We have evolved to think. From the moment we wake up in the morning - off our thoughts go. We think, think, think about the future and...

Disorder vs Stress Reaction Firstly, before I talk about how the pandemic may have had a significant effect on individuals, I would like...

It is that time of year when exams are looming. Here are my top tips to help you survive this time. ...

Cognitive behavioural therapy is known to be effective for a wide range of psychological problems. Studies into the use of CBT for...

Before reading this article, I would like you to familiarise yourself with the basic model used in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, called the five-area model, which can be found here: https://www.drstuartpsychologists.com/post/cognitive-behavioural-therapy. I am writing this on the 29th January, 2021, which I believe is one of the best times of the year to talk about guilt but before we discuss ways of dealing with guilt, we will understand together how it fits within evolutio

A Portable Paradise or as psychologists call it 'A Safe Place'. Help with trauma, feeling overwhelmed and generally to help us feel better.

It can be very distressing to have an anxious child. Perhaps they are refusing to go and meet with family, complaining they have a...

So, we are all stuck at home, only allowed out for limited reasons. The kids are off school, you and your partner are probably working...

Anxiety and stress in children can show up in a number of ways. This can depend on your child’s age, personality and coping skills, for...

E MDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) What is EMDR? EMDR is a form of therapy based on the understanding that the...

We have talked about overcoming anxiety in this series but how to overcome panic is different. With panic - the symptoms are generally so...

What is depression? The term depression comes from the Latin ‘deprimere’ which means to ‘press down’. It is far more, however, than just...

The 'Observing Mind' and the 'Thinking Mind' You may have heard the term ‘ mindfulness ’. One way of explaining this is in terms of the...

For most people there is nothing better than getting in to bed and relaxing before dropping off to sleep. For others, this process can be a painful one of fretting, worrying and hours of trying to sleep. Here we will briefly outline the important areas of consideration when wanting to drop off easily. Let’s begin with the important things to remember during the day. Day-time events: · It is important to try to exercise each day – if we use our muscles during the day this can

Research shows that if we have the same routine for between thirty minutes and an hour each evening before going to sleep, then our brains develop the understanding that that particular set of behaviours results in us going to sleep. After a short time of having the same routine each night, when we carry out the first behaviour in the set of behaviours, our brain starts to shut down in preparation for sleep. As such, a sleep routine is really important. A sleep routine is ver

How do we develop beliefs and how could evolution be working against us?

The benefits of exercise on stress and how to get yourself exercising. The evidence on the link between exercise and improved mood, concentration, health and wellbeing is strong, clear and consistent. Amongst the most common findings cited are that: · 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 The mechanism for these effects are th