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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.
When the Past Doesn’t Stay in the Past: Unresolved Grief, Childhood Experiences, and Depression
Grief is not always obvious. Sometimes it hides beneath the surface, showing itself years later as a persistent sadness, loss of...
Aug 11, 20252 min read
Navigating Grief and Loss: Healing the Mind, Body and Spirit:
Exploring ways through bereavement, burnout, anxiety, and emotional fatigue Grief touches everyone differently - but its impact is nearly...
Aug 4, 20252 min read
Navigating Grief: Understanding Worden’s Four Tasks of Mourning
Grief is not a linear process. It doesn't follow a strict timeline, nor does it conform to expectations. Each person experiences grief...
Jul 16, 20252 min read
Understanding Grief: The Five Stages and the Human Experience of Loss
Grief is a deeply personal, yet universal experience. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a life...
Jul 13, 20252 min read
The Hidden Weight of Shame in Men’s Lives: How It Manifests and Why It Matters
Carl Jung Called Shame - The Soul Eater. Shame is a powerful, often misunderstood emotion - and for many men, it’s a silent force shaping...
Jun 19, 20252 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 26, 20252 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 23, 20253 min read
Day 5: Building Emotional Resilience and Self-Compassion in Recovery
Early recovery doesn’t just challenge your habits—it confronts your emotions. Without the buffer of substances, feelings like shame,...
May 16, 20252 min read
The Benefits of Psychodynamic Therapy with Addiction
Addiction can feel isolating, and the path to recovery often seems overwhelming. Many individuals battling addiction find it difficult to...
May 15, 20254 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 15, 20252 min read
Day 3: Establishing Healthy Nutrition and Sleep Routines in Early Recovery
In early addiction recovery, your body is healing and your brain is recalibrating. Fuelling it well and getting consistent rest isn’t a...
May 14, 20252 min read
Day 2: Building a Support Network in Early Recovery
One of the most important aspects of early addiction recovery is connection. While it can feel vulnerable to reach out, recovery is not...
May 13, 20252 min read
Day 1: How to Manage Withdrawal Symptoms and Improve Sleep in Early Recovery
The early stages of addiction recovery can be physically and emotionally intense. Whether you're coming off alcohol, drugs, or another...
May 12, 20252 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 1, 20252 min read
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