KlearMinds Therapy Blog Post
Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month and this year’s focus is on raising understanding about the factors that contribute to stress, as well as promoting solutions. It also offers us the opportunity to reduce the stigma surrounding stress. This year’s theme is “#LittleByLittle”, which emphasises the impact of small, positive actions on overall wellbeing. Stress unites us all, as it is…
How long does it take to treat OCD with CBT?
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common mental health condition characterised by intrusive, anxious thoughts and repetitive behaviours or mental acts. It can be incredibly debilitating for those suffering from…
SLEEP – Are you Getting Enough?
Most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night. Whilst the odd disrupted night can be managed, ongoing sleeplessness can take a serious toll on our wellbeing. …
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
During Eating Disorder Week, we thought we would shine some light on a less well-known eating problem. It is called ARFID or Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. It is a relatively…
What to do if your partner rejects the idea of couples counselling?
When relationships falter, couples counselling can illuminate a path forward. Perhaps communication has broken down or trust has been shaken. You may feel like you’re drifting apart or…
Is your mid-life crisis ruining your marriage?
A mid-life crisis may sound like a cliché but it’s an experience that many people go through. Not only can it spark a deep reflection of your life’s goals and…
Self-Help Tips To Manage An Acute Panic Attack
A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear and anxiety accompanied by physical symptoms like a racing heartbeat, sweating, shaking and more. Most panic attacks last anywhere from…
Why do you feel ‘stuck’ in your life and how can you move forward?
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through the motions in life without any real purpose or making progress? Do you feel uninspired, unmotivated and stuck in a rut?…
How Can Bereavement Counselling Help with Loss?
Adjusting to life after a loss – whether a family member, friend, partner, pet, object or a significant event – is one of the most challenging experiences we can go…
What Is Integrative Counselling?
Research in counselling is increasingly indicating that a broad toolkit of therapeutic skills drawn from a range of therapy approaches and coaching, can produce better results for therapy clients than…
How can CBT therapy help with unhealthy eating patterns?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that has been shown to be effective in dealing with a broad range of mental health issues including anxiety, panic attacks, depression…
Mental Health Goals to Focus on for 2023
The world has been a difficult place to live in these past few years as we appear to stumble from one national crisis to another. This understandably takes its toll…
How Do I Choose the Right Therapist?
If you are struggling with an emotional issue or problematic situation that is affecting your everyday life, speaking to a professional counsellor or psychotherapist can do wonders for your mental…