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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.
Understanding the Deep Impact of Shame on the Mind, Body, and Self-Worth
"Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it – it can't survive being shared." - Brené...
Jun 242 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 192 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
Focusing on What Works: How Solution-Focused Therapy Can Help with Anxiety, Depression, and Addiction
When you're struggling with anxiety, depression, or addiction, it's easy to feel trapped in the problem - stuck in cycles of worry, low...
Jun 42 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
How Protective Parts Show Up in Daily Life and Addiction
When you’ve been through trauma, especially in childhood - it’s common to develop protective behaviours just to get through. You might...
May 222 min read
Healing Attachment Wounds Through IFS and Inner Child Therapy
Attachment theory helps us understand one of the most important questions in therapy and in life: How safe do I feel being close to...
May 212 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 162 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 154 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
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 142 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 132 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
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