What Is Perinatal OCD?
Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (Perinatal OCD) is a form of OCD that occurs during pregnancy or in the first year after birth. It is characterised by intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, … Read more
Carrie Potter
Understanding and Conquering Toxic Jealousy
Jealousy is often spoken about as something shameful or irrational — an emotion to suppress, deny, or apologise for as quickly as possible. Many people feel uncomfortable admitting they experience … Read more
Jealousy and Attachment Styles: Understanding the Emotional Roots Beneath the Reaction
Jealousy is often judged by how it looks on the surface — suspicion, reassurance-seeking, withdrawal, or emotional intensity. Yet beneath these visible reactions is usually something far more fundamental: a … Read more
Mothers Report a High Mental Burden
Across the UK and Europe, mothers are reporting something that feels both deeply personal and unmistakably collective: a level of mental burden that has become unsustainable. A large Europe-wide study … Read more
Rebuilding Trust After Past Relationships
As January draws to a close and February approaches, many people notice a quiet shift in focus. The pressure of the new year begins to soften, and attention often turns—consciously … Read more
How EMDR Can Help You Process Painful Memories and Improve Your Relationships
Some experiences stay with us long after they are over. A single memory—or a series of related moments—can continue to shape how we feel, how we respond emotionally, and how … Read more
When Money Stress Enters the Relationship
How Financial Pressure Impacts Couples – and How Relationship Counselling Can Help Money stress rarely stays neatly contained. It seeps into conversations, silences, sleep, intimacy, and trust. For many couples, … Read more
Financial Stress and Men’s Mental Health
Financial stress is one of the most common pressures faced by men, yet it remains one of the least openly discussed. In a recent episode of the Talk Room podcast, … Read more
“I’m struggling with severe low moods and anxiety, and I believe they’re linked to my menstrual cycle.”
I’ve always had some emotional ups and downs, but since coming off the pill, something has shifted dramatically. Each month, there’s a period where my mood drops suddenly and intensely. … Read more
Living With Long-Term Depression When CBT No Longer Helps
For many people, depression isn’t a short chapter. It doesn’t arrive loudly, get treated, and leave neatly. Instead, it lingers — sometimes for years — changing shape, intensity, and impact … Read more