OCD and Dreams
OCD and Dreams our other services Have you ever woken up from a dream feeling unsettled, wondering what it could mean? OCD and Dreams can become intertwined when intrusive thoughts during the day seep into your nighttime rest. While these dreams may feel significant or even alarming, they are not a reflection of your true intentions or a prediction of the future. By understanding how Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) influences dreams, a ...
CBT Therapy Prices | A Comprehensive Guide to Costs & Options
CBT Therapy Prices A Therapist’s Perspective on Costs and Options our other services Working with clients every day, I’ve noticed that uncertainty about therapy costs can create a significant barrier to seeking help. Questions like “How much does a session actually cost?” or “Will I need to attend for months before seeing a difference?” often come up during initial conversations. My hope is that by shedding some ...
Treating OCD with CBT: What is an intrusive thought?
Treating OCD with CBT: What is an intrusive thought? our therapy services Understanding intrusive thoughtsThe best way I can think to explain intrusive thoughts, is through a personal example. As a child, my family would regularly attend church on a Sunday morning. Whilst sat in the pews, listening to the service, I would often have the most distressing and peculiar thought pop into my mind! I’d think, what if I ...
4 Ways to Deal With Social Anxiety
4 Ways to Deal With Social Anxiety our therapy services Social anxiety, or social phobia, is one of the most common forms of anxiety problem in today’s world. Getting professional help can often be the best way to overcome your problems but you can also take steps to improve this aspect of your life for yourself. Let’s look at some of the best ways to ease your social anxiety in daily life.What is social anxiety? ...
Understanding Anxiety and How to Improve It
Understanding Anxiety and How to Improve It our therapy services Anxiety is a normal and essential human emotion that helps us navigate life's challenges and dangers. It is a response to stress and can motivate us to take action, prepare for an important event, or stay alert in threatening situations. However, when anxiety becomes excessive, unmanageable, and interferes with daily life, it may be indicative of an anxiety disorder.There a ...
How to Recognise and Improve a Hoarding Problem
How to Recognise and Improve a Hoarding Problem our therapy services Hoarding is a complex psychological disorder characterised by the excessive accumulation of items and an inability to discard them, even when they have little or no value. Hoarding can lead to serious health and safety risks, strained relationships, and a diminished quality of life. However, with the right strategies and support, individuals who struggle with hoarding c ...
6 Ways to Deal With PTSD
6 Ways to Deal With PTSD our therapy services Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. This condition can manifest in various ways, including intrusive memories, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, and emotional numbness. Coping with PTSD can be challenging, but several strategies and treatments are available to help individuals manage their sympto ...
Peter Garrison’s health anxiety journey
Peter Garrison's health anxiety journey our therapy services About twenty years ago, after a few bereavements and health scares involving family members, I experienced anxiety attacks and panic attacks. I developed health anxiety and convinced myself I was dying. Every day was a struggle; I wasn’t sleeping and wasn’t eating. I went to the doctor’s repeatedly and, eventually, I was prescribed citalopram. Over a fe ...