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The CALM Blog
Welcome to the CALM Blog, a reflection, guidance, and growth space. You'll find articles on mental health, counselling, life management, and personal development here. Whether you're new to therapy or deep into your journey, we aim to offer thoughtful, accessible content to support your well-being every step of the way.
Breaking the Inner Critic: Rewriting the Voice of Shame
For many people, the harshest voice they hear is not from the outside world - it’s the one inside their own head. This internal voice,...
Jun 263 min read
How Early Childhood Experiences Shape Our Adult Relationships
Many adults find themselves stuck in painful relationship patterns - feeling unseen, misunderstood, or emotionally reactive - without...
Jun 122 min read
The Protective Self: How Defence Mechanisms Shield Us and How Therapy Helps Us Heal
In therapy, one of the most profound shifts clients experience is the realisation that their so-called “negative” behaviours - addiction,...
May 282 min read
Now Welcoming New Clients at 1 Canada Square: Specialist Counselling and Addiction Psychotherapy in Canary Wharf
If you're seeking professional support for emotional wellbeing, addiction, or life challenges, I am now welcoming new clients at 1 Canada...
May 262 min read
The 12 Steps and Psychotherapy: How Modern Counselling Theories Align with Recovery
The 12-Step approach, popularised by Alcoholics Anonymous and many other recovery programs, is more than just a set of behavioural...
May 233 min read
ADHD and Addiction: Understanding the Hidden Link
Many people don’t realise how strongly ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and addiction are connected. ADHD affects not only...
May 192 min read
Day 4: Creating Structure in Recovery
In early recovery, structure isn’t about control—it’s about safety. After a period of chaos or disconnection, routine gives your mind and...
May 152 min read
The Therapeutic Relationship
The therapeutic relationship, also known as the therapeutic alliance or working alliance, is the fundamental bond between a therapist and...
May 22 min read
What Is the Main Purpose of Counselling?
What’s the real purpose of counselling? More than just a way to cope, therapy helps you understand yourself, process emotions, and make meaningful changes. In this post, we explore how counselling supports clarity, growth, and emotional well-being.
May 22 min read
What Will Counselling Help With?
Counselling can help with far more than you might think, from managing anxiety and healing from trauma to improving relationships and building self-worth. In this article, we explore the many ways therapy supports emotional well-being, personal growth, and lasting change.
May 12 min read
Who Would Benefit from Counselling?
Wondering if counselling is right for you? The truth is, therapy isn’t just for those in crisis, it’s for anyone seeking clarity, healing, or personal growth. In this article, we explore who can benefit from counselling and how it can support you through life’s challenges and transitions.
May 12 min read
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