In today’s world, where the importance of mental health is increasingly recognised, we continue to categorise addiction and mental health as separate entities. This division is not only outdated, but it limits the effectiveness of care and stigmatises those struggling with both. The growing body of ...
The question of cannabis comes up frequently both in my professional setting and amongst people I socialise with and the school community in which I am involved. I do not profess to be an expert in this area, either clinically or in terms of policy, but I do have my own thoughts and professional exp...
Recovering from an eating disorder can be a long, painful and confusing process for the sufferer, it can also be all of these things for their families and loved ones. At Portobello Behavioural Health we recognise that eating disorders have the ability to make parents, siblings, friends, carers and ...
Whenever we are approached by new clients we take the approach of using the minimal level of intervention possible to reach the desired outcome. This reduces disruption and cost. There are times when people need access to residential care. This gives an idea of our method of deciding where to recomm...
Polyvagal Theory, pioneered by neuroscientistDr. Stephen Porges, offers a profound understanding of the intricate interplay between our nervous system and social behaviour.
There are often many misconceptions about schizophrenia and having worked with several clients impacted, it has become clear to me how much they suffer from negative perceptions in society. That is why is important to raise awareness, help to reduce the stigma and discrimination faced by those with...
As a newly qualified therapist in 2004, I was curious and fascinated by all aspects of psychology and was particularly interested in learning creative ways of accessing the unconscious to develop a greater insight and understanding of issues that might block or hinder my personal growth.
Maternal Health Awareness week aims to raise awareness of mental health problems that can affect women during pregnancy and after birth. As much as 1 in 5 women experience mental health problems during the perinatal period which, if left untreated, can have a significant and long-lasting impact on m...
In 814, the discovery of St. James's tomb in Spain marked the beginning of Santiago de Compostela's significance as a pilgrimage destination for the entire European continent. Over time, the popularity of the pilgrimage has fluctuated, experiencing a substantial revival in the 20th century, largely ...
I remember sitting in the car post-school pick-up blasting Beyoncé’s “Run the World (girls)” with my two daughters in the backseat (ages 7 and 9) when the news came in that Roe vs Wade was being overturned in America.
Navigating the complexities of mental health in today's society, where we face a rapidly increasing amount of uncertainty, has instilled in me a profound appreciation for the critical role of mental health care in the UK. This issue is close to my heart, not just as a strategist deeply embedded in t...
Attachment theory is an advanced relationship science drawing on evolution, psychology, and ethology. John Bowlby, who formulated the theory, suggested that our attachment behaviour is linked to evolutionary survival strategies for protecting an infant from predators. You are the only version of you...
