Imposter syndrome can make you doubt your abilities and feel like a faker. Find out what causes it.
Feeling lonely? It’s totally normal (and not always about how many friends you have). Find out the four hidden causes of loneliness and what you can do about them.
Formulation avoids mental health labels and helps you to understand your own individual story instead. Here, we explore how it works.
Ever feel there are patterns in your life that you just can’t break? Schema therapy can help you to make sense of them — and finally start to make changes…
Want to feel more joyful? Don’t chase happiness — cultivate a life of thriving instead. Today we’re sharing a few key ways that you can do just that
An eating disorder can be devastating to a person’s life, health and relationships. Let’s find out the truth behind the many myths of these conditions
An eating disorder can be devastating to a person’s life, health and relationships. Let’s understand a bit more about these conditions
Intrusive thoughts are unwanted mental images that can be confusing or upsetting. Here are some tips for managing them
Worried about starting therapy? That’s natural — and here are some of the most common reasons
Can you see a therapist for just one appointment? You can — and here is why Single Session Therapy might be a great step for you…
Wondering what kind of mental health support would be best for you? Our quick guide will cut through all the jargon and help point you in the right direction...
Text-based therapy offers a more accessible and flexible way of getting support. But is it the right choice for you? Here are a few of the main benefits...
Narcissism is a painful issue that’s often misunderstood. Let’s get beyond the stereotypes to look at the key traits, causes and treatments...
Your ‘inner child’ can have a huge impact on your life. Find out how to connect with this younger part of yourself and heal any past pains or traumas...
Feeling stuck in the same old painful relationship patterns but don’t know why? Attachment theory could hold the answers — and help you to finally move forward.
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a painful condition that affects many. Here, we talk you through the childhood experiences that can shape it — and how you can begin to heal...
Need tips for managing your anxiety? Counselling psychologists, Sue Winter, talks you through a few simple Compassion Focused Therapy techniques for boosting your ‘soothing system’…
Struggling with motivation? Here, we look at why self-compassion might be your biggest helper — and self-criticism your biggest hindrance...
So what exactly happens in your first therapy appointment? Here, we aim to demystify the process so that you can know what to expect…
Not all addiction is obvious — on the surface, high-functioning individuals can often seem as if they have it all together. Here are some key signs of this type of addiction...
Taking that first step into therapy can be hard, yet it can also change your life. Here, 41-year-old ‘Sara’ shares the story of her own therapy journey, including her challenges with anxiety, panic attacks and eating issues…
Online therapy is undergoing a huge surge in popularity. Here are some reasons why increasing numbers of people are seeking support via the internet…
Searching for a good therapist? Not sure where to start? Take a look at MTA’s expert tips, then book the right therapist for you today.
There’s no shame in trying therapy and successful people don’t fear it – they embrace it. Here are five reasons why.
Dealing with trauma, PTSD or C-PTSD? Find out how body-focused psychotherapies can help you to find freedom and healing...
Interested in EMDR therapy — but not sure what’s involved? Read one man’s story of how it changed his life after trauma…
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