mental health

In recent years, mental health has gained significant attention, along with psychological well-being. Therapy, a structured form of support provided by trained professionals, has emerged… Read More »Why would anyone do therapy?

As a psychotherapist, I often encounter misconceptions about therapy that can stop people from getting the help they need. These myths have persisted throughout the… Read More »5 common myths about therapy

In a world that often feels like it’s moving at breakneck speed, many of us find ourselves grappling with feelings of overwhelm. The constant demands… Read More »Embracing overwhelm: The power of doing nothing

The connection between self-esteem and mental health is complex and multi-directional. While low self-esteem can contribute to mental health issues, the reverse is also true:… Read More »Self-esteem vs mental health: Cause or effect?

In our digital age, social media plays a significant role in our lives, influencing our mental health in various ways. As a psychotherapist, I often… Read More »Social media and your mental health

If you’re on this site, and reading this article, chances are you’re looking for help. And chances are also you want to fix what’s wrong… Read More »The steps to lasting mental health

Writing has often been a refuge for me, a sanctuary where I can explore my thoughts and feelings without judgment – even my own. Especially… Read More »Writing can be good for your mental health

One of the most pressing concerns today is violence against women, a pervasive problem that transcends culture, socioeconomic status, and geographical boundaries. It is crucial… Read More »Violence against women: A mental health issue

It takes courage and grace to tear down the stigma In 2013 one of my first blogs focused on the courage of David Letterman, who… Read More »30+ stars shine despite mental illness

I’ve borrowed the phrase, ‘addictive pattern’ after reading Russell Brand’s book, Recovery, in which he describes his struggles with a range of addictions. He started… Read More »Do you have an addictive pattern?

Well, here we are in this new territory. All of us, across the globe. How fascinating (and dreadful) to watch things change on a daily… Read More »Sanity & penguins in pandemic time

This piece is a chapter from my book, Binge Crazy: A Psychotherapist’s Memoir of Food Addiction, Mental Illness, Obesity and Recovery. I include it because… Read More »When it’s not a rape

The grief process is never easy, for a person or a beloved pet. People who mock the idea of pet grief have probably never bonded… Read More »Pet grief: Farewell to Sadie-Mae