Why Do I Feel Empty Inside? Understanding Emotional Emptiness and How Therapy Can Help
Have you ever sat on the sofa after a long day, scrolling through Netflix for 45 minutes, rejected every possible programme, stared into the fridge despite knowing perfectly well there's nothing new in there, and thought: "Why do I feel so empty?" It's a strange...
Why Do I Feel Lonely Even When I’m With Other People?
Have you ever been surrounded by people and still felt lonely? Perhaps you've gone out for dinner with friends, spent time with family, or sat next to your partner on the sofa, yet still felt disconnected. You might even have looked around and thought: "Everyone else...
The Executive Recovery: Reclaiming High Performance After Trauma through EMDR
For a businessman, life is defined by the ability to manage risk, lead with clarity, and maintain a strategic vision. Your business is a testament to your resilience and your ability to turn challenges into growth. However, when a sudden, violent event—such as a...
When Your Child is Always on Guard: How EMDR Can Help “Reset” the Anxious Brain
By Juna Brookes | Child and Young Adult Therapy Specialist It is a common experience for parents of teenagers: you head out for a day that is supposed to be fun—perhaps a trip to the city, a concert, or a busy stadium. Yet, while the rest of the world seems to be...
Your Brain’s Secret Security Team: The “Bodyguards” Who Sometimes Overreact
Ever had a day where you just snapped at someone? Or maybe you’ve been on the receiving end of a parent’s random mood swing or a friend’s "cold shoulder"? In therapy-speak, we call these defense mechanisms. But in real life, they are basically Mental Bodyguards. They...
The Silent Wall: Can EMDR Help an Emotionally Unavailable Partner Heal from Childhood Neglect?
Recently, someone reached out to me with a heart-wrenching question that resonates with so many partners across the UK: "My husband was emotionally neglected by both of his parents as a child. He is now emotionally unavailable to me in our marriage. He’s dismissive...
The Child Who Worries About Everything: Why Logic Won’t Fix Anxiety (But EMDR Might)
If your child worries about everything, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not failing as a parent. One day it’s tummy aches. The next day it’s tears at the school gate. Some mornings, just getting shoes on feels like an Olympic event. Naturally, parents try...
The Emotional Toolkit: How Positive Resourcing & EMDR Can Reset Your Nervous System
Have you ever felt like life is just a bit much? Like your "emotional battery" is flashing red, and you’re struggling to find the energy to deal with even the small things? As a therapist, I see this all the time. We spend so much time focusing on our problems, our...
For Parents of the “Angry” or “Acting Out” Child: Understanding What’s Really Going On
If your child often seems angry, aggressive, or out of control, you are not alone. Many parents feel confused, exhausted, and even guilty when their child hits, screams, refuses to listen, or melts down over small things. You may wonder, “Why is my child behaving this...
What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Help Children and Teens?
Children and teenagers go through many emotional experiences while...