Negative Thoughts That Stop Us Exercising and How To Overcome Them
The link between exercise and health has been studied many times and the benefits of regular activity are not just physical....
Depression Articles
This Too Shall Pass: Facing a Mental Health Crisis
Anyone facing a long-term mental health difficulty may have times where they feel they can't go on any longer. These are called mental health crisis points....
Overcoming Problems With Sleep: When Switching Off Becomes Impossible
Sleep is essential to humans, just like food, water and oxygen, however it is usually only when we face problems with sleep that we begin to notice...
Seasonal Joy or Lonely in a Crowd? Planning for Sad Times
If the coming holiday season does not feel you with joy, owing to hurtful memories and painful absences, you can plan for seasonal depression. Here are a few thoughts to prepare ahead for the harsh feelings of loss and the loneliness which encompasses them and to nip isolation and depressed feelings before they take hold...
How to Support Someone with Mental Health Problems
Some insight into living with and supporting someone who has a mental illness and some guidance on how to offer support including mindfulness, self-care and love. ...
Postnatal Depression (PND): Symptoms and Treatments for The Baby Blues
What is Postnatal Depression? How does this differ from the “Baby Blues”? The arrival of a new baby is one of life’s happiest moments, yet it can also be associated with anxiety, exhaustion and stress. Almost half of new mothers can go through a period of feeling very emotional and tearful after the arrival of...
Psychological Impact of Facebook – Harmful or Beneficial?
Facebook allows individuals to post “status updates” on their “wall” in order to inform Facebook friends about their daily thoughts, actions and feelings. It has been found that university students commonly express symptoms correlated with depression, through Facebook statuses. This means that Facebook could be a good resource for identifying individuals who may be depressed....
New Parents: Help & Tips from a Psychologist
Whether you are a single parent, a stay at home parent, or if your partner is frequently away; it can be very hard to adapt to the life changing event of a new addition to the family.You may think that feeling this way makes you a bad parent but be reassured in the fact that...
Seasonal Affective Disorder – Are You Suffering from SAD?
Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as SAD, is a type of depression that affects around half a million people every winter. Find out whether you have season depression and what types of counselling can help. ...
What is Adolescent Counselling? Harley Therapy Blog
What is Adolescent and Teenage Counselling? Adolescent counselling is aimed at helping young people make sense of their feelings, thoughts and behaviours. This can entail traditional talking therapy, or can use other techniques which draw on the expressive nature of young people- such as art therapy. These proactive and creative strategies can help an adolescent...