The Power of Plants: How Houseplants Can Boost Your Mood 🌿

The Power of Plants: How Houseplants Can Boost Your Mood 🌿

Discover how houseplants can do more than brighten up your space – they can improve your mental health, detox your air, and promote overall well-being. From reducing stress to enhancing productivity, this article dives into the science behind how greenery supports a healthier mind and body. Read on to learn how simple, mindful care of plants can make a big difference in your life! 🌱

Ten Top Tips for the best quality video meeting

Ten Top Tips for the best quality video meeting

A little preparation ahead of your first online therapy appointment will ensure you get the most out of your time with your therapist.

Our TEN top tips give practical advice aimed at helping you feel prepared for your first appointment & get the very best out of your online video sessions.

Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap: Navigating Social Comparisons for Personal Growth & Well-Being

Breaking Free from the Comparison Trap: Navigating Social Comparisons for Personal Growth & Well-Being

This article delves into the complex nature of social comparison, exploring its evolutionary origins and the potential pitfalls it presents in our modern lives. It provides practical strategies for managing social comparisons, including reframing critical thoughts, embracing immersion in fulfilling activities, and practicing self-compassion. The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing the curated nature of social media and offers positive affirmations to promote a healthier mindset. By understanding and navigating the tendencies of social comparison, readers will gain insights to foster personal growth, enhance self-worth, and cultivate genuine happiness in their own lives.

Unlock Your Potential with Visualisation Techniques: Overcome Negative Beliefs, Improve Performance & Achieve Your Goals

Unlock Your Potential with Visualisation Techniques: Overcome Negative Beliefs, Improve Performance & Achieve Your Goals

Visualisation is a powerful tool that can help you to achieve your goals, overcome obstacles and stay motivated and focused on what you want to achieve. By creating positive mental images of your desired outcomes, you can train your mind and body to work together to make your dreams a reality.

What to expect in my first online therapy session?

What to expect in my first online therapy session?

Learn about the importance of an initial assessment in therapy, which helps gather information about your background, current difficulties, and goals for therapy to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for your needs.

Championing Women's Mental Health

Championing Women's Mental Health

We explore the importance of championing women's mental health and breaking down the barriers that prevent women from seeking help. Here we try to highlight the vulnerability of women to mental health issues due to the many roles and responsibilities they have. Encouraging everyone to prioritise mental health care as a form of self-care and seek support when needed.

We also emphasise the role of qualified therapists in providing a confidential space for individuals to learn coping skills and techniques. Calling everyone to be kind, compassionate and a champion of women's mental health.

Believe in your infinite potential

Believe in your infinite potential

When we embrace the idea that we have limitless potential, we open ourselves up to the possibility of achieving our goals and living more in line with our personal values.

In this article we look at how we can unlock our full potential by challenging and reframing self-limiting beliefs. We explore evidence based therapy and skills to break free from self-limiting beliefs and open ultimately start to open up a world of possibilities!

What is Functional Imagery Training (FIT) and how could you benefit from a course of it?

What is Functional Imagery Training (FIT) and how could you benefit from a course of it?

FIT Training is currently most effective way of training individuals in using mental imagery to support their motivation and confidence for goal-success and maintenance long-term. FIT is a flexible ‘motivational vehicle’, driving forward any change a person may wish to pursue, creating strong desires to achieve. Read on to learn how Dr Linda Solbrig is using it in her practice to transform lives.

Hopes for Women's Mental Health

Hopes for Women's Mental Health

For International Womens Day, My Therapist Online’s Lisa Johnston, a therapist, a mother, a wife, a friend, a daughter, a sister and small business owner, considers Women’s Mental Health and why we need to champion women’s mental health.

How can Acceptance & commitment therapy help me move in the right direction?

How can Acceptance & commitment therapy help me move in the right direction?

How can Acceptance & commitment therapy help me move in the right direction?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) uses and teaches mindfulness and acceptance strategies that help people develop psychological flexibility.

This therapy is not intended to change unwanted experiences, but instead, it teaches people to develop a mindful relationship with them.

ACT is a model many of our therapists are trained and experienced in. Here we explore 6 key components of ACT and how they can help you get back on track towards the life you want and deserve.