Online Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy & EMDR in North Berwick, East Lothian
Understanding the Gut-Brain Axis: The Hidden Connection Between Your Belly and Your Mind
As an online therapist based in North Berwick, I'm always fascinated by the intricate connections within our bodies that influence our mental health. One of the most intriguing of these is the gut-brain axis – a complex communication system that links your digestive tract with your brain. Today, I'd like to explore this connection and […]
Finding Self-Compassion: Healing Trauma-Related Guilt and Shame
Do you find yourself constantly battling with feelings of guilt or shame after experiencing trauma? Do you often hear an inner voice telling you that you're not good enough, or that you should have done things differently? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with these intense emotions in the aftermath of traumatic experiences. […]
The Journey of Therapy: Building Relationships, Understanding, and Stability
As an online therapist based in Argyll and Bute, I've guided many clients through their therapeutic journeys. While each person's path is unique, there are often common stages that we navigate together. Today, I'd like to share with you three crucial stages of therapy: relationship building, psychoeducation, and stabilisation. Understanding these stages can help you […]
Navigating the Complex Journey of Traumatic Bereavement: Understanding Loss, Grief, and PTSD
As an online therapist based in Argyll and Bute, I've worked with many clients who have experienced traumatic bereavement. This unique form of loss can be particularly challenging, often leading to a complex interplay of grief and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Today, I want to shed some light on this difficult experience and offer hope […]
The Power of Bottom-Up Regulation: Harnessing the Body to Calm the Mind
As an online therapist based in Argyll and Bute, I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, stress, and emotional dysregulation. While many people focus on trying to change their thoughts or emotions from the top down, a powerful and often overlooked approach is bottom-up regulation – working with the body to influence the […]
The Hidden Toll of Stress: Understanding Allostatic Load
Have you ever felt like stress is taking a toll on your body, even if you can't quite pinpoint how? The concept of allostatic load may shed some light on this experience. Allostatic load is the technical term for the cumulative wear and tear on the body that results from chronic stress. It's the price […]