Therapy Thoughts
Gareth TaylorWhen Is EMDR Helpful — And When Isn’t It?
Is EMDR right for me EMDR has gained a lot of attention in recent years. Some people describe it as life-changing.Others aren’t quite sure what to make of it. And somewhere in the middle is the real question: Is this actually right for me? Like most things in therapy,...
EMDR: When Talking Isn’t Quite Enough
Sometimes people come to therapy and they can explain everything. They understand why they react the way they do.They know where it started.They’ve read the books.They’ve reflected. And yet… the feeling still shows up. The anxiety still spikes.The shame still lands...
EMDR: What It Is, How It Works, and Who It Can Help
What Is EMDR?: A Guide to EMDR Therapy in Kent. Over the past year I’ve been training in EMDR. It’s something I felt drawn to because of the depth and effectiveness I’ve seen it offer - particularly for trauma, anxiety, and long-standing negative beliefs about the...
Being “Good Enough” – Letting Go of the Need to Prove Yourself
So many of us move through life with a quiet pressure sitting in the background. To be better.To do more.To hold it all together. On the surface, things might look fine. Life carries on. Responsibilities are met. But underneath, there’s often a steady tension - a...
The Power of Pausing: Small Moments, Big Shifts
Life rarely slows down by itself.
There’s always something pulling your attention; work deadlines, family responsibilities, endless to-do lists. You move from one thing to the next, ticking boxes, keeping the wheels turning.
And yet, in the middle of all that doing, there’s a quiet truth we often forget:
Sometimes the biggest shift happens when you stop.
Living Grief: The Pain No One Talks About
You get through your day.You work, you show up, you do your best.But inside, there’s a quiet ache. Someone who once mattered deeply to you… is no longer here.Not because they’ve passed away, but because something shifted. A child who stopped calling.A relationship...
Who Am I, Really? Rediscovering Yourself Beyond the Roles You Play
For the man who’s asking, “Is there more to me than this?” You wake up, get through the day, do what’s expected, and keep everything ticking along.You’re the dad. The partner. The provider. The one who holds it all together. But somewhere deep down, there’s a quiet...
Trying to Hold It All Together? You Don’t Have To Do It Alone
The Silent Pressure to Stay Strong There’s this unspoken pressure that so many people - including many men - carry on their shoulders. Hold it together.Don’t crumble.Keep going.Be strong.Don’t complain.Sort it out yourself. Sound familiar? Wearing the Mask of Control...