The fear is real, even when the danger is not

You may know logically that the plane is designed to fly.

You may know the dentist is there to help, the road is familiar or the needle will only be there for a few seconds.

You may even tell yourself repe…

Why do I keep labelling myself? How old beliefs shape anxiety, confidence and habits

Just because someone gave you a label does not mean you have to wear it forever.

We all collect labels as we move through life. Anxious. Shy. Overweight. Smoker. Too s…

The school holidays are supposed to be the time we all look forward to.

No more school runs. No packed lunches. No rushing out of the door because someone can't find their PE kit.

Family days out. Lie-ins. More time together.

At least, that's the expe…

Something I hear a lot in initial consultations is a version of the same thing: "I know I should go to sleep, but I just can't seem to make myself do it." 

Not because anything is physically keeping them awake. 

Not because they have insomnia. 

But becau…