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Winter Blues, Seasonal Affective Disorder & Holiday Stress
How to Protect Your Mental Health This Winter As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, many adults in the UK notice a dip in
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The UK Loneliness Epidemic:
Understanding Connection in 2025 Despite being one of the most digitally connected nations in the world, the UK is facing what many experts now call
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World Mental Health Day Reflection:
Escaping the Thought Traps That Hold Us Back Every year, World Mental Health Day reminds us to pause and reflect on how we care for
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What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Work?
What Is EMDR? If you’ve been through a difficult or traumatic experience, you might have heard of EMDR therapy and wondered what it actually involves.
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What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Why This Matters If you’ve ever spiralled after one critical email or replayed an awkward conversation on loop, you’ve already met the unhelpful thinking patterns
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What Happens When Men Suppress Their Emotions?
Breaking the Silence: Mental Health Awareness is still very topical right now, yet many UK men still feel they must “man up” rather than speak
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Recognising the Early Signs of Low Mood, Stress, and Anxiety
Introduction Mental Health Awareness serves as a powerful reminder that our psychological wellbeing deserves the same attention and care as our physical health. As we
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Overcoming Social Anxiety: A Step-by-Step Guide Using CBT
What is Social Anxiety? Ever felt like you’re about to give a presentation and your heart is racing like it’s trying to win a marathon?
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Prioritising Mental Health in the Workplace (CBT Style)
Let’s chat about something super important but often overlooked – your mental health at work. As a therapist who’s all about that CBT life (that’s
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POEM: HOPE
‘The inner despair Its possible to repair There are many who care and can be there There to support and guide Helping put distress to
About Author
Gemma Forshaw
Gemma Forshaw is a Psychological Therapist with over 17 years of experience in NHS Primary Care Mental Health Services. Specializing in CBT and other evidence-based therapies, she’s passionate about helping people improve their mental wellbeing. Gemma’s approach focuses on self-worth, acceptance, and compassion, drawing from both her professional expertise and personal experiences with mental health challenges.