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...

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Deadlines pile up, relationships demand attention, and your mind races with worries. How do you stay grounded when everything seems to pull you in different directions? The answer might lie in developing mental flexibility. This is where Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) steps in, offering practical tools to help you navigate stress with calm and clarity. ACT is not about avoiding difficult feelings or trying to control every thought

Do you ever feel like your attention span is shrinking? You’re not imagining it. Many of us report being more distracted, more restless, and less able to focus for long periods than we used to be. Between social media notifications, work demands, and family life, it can feel like our concentration is constantly under siege. But the big question is: can our attention spans be healed—or are we stuck with what we’ve got? Nature vs. Nurture: Where Attention Comes From Psychologis

Shame is a powerful and often overwhelming emotion that can affect every aspect of our lives. It can make us feel unworthy, isolated, and stuck in negative patterns. However, there is a gentle and effective way to counteract shame: self-compassion. By learning to treat ourselves with kindness and understanding, we can begin to heal from shame and build a healthier relationship with ourselves. Understanding Self-Compassion for Shame Self-compassion involves treating yourself w

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In the modern landscape of mental health care, therapy has evolved significantly. With a focus on strategies that are scientifically...

Living with a health condition can affect far more than your body — it can shape how you think, feel, and cope each day. Whether you’re...

Finding the right therapist can be a transformative journey, especially in a bustling city like London. With a diverse population and...

If you've experienced a traumatic event, it's essential to recognize that your feelings are normal responses to an abnormal situation....

Trauma is not a one-size-fits-all experience. It affects everyone differently and can manifest in various forms. Broadly, trauma can be...

What are phobias and how to overcome them.

The Difficulties of Being a Parent A child arriving into the world is a wondrous thing. But often times we are not prepared for how life...

Please click the images below to see the individual blogs to help in overcoming physical symptoms of anxiety Relaxed Breathing When we...

The link between exercise and improved mood, concentration, health and wellbeing is strong, clear and consistent.   Exercise increases bodies production of endorphins Exercise clears the mind of repetitive thoughts and worries Exercise raises your mood Exercises improves the quality of your sleep   Exercise provides a productive, effective activity which is often lacking in other environments. It facilitates social engagement and structures free time.   There is evidence that

A very important component of stress is the physical tension we carry around. In fact people who experience high levels of stress and anxiety can be so physically tense much of the time that it becomes their normal physical state. This exercise has two parts. The first part involves tensing each muscle group so that you become aware of holding physical tension. The second part is a progressive relaxation of each of these muscle groups so that you have the experience of purpos