Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy. It is based on the adaptive information processing model and was initially developed to treat trauma. Over recent years, there has been a growing body of research to show its efficacy for other presentations and conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, social anxiety, health...
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CBT: What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
CBT: What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a talking and doing therapy for a of different conditions. Evidence-based means that it has been fully tested by psychologists and academics. It is recommended for Depression and Anxiety as well as a number of other issues. CBT is a talking and behaviour...
Breathe: Reducing Anxiety – The Power of Breath
Anxiety: The power of breath I wonder how many times you have heard the phrase, just breathe, take deep breaths or slow your breathing? Likely a few. But why? This article will help explain why these phrases are helpful, by explaining some of the physiological (bodily function) impacts that deep breathing has. When feeling anxious...
Anxiety – 5 ways to reduce Anxiety today
What is Anxiety? Firstly, it is important to talk about what anxiety is. It is a normal emotion that is experienced by us all, we cannot stop anxiety it is an evolutionary response that has kept the human race safe for 1000s of years. However, in the modern-day world anxiety can cause issues for some...
Habits: 5 New Year Habits
5 New Year wellbeing habits Making small changes and creating new habits will lead to higher levels of wellbeing. Try introducing these wellbeing habits gradually leading to sustained behaviours. Introduce a morning Mindful activity This can be anything you do each day, brushing your teeth, drinking a coffee, washing up What do you notice, what...