How to Support Children with Selective Mutism

As the school year begins again, young children across the country are heading to the classroom for the first time. But although many children will be confident in their new setting, it can be extremely difficult for others to adjust. The shift to being around lots of...

Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Everybody has days when they feel down about the way that they look. But when do these negative feelings become a deeper problem? Body Dysmorphic Disorder, also known as BDD, is an anxiety condition that causes sufferers to develop obsessive compulsive behaviour in...

Tips to Manage Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania, commonly referred to as ‘trich’, is a chronic, recurring compulsion to pull hair. For those suffering from trich, it can have a huge impact on all aspects of life and cause significant emotional distress. Although there is no...

What is Solution Focused Therapy?

Often, talk based therapy such as CBT and counselling involves in-depth discussions about an individual’s specific problems. While talking therapies such as these are incredibly helpful to most, sometimes an alternative approach may be needed. First developed in...