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...
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...
https://www.junabrookes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Animation-to-explain-EMDR-therapy-to-Children-EMDR-Association-UK-1080p-h264-youtube.mp4 Children and teenagers go through many emotional experiences while growing up. Some are happy, like making friends...
Let’s talk about the kind of heartbreak that doesn’t always get taken seriously. The bowl is still on the floor. Their bed is still in the corner. Your brain knows they’re gone, but your heart hasn’t quite caught up yet. And somehow, you’re expected to carry on like...
If you have a Relationship OCD (often called ROCD), you already know it can feel like your brain has turned into a full-time relationship detective—one that you did not hire. It constantly asks questions like, “Do I really love my partner?”, “Are they the right one?”,...
Fear of fainting is something that many people experience, yet few openly talk about. For some, it is just a passing thought, but for others, it becomes a powerful fear that controls their daily life. The constant worry of losing control, collapsing, or fainting in...
