The Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation

The busy lives that people in our modern society lead can result in high levels of stress, and an inability to cope with pressures. With so many individuals feeling as if they are no longer present in their own lives, mindfulness and meditation can help to calm the...

Depression Counselling in London

Everybody has times in their life where they feel particularly down; depression is a condition which causes people to feel this way or long periods of time, affecting an individual’s ability to function normally. Affecting people of any age, depression is one of...

The Benefits of Virtual Reality Therapy

As sufferers of deep-rooted phobias know, the anxiety that these issues generate can be debilitating. By exposing patients to their fears in a controlled setting, Virtual Reality Therapy is a proven therapy technique that is offered by our team of professionals here...

Which Therapy Approach is Right for Me?

If you are finding yourself struggling with your mental health, it can be extremely difficult to know where to start in order to seek help from a relevant professional. Luckily, here at Bridges Therapy Centre, we offer a tailored approach to therapy, beginning with...

How Hypnotherapy Can Treat Chronic Stress

As a normal part of everyday life, stress is something that everybody experiences in some capacity. However, in its chronic form, stress can severely affect the quality of a sufferer’s life, even leading to physical conditions such as high blood pressure and high...

Loss and Bereavement: Recognising the Differences

When we lose someone or something important in our lives, it is never easy to accept. The bereavement process that follows can be extremely difficult to navigate, with overwhelming feelings of despair and sadness. Here at Bridges Therapy Centre, we’re here to...

How VR Therapy Can Help with Phobias

For deep-seated and long-lasting phobias, it can sometimes be hard to think that a solution can be found. A reluctance to try exposure therapy can result in sufferers from shying away from treatment, afraid of having to face their fears. However, new developments in...

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...