Anxiety is common in perimenopause and can appear even before hot flushes or cycle changes. Hormonal shifts, rising stress, poor sleep, and existing unresolved issues can intensify symptoms. Anyone can experience this, even without a prior history. CBT can help you understand triggers, develop healthier responses, improve mood and sleep, and manage stress, offering supportive space during this challenging transition.

A compassionate guide to avoiding Christmas burnout

In recent months I’ve had a few clients share with me that they have used AI for psychological support between our sessions, writes Dr Prarthana Shetty. My initial reaction was curiosity, but I also noticed some defensiveness and skepticism. In the interest of keeping an open mind and trying to understand my clients’ experiences, I decided to try it myself. I used a popular AI chatbot and began with relatively basic prompts about everyday stressors. It produced a steady strea

Living with ADHD can sometimes feel like being tuned into every channel at once — ideas, emotions, and tasks all competing for your attention. While this can bring energy and creativity, it can also make daily life feel overwhelming. At Hampstead Psychology, we work with adults and young people to help them understand their ADHD, develop practical strategies, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves. Understanding ADHD Beyond the Stereotypes ADHD (Attention

Autistic burnout isn’t the same as ordinary stress or exhaustion — it’s a deep, overwhelming fatigue that comes from navigating a world not built for autistic people. It can affect every part of life: energy levels, mood, memory, communication, and even a sense of identity. At Hampstead Psychology, we often hear autistic clients describe burnout as “hitting a wall”  — a point where daily demands, masking, or constant sensory and social strain become too much to manage. What I

If you’ve experienced trauma, stress, or chronic fatigue and feel disconnected from your body, therapy can help you begin to reconnect with it — one safe step at a time.

One widespread problem that can last a lifetime, according to Dr Paul Lewis, is a tendency to put others’ needs ahead of your own. It becomes a habit and can go unnoticed. It is a problem that feeds on itself, because we can never please all the people all the time – but we can certainly keep on trying, sidelining we want from life. It can be changed. Firstly, lose the ambivalence: Looking after yourself is not selfish. There are ways to balance getting what you want while st

How to set goals for therapy and ways to complete goals with compassion.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has gained significant attention in recent years as a powerful tool for mental health treatment. This...