by Gareth Taylor | May 3, 2026 | Blog
There are two kinds of life events that bring people to therapy. The loud kind: a bereavement, a separation, a redundancy, a diagnosis. Something specific has happened, and the ground has shifted in a way that’s hard to absorb on your own. And the quieter kind:...
by Gareth Taylor | May 3, 2026 | Blog
A lot of people come to therapy because of something in a relationship. A breakup. A difficult marriage. A friendship that has shifted. A family pattern they can’t seem to step out of. They come thinking they want to talk about the other person, and they often...
by Gareth Taylor | May 3, 2026 | Blog
Most of the people who come to me describing themselves as “anxious” don’t actually mean they’re nervous about a specific thing. What they mean is harder to name. Their nervous system feels like it’s been running too hot for too long....
by Gareth Taylor | Apr 25, 2026 | Blog
When people get in touch, one of the most common questions they ask is this: should I come to you for EMDR or for counselling? It’s a fair question. The honest answer is that it’s up to you. I offer both. Which one we use — or whether we use a combination...
by Gareth Taylor | Apr 25, 2026 | Blog
Most treatments for depression focus on what’s happening now. Medication targets brain chemistry. CBT targets negative thinking patterns. Behavioural activation targets withdrawal and low energy. All of these can help — genuinely. But for a lot of people,...
by Gareth Taylor | Apr 25, 2026 | Blog
Is EMDR right for me? It’s one of the most common questions people ask before getting in touch. And it’s a good one — because EMDR isn’t the right fit for everyone, and knowing whether it suits your particular situation before you start is genuinely...
