What you'll take from psychotherapy depends on what you're coming for and what you hope to achieve. Much like starting a health and fitness journey, you may come with one goal in mind, which may morph and change over time as you grow, develop strength and reframe what's important.

Mindfulness has become a 21st-century buzzword in Western civilisations, synonymous with the wellness industry. However, it can sometimes feel overused and overemphasised. Here, I want to focus on some of the misconceptions that I often hear from clients in the therapy room, which can be significant blockers to their openness to engaging in mindfulness.

When you have experienced a bereavement or significant loss, the grief can feel overwhelming. It can consume your thoughts, challenge you emotionally and impact you physically. But how, I hear you ask, do I move forward and start to make meaning from my grief? Here are five practical suggestions to help make such a change.