One of the questions I am frequently asked as a psychologist is “How do I stop it?” ‘It’ being the client’s depression, anxiety, uncomfortable thoughts or feelings, or whatever ever...
In this video Psychologist Darren West discusses that calm breathing techniques may not always be so calming. For some people focusing on breathing may be very distressing. Darren offers some...
So let’s say that for some time now things have been going better for you in a particular area of your life. Perhaps you have had some success in treating...
This week's Vlog focuses on the problems with focusing on trying to be being happy. There are 3 myths that pervade in our society that actually get in the way...
When your mood seems to be falling as fast as the thermometer, it may be time to stop and consider what’s going on. The onset of winter weather, darker shorter...
It is common at this time of year as people head back to work after a well-deserved break that they may start to feel down or even a little depressed....
From time to time we all get down, experiencing sadness is a normal and natural part of being human. It is most certainly a myth that we should be happy...
When faced with the loss of a loved one especially for the first time people can often wonder how they are supposed to behave. Should they be crying? How are...