It is OK to not be OK 2020 – what a year so far! A year unlike any others in living memory. As we slowly shift into a ‘COVID normal’ reality, many of us are experiencing the symptoms of stress, anxiety and low mood as we learn to live in this new world. Many people...
A conversation with Lyndsay Lyndsay, tell us about your current role as a psychologist. What does your role involve and what does a typical day look like for you? I am the Director of The Self Centre. I oversee all the goings on at the practice, and help to ensure...
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) “I just can’t turn off my thoughts…. There are so many things that can go wrong.” “I wake up in the middle of the night with a pounding heart and dry mouth- I am almost to scared to fall asleep every night.” “Why hasn’t...
The Benefits of Sleeping Well “If only I could sleep all night!” Anyone who has had disrupted sleep knows the power of a good night sleep. However, for those who struggle nightly the consequences are quite huge. We can become so used to broken sleep that we...
Top Tips for Self Care In times of change and transition, we are more prone to feeling the symptoms of stress. All the more reason to take good care of yourself when you are going through times of change, and COVID-19 has certainly brought about change for us all....