What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?
Kathryn Smith, Clinical Psychologist Feelings of anxiety are normal and a natural human response to high risk or intense situations. However, some people experience higher levels of anxiety that is unmanageable and interferes with daily life. If this is the …
Are Christmas parties your worst nightmare?
It’s that time of year again and for many of us, that amounts to lots of festive cheer, socialisation and fun. However, for some people, the popping of champagne corks is not a sound of joy but rather a frightful …
Monitoring your daily mood levels
Managing diabetes can be tough, not only because of the physical symptoms but the impact it can have on mental health. As well as monitoring daily insulin levels, diabetes sufferers must also remember to shine a light on their daily …
Enough of the Trash Talk
By Dr Stan Steindl, Clinical Psychologist Negative self-talk- it’s that niggling little voice inside our head that for whatever reason is often skewed towards the negative. Perhaps it’s a hard-wired human response to protect oneself from danger, assuming the worst …
Social Anxiety- More Than Just Being Shy
By Rhonda Stanton, Psychologist “I can’t do this… why did I agree to do come to this party… I look fat in this dress… my mind has gone blank… they will think I’m an idiot… I can feel my cheeks …
Mum’s the Word
Kathryn Smith- Clinical Psychologist With Mother’s Day fast approaching it can be a timely reminder to speak about a topic which is not often spoken about. We are bombarded with ads on TV depicting how wonderful motherhood is, and whilst …
Post Natal Depression- When ideals don’t match reality
By Clinical Psychologist, Erika Fiorenza “Having children makes you no more a parent than having a piano makes you a pianist”. – Michael Levine Becoming a parent is one of the biggest life changes a person can undergo. There are …