Everything I’ve written, sorted by topic, newest first in each. If you’d rather browse the latest posts with pictures, go back to the blog.
Couples and relationships · Men · Anxiety, low mood and trauma · Children and young people · Gender, identity and culture · Therapy and how it works · Grief and loss · Personal writing
Couples and relationships
Men
Anxiety, low mood and trauma
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A Knot is Not a Fault in the Rope: Rethinking Trauma Therapy
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Social Anxiety in Young Adults: When Courage Comes in a Glass or a Pill
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High-functioning anxiety: when everything looks fine, but nothing feels right
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Feeling Safe in Therapy: What the Body Knows Before the Mind Does
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Striving or Thriving? What Culture Gets Wrong About Feeling Better
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Why You End Up With No Ice Cream: On Decision Paralysis and Learning to Just Choose
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Depression & the Nervous System: Why You Feel Stuck & How to Gently Heal
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Mind, Body, Soul, and Emotions: Finding Harmony in the Pieces of Yourself
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Understanding Trauma and Anxiety: A Guide for Choosing the Right Therapist
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Unlocking Healing: The Power of Long-Term Talk Therapy in Complex Trauma Recovery
Children and young people
Gender, identity and culture
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Your Brain Isn’t Male or Female. So, Why Are People Still Selling You That Story?
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The Red Pill Was Created by Trans Women. Here’s What It Was Actually About.
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What Counts as Emotion? The Cultural and Gendered Limits of Psychotherapy
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A Tutu and a Football: What This Image Tells Us About Gender and Freedom
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Cornwall Pride: Promoting Acceptance and Inclusivity Across the Region
Therapy and how it works
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Self-reflection exercises for mental health – and why these aren’t worksheets
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You Already Have the Answers: Why I Won’t Just Tell You What to Do
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What actually happens in a first therapy session — and why it matters
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Crossing the Threshold: What It Really Means to Begin Therapy
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How Do You Choose a Therapist When Everyone Claims to Be “Evidence-Based”
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Explore Your Feelings: A Free Interactive Self-Reflection Tool
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Embracing the Maverick: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance
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What to Expect in Your First Online Video Counselling Session
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Why Online Counselling or Therapy Might be the Right Thing for You
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The Power of Counseling: A Guide to Finding Help and Purpose