How sleep affects your emotions Has anyone ever told you that you were moody when you were feeling tired? Even though you may not want to hear it – it’s probably true. Lack of sleep does not only make you feel horrible, it also affects your emotional well-being. After...
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...
