August 19, 2016
Is the pursuit of sexual gratification vital to the health of an established relationship? A question that seems to have been cropping up quite a bit this summer with some clients in couples therapy. In her book, ‘Mating in Captivity’, New York based psychotherapist, Esther […]
August 15, 2016
New research has revealed that mental health conditions are the biggest threat to UK workers over the next five years. The online survey of 1,000 managers found that over half of respondents (51%) believed that mental health will affect their employees in the near future. […]
August 12, 2016
We may have been hearing quite a bit about banned drugs over this summer of sport, but did you know that your brain is programmed to release lots of ‘happy’ chemicals quite naturally? …..and these ‘happy’ chemicals can actually reward you with even more good […]
August 5, 2016
Breathing is taken so much for granted, yet many of us don’t know how to do it properly when we need to be at our best. Maybe we could all benefit from practising some of the techniques our professional athletes use on a regular basis […]
July 29, 2016
Nearly everyone, at some point in their lives, will ask the question, “Who am I?”, “What capabilities are lying dormant within me?”, “How can I realise my full potential?” or “How can I be truly happy?” No area of knowledge can answer these questions as […]
July 22, 2016
As the season for garden parties continues (weather permitting!), here are some ways to find tranquillity, whether you’re at work, in the car, or lucky enough to actually be in the garden! At your desk When we’re anxious, our breathing is shallower. If we’re also […]
July 21, 2016
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a term used to describe feelings of worry, dread and fear. It’s common for most of us to feel fearful or nervous from time to time but for some, anxiety can be incredibly unpleasant and can have a significant impact […]
July 15, 2016
Step 1 – know yourself – how am I when I am my very ‘best’ self? Step 2 – prepare for change – what change or transformation do I want in my life? Step 3 – check out your beliefs – how can I best […]
July 8, 2016
As the month of Ramadan comes to a close for yet another year and the Eid celebrations commence, it’s a great time for all of us, whatever our beliefs, be they limiting or liberating, to check we’re still on track with our lives. Whether we […]
July 1, 2016
Being a good coach isn’t always easy – you need to be both supportive and directive at the appropriate times, and it’s never about being a soft touch! TLC has nothing to do with tender, loving care in my book – for me, it’s all […]