Psychodynamic Theory and Mental Health.
We explore how our our current Mental Health and Relationships can be impacted by childhood influences. We also take a look at what can be done about it.
Deb Jones on ‘What is Block Clearance Therapy?’
You began your career as an Integrative Counsellor. Can you explain what that is? An Integrative Counsellor essentially brings together different theories taught whilst training, to offer a toolkit to … Read more
Exercise and Mental Health
During Mental Health Awareness Week, we at Hope Therapy have been excitedly looking at all of those wonderful organisations out there that are keen to support people’s mental health. Earlier … Read more
Does the easing of lockdown mean that it’s all over now?
As spring approaches and lockdown has started to ease, many will see hope and a lightening of spirit. However, for others their lives are still reeling from the effect of … Read more
‘Cold Turkey’, is it right for me?
The symptoms of going ‘cold turkey’ are dependent on varying factors from your level of alcohol consumption, how long you have been drinking for, through to your current health condition. … Read more
Pandemic Stress is Real…and Serious
We have all experienced moments of stress in our lives. They could be driven by project deadlines, looming exams or even happy moments, like a wedding or the birth of … Read more
Anger seldom choses its victims
Do you have trouble controlling your anger? Are you worried about your anger and what it is doing to your mental health? Do you struggle to compromise or arrive easily … Read more
Managing anger during coronavirus
With so many drastic changes having been forced upon us over the last six months, feeling angry, frustrated, and sad are natural responses. The stress of the unknown combined with … Read more
Combining Diet and Therapy to Drive Lasting Weight Loss
We’ve all heard the stories of failed fad diets, yoyoing weight loss and cheating or giving up. These stories often overtake the tales of successful weight reduction and make it … Read more
Family Therapy ~ What it is and how it works
Our Family Our modern-day families are very different from the traditional expectations of the ‘Nuclear Family’, usually consisting of mum, dad and children. In today’s society the family structure includes … Read more