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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.
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
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 22, 20252 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 21, 20252 min read
Understanding Your Inner Parts: How IFS Therapy Helps Heal Childhood Trauma
Have you ever felt like different “parts” of you want different things? Maybe one part wants to stay calm and in control, while another...
May 20, 20252 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 19, 20252 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
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