From “How Do Others Feel About Me?” to “How Do I Feel?”

A shift from managing impressions to inhabiting your life   The quiet question that governs a life There is a quiet question that governs far more lives than we admit. It rarely appears as a sentence in the mind. It appears as a posture.   How does the world feel about me? Am I acceptable? Am I too much? Am...[ read more ]

Most people come to therapy because something is wrong.A relationship has become unbearable. Anxiety will not settle. Depression lifts briefly and then returns. Trauma has been named, understood, even processed — and yet something still feels missing. Often, therapy does help. Symptoms soften. Panic reduces. Sleep improves. Life becomes more manageable. And then a quieter question emerges: Why do I...[ read more ]

Supporting a Partner or Spouse Through Psychosis What helps, what hurts, and why timing matters When someone you love experiences psychosis, it can feel as though the ground beneath the relationship has shifted. The person you know may seem distant, fearful, preoccupied, or unfamiliar to themselves and to you. Partners often describe a deep sense of helplessness: I want to...[ read more ]

AFCS Psychological Report | Clinical Psychologist Assessments for Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Claims AFCS Psychological Report: A Clinical Psychologist’s Role in Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Claims Written by a Clinical Psychologist • 5 January 2026 If you are considering an Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) claim for a service-related mental health condition, a professionally prepared psychological assessment and report can...[ read more ]

Relocating to London is often described as exhilarating, cosmopolitan, and full of possibility — and it is all of those things. But for many expats and globally mobile professionals, the emotional reality beneath the surface can feel very different. London is one of the most international cities in the world, yet it can be surprisingly lonely to navigate. The pace...[ read more ]

Surviving the Holiday Season: Staying Centred When Life Becomes Loud There is something strangely dislocating about the holiday season. The world becomes louder, brighter, more expectant. Days fill themselves with obligations you did not consciously choose. Even those who adore this time of year often confess to me in therapy that they lose sight of themselves. December has a way...[ read more ]

In today’s hyper-connected world, stress has become an almost constant companion for working professionals. Emails don’t stop after hours, deadlines seem never-ending, and work-life balance has begun to feel more like a myth than a goal. Over time, chronic stress can affect not just productivity, but physical health, relationships, and emotional well-being. So if you’re feeling the pressure, it’s time...[ read more ]

If your mood noticeably shifts during the fall and winter months, you might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder, commonly known as SAD. This form of depression is linked to changes in sunlight exposure and biological rhythms, making it more than just a case of the “winter blues.” Symptoms of this condition often begin in late fall and can persist until...[ read more ]

Why Does It Take Sexual Abuse Survivors So Long to Disclose? One of the most misunderstood aspects of sexual abuse is the silence that so often surrounds it. Many people, even those with good intentions, wonder: Why didn’t they tell someone sooner? Why wait months, years, or even decades to speak out? The truth is, delayed disclosure is not only...[ read more ]

What Is a CICA Assessment—and How Can It Help You Move Forward After Trauma? If you’re reading this, chances are you—or someone you care about—has been through something truly difficult. Perhaps it was a violent crime, or the long shadow of childhood abuse. It’s not unusual to feel lost in the maze of systems and processes that follow. One route...[ read more ]