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Are financial worries overshadowing festive feelings? From managing the gift-giving dilemma to dealing with social pressures and job insecurities, we provide a holistic guide to maintaining financial wellbeing over the holiday period. We delve into strategies to tackle financial worries during the festive season so you can celebrate the essence of the holidays without the burden of financial strain.

Good mental health can mean a lot of different things. Here, we look at some of the core elements of feeling happier and more balanced…

Opening up about finances is hard, especially if you’re struggling. Here is our guide to getting the practical and emotional support that you need to start turning things around…

Uncover the benefits of discussing menopause openly, from nurturing supportive relationships to changing the narrative around this natural life transition.

Do you ever experience task paralysis at work? Get distracted by daydreaming when you have a deadline? Or get bogged down in perfectionism? In actual fact, these issues have the same root cause…

Do you find that you’re overly critical of yourself? Thankfully, there are various ways to manage that negative, nagging voice in your head…

Can something as simple as breathing make a difference to how you cope with stress? Find out in our quick guide to breathwork…

Dreams can feel very mysterious, yet they could also have a hidden purpose. Here are a few explanations for why we dream — and tips for how to use them as self-discovery tools...

It’s normal to want to be extraordinary — but self-acceptance is more rewarding. Here’s how to make friends with the ordinary and learn to love yourself more…

Getting to know your inner child can be life-changing. Find out how to do it and how to spot the signs that your younger self needs attention…

For Movember — Men’s Health Awareness Month — we’re looking at why men can struggle to talk about their emotions, including some less obvious reasons…‍

For National Stress Awareness Day 2022, we’re looking at the mental, physical and behavioural signs of overwhelm — and what you can do about it.

For Baby Loss Week UK, we’re exploring the mental health effects of the loss of a child and how therapy can be a stepping stone along this often unexpected path.

Starting university is a huge life change that can sometimes trigger mental health challenges. Find out about the key causes and the best ways to maintain wellbeing

In part one of our listening skills series, we looked at the reasons why we can struggle to truly pay attention to and hear others. Now in part two, we’re sharing tips for how to improve on these skills…

Suicidal ideation can be frightening and confusing. Here are some key reasons for why we might experience it…

Carers are crucial to our society — yet often, they’re so busy supporting others that their own mental health can be affected. So for Carers Week 2022, we’re taking a look at some of the most common wellbeing challenges they can face…

Your ‘window of tolerance' is the zone where you function best. Learn about how it works and why mental health can play a role

Struggling to concentrate? You’re not alone. Here’s how to beat distraction and get back on track

When it comes to tackling tasks, do you sometimes feel paralysed and distracted? If so, here’s how to stop procrastinating and start getting things done.

New Year resolutions rarely work, so isn’t it time that we ditched them? Here’s why an annual life audit might be a better strategy for change…

Is Christmas affecting your mental health? Let’s look at some key ways to survive the festive season — and maybe even thrive…

Could resilience be the key to a happier life? Find out what it is, why it matters and how to develop it in yourself...

Losing a loved one to suicide is devastating and confusing. Here are some ways that you can move through your grief and find the support that you need...

Feeling stressed? It’s an incredibly common issue but thankfully, there are various short and long term solutions for dealing with it...

Your ‘inner child’ can have a huge impact on your life. Find out how to connect with this younger part of yourself and heal any past pains or traumas...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) can have a huge impact on adult life. Find out what they are and how you can move past them...

A positive attitude is never a bad thing — or is it? Here, we look at some of the dangers of ‘toxic positivity’, plus share tips on how you can connect to authentic joy instead...

Feeling stuck in the same old painful relationship patterns but don’t know why? Attachment theory could hold the answers — and help you to finally move forward.

Struggling with motivation? Here, we look at why self-compassion might be your biggest helper — and self-criticism your biggest hindrance...

Is your teen showing signs of depression? Find out what to look out for, how to encourage them to talk about it and how to offer support...

Need tips for managing your anxiety? Counselling psychologists, Sue Winter, talks you through a few simple Compassion Focused Therapy techniques for boosting your ‘soothing system’…

Experiencing post-lockdown body image issues? In part four of our Covid mental health series, we look at how to deal with pandemic weight gain in a sensible and self-loving way...

Many of us are emotionally exhausted, suffering from burnout. Our bodies need to complete the stress response cycle. Discover how in this post.

Attention is one of our greatest resources. But it’s under attack. Read this value-packed blog post to discover the steps you can take to protect it.