“Can I tell you a secret?" It's something I hear surprisingly often in my therapy room. Usually, it's followed by words like... “You're going to think I'm a terrible person." “I've never told anyone this before." “I know it sounds ridiculous..." More often than not, what follows isn't madness, danger or a hidden part of someone's personality. It's OCD. In this blog, I explore why OCD is so much more than handwashing and checking and the many ways it can show up,

ADHD is often described as a “problem with attention,” but that doesn’t capture the full picture. People with ADHD are highly attentive , just in ways that don’t always match classrooms or offices. One perspective I love is the Hunter vs Farmer theory . Imagine small tribal societies tens of thousands of years ago: hunters roamed the landscape, tracking prey, scanning for danger, noticing subtle signs in the environment, and planning several steps ahead. After a long day, they returned to the...

Confused about CBT, counselling, psychodynamic therapy or EMDR? A CBT therapist explains the main types of therapy clearly and honestly. What Are the Different Types of Therapy? A CBT Therapist Explains the Main Approaches (Without the Jargon) If you’re trying to work out which type of therapy is right for you , you’re not alone. Even therapists sometimes feel like they need a flowchart, a whiteboard and a strong cup of tea to keep track of it all. CBT, counselling, psychodynamic therapy,...