and Stress
Feeling stressed, anxious or depressed? You are not alone. The UK has seen a surge in symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress and a survey has revealed that more than a third of UK workers are suffering from anxiety, stress…
This U.K. Rapper Wants To Change How We Think About Mental Illness
Last year artist SLANG (aka Dan Dare) came to see me at my practice for help with anxiety and depression. He's not only overcome those blocks but he has achieved incredible accomplishments in his career as a musician. In conjunction…