Tips and ideas to help young people make positive and lasting changes
Published on 10.2.2025
Regularly practicing gratitude can have many positive effects on our lives.
Published on 6.1.2025
We explore why perfectionism might be sabotaging our resolutions
Published on 1.12.2024
We explore some simple, actionable tips to help you manage the expectations of Christmas and beat that holiday overwhelm
Published on 30.09.2024
While the physical benefits of exercise are well-known, its profound impact on mental well-being is often overlooked
Published on 1.09.2024
A feeling of shyness and when more extreme, ‘social anxiety’ is extremely common, especially when it comes to unfamiliar situations including transitions to university, college or a new school
Published on 23.04.2024
In my clinic, I am aware of how procrastination is currently affecting a lot of young people revising for GCSE, A level and University exams.
Published on 26.06.2023
Health anxiety can be a distressing and overwhelming experience, but it is possible to regain peace of mind and break free from its grip.
Published on 26.09.2022
Climate anxiety, or anxiety caused by concern for the effects of climate change, was named the “biggest pop culture trend of 2019” by Grist magazine.
Published on 5.08.2022
The term “cancel culture” has become increasingly popular in the last decade, but the concept has been around for millennia.
Published on 12.07.2022
Physical appearance can change a lot during puberty and adolescence, which can make young people feel self-conscious and insecure.
Published on 6.06.2022
This article considers the positive and negative effects of gaming, providing tips for recognising gaming addiction and where to find support.
Published on 6.05.2022
The what, why, and how of exam anxiety, providing the knowledge you need to identify and support a young person who is struggling.
Published on 21.04.2022
We spend about a third of our lives asleep. So, what happens when we sleep? And how can we improve it?
Published on 23.03.2022
So why do so many young people self-harm and what can they do to help and support themselves?
Published on 22.01.2022
As we enter the New Year, many of you will have made resolutions... be mindful of the pressure you’re putting on yourself
Published on 14.12.2021
What are thinking traps? They are negative patterns of thought that can hinder our ability to see the “bigger picture”
Published on 8.11.2021
Although great for socialising and creative expression, how do platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, Tik Tok, and YouTube impact mental health?
Published on 18.10.2021
Whoever we are, we all go through life vulnerable to emotions such as anxiety, depression and anger.
Published on 25.08.2021
Anxiety creates a vicious cycle in which dangers get bigger and bigger in the young person’s mind and their coping confidence gets smaller and smaller.
Published on 28.06.2021
Many young people are struggling with low mood and may benefit from mental health support
Published on 4.05.2021
What can young people do to manage the negative impact of living in a world which encourages comparison?
Published on 6.04.2021
Whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s tips, strategies, toolkits, worksheets, publications, reports or policy information, there are literally thousands of mental health resources available to young people, parents and professionals. So, what’s so different about this mental health resource?
Published on 2.03.2021
Wishing to boost our happiness and wellbeing sounds like a clear goal. But how to improve happiness and wellbeing, is a complex question which philosophers have grappled with for many centuries.
Published on 1.02.2021
The demand for mental health support for young people has never been greater. Finding the right type of support, however, can be a time-consuming, complex and tricky business.
Published on 10.01.2021
Why does changing our behaviour seem so difficult and what can we do to help stay on track with our goals?
Published on 15.12.2020
Are you a parent struggling to manage your child’s intense emotional outbursts? If so, you are not alone and there are some strong neuroscientific reasons why your adolescent may be behaving the way they are.
Published on 12.11.2020
Many young people with anxiety difficulties struggle to manage future uncertainty.
Published on 22.10.2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in drastic measures, including school closures, social distancing and home quarantine.
Published on 23.09.2020
Why are so many young people anxious? As a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children’s mental health problems, anxiety is by far the most common difficulty.
Published on 19.08.2020
There are many reasons why CBT is a great choice for young people.