Psychotherapy for People Driven by Logic: How to Trust Your Emotions
People driven by logic are often high performers who achieve success through data and reason but may struggle with emotional interactions. They are seen as rational decision-makers and are frequently in leadership roles. Logic-driven people seek clarity and may trust using ‘head over heart,’ however, neuroscience shows emotions influence even logical decisions.
San Quentin Prison: Trauma, Healing & Redemption
This summer I visited the lifers’ section of San Quentin prison for the first time. I discovered how trauma-sensitive yoga, mindfulness and compassion is transforming the lives of those inside, and outside of California’s oldest penitentiary. I was with the founder of...
Man up? How society affects men’s mental health. Psychotherapy in London
How does society influence men's mental health? Men's mental health has been much featured in the press recently. Stormzy and Prince Harry have discussed their own depression or trauma, encouraging other men to confront their own inner demons. This has been fantastic...
Yoga, Mindfulness and Group Psychotherapy for Psychosis in Brixton
Why yoga, mindfulness and group psychotherapy in Brixton? When I worked as an Honorary in a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Trust, I met many folks whose psychosis had been brought on by an accumulation of stressful life...
Advanced Bodywork workshops in Gothenburg, Sweden!
This February and March 2017, I have been invited to teach two Mindfulness-based CPD Advanced bodywork/massage/myofascial release workshops in Gothenburg, Sweden! I will be passing on some of the powerful and effective techniques I've learnt and developed, working...
Why does it feel so difficult to talk?
When negative or difficult emotions build up in intensity they create discomfort or pain. We often find ourselves dealing with such discomfort in ways that are unhelpful to ourselves, and our relationships. What are the commonest ways of dealing with pain or difficult...