Living with social anxiety disorder can feel isolating and overwhelming. But effective treatment options are available to help individuals overcome their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives. In this blog post, we’ll explore what social anxiety is, common symptoms, available treatment options, and the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for social anxiety. What is Social […]
If you read my recent post, Are You a Perfectionist?, and decided you probably are, you might be wondering what to do about it. As I’ve said before, there’s a marked difference between high achievers and true perfectionists. Rather than simply working hard to achieve their goals, the latter group strives for flawlessness. They fixate […]
I’m on a mission to make mindfulness as easy as possible because I believe it’s one of the best ways to find balance and avoid burnout. Modern life is busy. Stress and overwhelm are rife. People often find themselves feeling anxious and worrying about the future. Others are busy ruminating about the past. We do […]
Living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder can be challenging. But with the right treatment and support, individuals can learn to manage their symptoms and lead fulfilling lives. In this blog post, we’ll explore what OCD is, common symptoms, available treatment options, and the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for OCD. What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? […]
What is a Perfectionist? Perfectionism includes ‘perfectionistic concerns’ and ‘perfectionistic strivings’. Perfectionistic strivings are things like striving for achievement and can be linked to positive outcomes such as self-efficacy. Perfectionistic concerns are things like self-criticism and are associated with anxiety, depression and eating disorders. These two distinct categories reveal the difference between true perfectionists and […]
My journey to becoming a CBT Therapist started as an anxious, perfectionist teenager. Having experienced my own difficulties, I knew I wanted to help others improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. I was drawn to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) because it’s not just about talking – it’s about making changes and getting stuff done […]