Compassion Focused Therapy was developed in the UK by Professor Paul Gilbert. It combines ideas from psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness to support people who experience high levels of self-criticism or shame.

Learning how to manage stress in the workplace is an important step in protecting your wellbeing.

As September rolls in, the buzz of new beginnings seems to be everywhere. But for some families, the return to school can bring dread rather than excitement.

Welcoming a new baby into the world is profoundly joyous and profoundly exhausting! Between night feeds, unrelenting to‑do lists, emotional shifts and the subtle pressure to “get back to normal” so quickly, it’s common for new parents to find themselves feeling depleted, overwhelmed or disconnected.

We often think that improving our mental health requires sweeping changes - but in reality, small, consistent steps can transform how we feel. Here are three simple, research‑backed changes that you might try.

We’ve all felt it, when work becomes more than a task and slips into exhaustion, cynicism or a sense of failing at everything. That’s burnout: a state of chronic stress that leaves you mentally and physically drained. If that rings a bell, know this: there are research‑based strategies that can genuinely help.

Perinatal mental health has rightly received increasing attention in recent years. While most discussions focus on pregnancy and the first twelve months postpartum, data suggests many women continue to experience significant distress beyond that timeframe, highlighting the importance of extended care and awareness.

Micro-panics are brief, intense surges of panic triggered by stress at work. Recognise signs like racing thoughts and adrenaline rushes, learn why they happen, and discover practical strategies to interrupt them and get support.

Discover how exposure therapy helps you face your phobias. Learn what phobias are and follow a step-by-step plan to overcome fear with confidence.

Resilience is often misunderstood as “being tough” or “bouncing back” quickly. But for children, especially those prone to anxiety, resilience is more about learning how to manage uncomfortable feelings, recover from setbacks, and feel confident enough to try again after something feels hard.