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Do I need therapy

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 11:00:07 +0000

Are you struggling at the moment? Is there something troubling you? Or do you feel like you need some guidance in certain areas of your life? Admitting that you need help is nothing to be ashamed of, and you certainly don’t have to hit ‘rock bottom’ or have a diagnosed mental health condition to reach […]

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How Having Emotionally Unavailable Parents Can Impact Your Adult Life

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:06:46 +0000

As humans, we relate to each other through the language of our emotions. Emotions dictate our behaviour, body language and choice of words – ultimately creating a dialogue that we learn to understand from a very young age. Our upbringing is a crucial period when learning how to interpret emotions, fulfil our emotional needs and relate […]

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How to start a self-care routine you can stick to

adam.shabbo — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 13:15:37 +0000

Giving yourself a chance to feel good To feel good we have to do things that give us the chance to feel good whether it is through pleasure or mastery. For instance the smallest commonplace activities like walking or being aware of your surroundings could have a dramatic affect on your mental health. One way […]

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First Visit to a Psychologist: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Dr Elena Touroni — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:21:45 +0000

It’s normal to feel a little nervous before starting therapy, particularly if you’ve never been before. Doing anything for the first time can feel intimidating. But there’s really nothing to worry about. You will never be pushed into talking about anything you feel uncomfortable about. And whilst it’s true some approaches to therapy are more […]

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Why do people walk all over me?

Dr Elena Touroni — Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:26:25 +0000

No one enjoys being walked all over… The feeling of powerlessness it leaves you with – being taken advantage of. But here’s the thing: you’re not powerless. People only walk over us if we allow them to. We set the limits around what we’re prepared to tolerate and what we’re not. If you feel like […]

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No one gets me: what to do when you feel misunderstood

Dr Elena Touroni — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 20:09:45 +0000

Do you feel like no one really gets you? That you’ve never properly felt emotionally supported by someone else before? It’s as though there’s a void, something missing – a sense of emptiness you can’t quite place… As human beings, we are all vulnerable. And no more so when we’re a child. If you look […]

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Over controlling parents in adulthood – the signs and what you can do

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 26 May 2022 13:03:53 +0000

Do your parents still meddle in your daily life? Perhaps your mum’s always showing her disapproval – chiming in on what you should or shouldn’t wear or who you should be spending your time with… Or maybe your dad’s the controlling one. He’s sure that you chose the wrong career and hellbent on reminding you […]

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How to know if therapy is working

Dr Elena Touroni — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:06:52 +0000

You’ve been having therapy for a while now. You like your therapist and things are beginning to feel a little lighter… But how do you know if your therapy is actually working? This is a common and valid question. After all, therapy is a significant investment, both financially and emotionally. Unfortunately, there’s no one clear […]

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