How to help a partner, friend or family member with depression — what to say, what to avoid, encouraging professional help, and looking after yourself too....
Nervous about starting therapy? What actually happens in a first session, what the therapist asks, how to prepare, and how to tell if they're the right fit....
A practical 2026 guide to choosing a therapist in the UK — NHS vs private, checking accredited registers, matching therapy to your problem, and spotting a good fit....
CBT is structured, short-term and problem-focused; counselling is open-ended and relationship-led. A clear UK guide to the difference and how to choose....
Repeating arguments, a withdrawn teenager, separation or bereavement — the signs family therapy could help, what happens in a session, and when it isn't the right step....
How to tell work anxiety from burnout, what actually helps with each, and when to get professional support — a practical UK guide....
What anxiety is, its physical, mental and behavioural symptoms, what causes it, when it becomes a disorder, and the evidence-based ways to get help in the UK....