I write about the science of mental health and wellbeing.
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Reflective Practice: A Vital Skill for Every Aspiring Psychologist
Reflective practice is a core skill for any psychologist. Whether you’re aiming to become a therapist, clinical psychologist, or working in research, educational, occupational or forensic settings, it’s a good skill to learn. At its heart, reflective practice involves actively thinking about an experience, particularly one you want to learn from, in order to improve… Read more
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Coping Creatively: Resilience Building Workshops
On Thursday 12th July, we hosted our very first Coping Creatively workshop at Newbury Cancer Care. The event involved a brief introduction to wellbeing, resilience, and why creativity and creative activities can support our wellbeing, even during difficult times. We then got stuck into crafting. Whatever their experience, everyone who attended left having tried something new, or… Read more
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How to take time away from tech
As Featured in Woman & Home, 11th June 2025 If you’re looking to reset your relationship with your tech, forming healthier habits is possible with a bit of thought, planning, and self-compassion. Start with a Clear Goal Before you jump into making changes, take a moment to think about why you want a healthier relationship with your… Read more
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Navigating the ‘quarter-life-crisis’
As featured in The Mirror 01.02.2025 Increasing numbers of young adults are experiencing what they call a ‘quarter-life-crisis’. Forget the mid-life-crisis stereotypes of a middle aged man buying a sports-car in his 50s. Now people in their 20s are struggling with life transitions and understanding world, and who they are within it. Culturally the concept… Read more
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Are you an over-sharer?
We all have experiences and personal histories that shape who we are. Deciding how much of this to share is important for maintaining healthy relationships, and our wellbeing. Read more
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Creating digital boundaries for your mental health
As featured in Women’s Health; 13th May 2025 While technology has improved access to information and made life easier in many ways, it requires finding a balance. Smartphones have created both benefits and challenges in daily life. After having my daughter, during a baby first-aid course, I was told my smartphone was the most powerful… Read more
