While it's normal for young children to lie because they can't distinguish between reality and fantasy, persistent lying can be a sign of an underlying issue. Child and adolescent lying can result from multiple factors, including high parental expectations, fear of consequences, attention seeking, or low self-esteem. If your child frequently lies a...

As a parent, it can be hard to determine when your child's behaviour is just a phase or if there's an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. If you are worried about a child or teenager exhibiting patterns of behaviour that go against social norms and are not in line with their age, it's important to seek help. What is a conduct disorder? A c...

As a parent, it's natural to feel concerned when your child or teenager displays angry, aggressive, or violent behaviour. However, it's important to know that help is available to support you and your family through this difficult time. The causes of anger, aggression, and tantrums in young children For young children, anger and aggression can stem...

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that can affect a child's mood, energy levels and activity levels. Spotting the signs of bipolar disorder in children and teenagers can be challenging, as the symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for normal adolescent behaviour. However, early recognition is the first step in providing support to ...

If you're feeling nervous or apprehensive about a performance, know that you're not alone. Performance anxiety is a common issue that affects many people, but it doesn't have to control your life. Feeling nervous before an event or performance is a feeling that most people can relate to. Whether it's a sporting event, acting or public speaking, it'...

Humanistic counselling and person-centred therapy are two forms of therapy that focus on the individual as a whole person and their unique experiences. These therapies aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotions and work towards personal growth and self-awareness. In this blo...

Systemic therapy is a unique approach that focuses on the individual in the context of their relationships with others. It recognises that an individual is not isolated but is part of a larger unit or system, such as a family, couple, organisation, or community. The goal of systemic therapy is to identify the deep-rooted patterns within a person's ...

Suspecting your child or teenager of intentionally harming themselves can be incredibly distressing for any parent, especially as it isn't always obvious how best to help them. While we understand the difficulties this can bring, please remember that support is available. Self-harm, which includes self-poisoning and self-injury, is intentionally be...

Depression is a common mental health condition that affects people of all ages, including young people. In the UK, it's estimated that one in ten children and teenagers experience depression. Treatment for young people with depression can be highly effective and usually involves a combination of talking therapy and learning techniques to improve mo...

Depression is a common and treatable mood disorder that affects individuals of all ages, races, and genders. It's important to understand that depression differs from normal feelings of sadness, and seeking support from a qualified professional is the most effective first step to regaining control. Sadness Comes and goes Often lasts only a few hour...

Transactional Analysis, or TA for short, is a powerful tool for understanding and improving human relationships. It was developed by Dr Eric Berne in the 1950s and 60s and explores how people communicate and interact with one another. At its core, transaction analysis is based on the idea that all human interactions can be understood as transaction...

Rational-Emotive-Behavioural Therapy (REBT) is a highly effective form of talking therapy that helps individuals identify and change negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to emotional and psychological distress. It was developed by Dr Albert Ellis in the 1950s and is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are ...

Our podcast series provides parents valuable information and resources to help support their autistic children. Raising an autistic child can be both rewarding and challenging, so we created this podcast series as a safe space for parents to turn to for support, guidance and inspiration. Our team of experts, including psychologists, therapists, and...

Starting therapy for your child can be daunting, but it's important to remember that it's a positive step towards helping them cope with their emotions and behaviours. Here are a few things to expect when your child begins talking therapy. First and foremost, therapy is a team effort. The therapist will work with your child, but you and potentially...

Counselling and psychotherapy are types of mental health treatment that can significantly benefit people experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological issues. However, for many people, deciding which option is right for them is difficult. First, it's helpful to understand the difference between counselling and psychotherapy. Counselling ...

EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a relatively new therapy – but therapy standards. It was developed in the 1980s by a Psychologist who wanted to understand how and if we could reprogramme our brains to help us deal with the effects of trauma. Your brain will change after a trauma Research has shown that a trauma...

The concept of healthy eating is nothing new. Throughout history, people have always been conscious about what they eat, but never more so than in recent decades. There are seemingly endless claims about the health benefits of cutting out one thing or increasing another when it comes to our diets. In the 1960s, the low-carb Atkins diet was develope...

When children completely refuse to go to school this can be extremely distressing for all parties. It is often accompanied by melt-downs, physical complaints such as stomach aches, headaches, vomiting, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, pleading or begging to stay at home and even young people threatening to harm themselves if they are made to go to schoo...

We hear a lot about how Christmas can be difficult for adults with mental health issues – often exacerbating depression and feelings of loneliness - but what about children with a mental health condition? If your child struggles with anxiety or OCD then downtime can be difficult for them to manage. Children who are troubled with obsessive thi...

Since day one, we've worked with some of the UK’s most respected psychiatrists. As we continue to grow nationwide, we want to expand our team to help us remain at the forefront of evidence-based clinical practice. One of our goals is to make high-quality mental health care accessible to as many people as possible. Having initially developed o...