December 2, 2025
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What Does a CBT Session Look Like?

Many people feel uncertain or nervous before attending their first cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) session. Whether you’re seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, or navigating life challenges, it’s completely normal to wonder: “What does a CBT session actually look like?”  In this guide, we explain how CBT works, what you can expect during a typical […]
November 26, 2025
Battling the Winter Blues: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Coping Strategies for Mental Well-being

Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, many individuals find themselves grappling with a noticeable shift in their mood and energy levels. This phenomenon is often referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that occurs in a seasonal pattern, typically during the […]
November 26, 2025
Graphic with the text “The End-of-Year Guilt Spiral” and CBT Professionals logo, representing a blog on managing year-end guilt and self-reflection compassionately.

End-of-Year Guilt and Productivity Pressure

As the year draws to a close, it is natural to reflect on the past twelve months. For some, this reflection brings pride and satisfaction. For others — particularly perfectionists, parents, carers, and people balancing multiple responsibilities — it can trigger a quiet but persistent sense of guilt: “I didn’t […]
November 18, 2025
Cope with life overwhelm

Managing Overwhelm and Stress During Busy Seasons

  Many people assume that stress only peaks during major life events. In reality, overwhelm can arise at any point throughout the year. Demanding workloads, family responsibilities, financial pressure, social expectations, school terms, or unexpected changes can quickly increase stress levels — often before we consciously recognise what is happening. […]
November 18, 2025
How Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Helps You Break Unhelpful Thinking Habits: A Practical Guide for Everyday Life

Break Unhelpful Thinking Patterns

Breaking Unhelpful Thinking Habits: How CBT Helps You Rewire Your Mind in Everyday Life Most people don’t realise how often their mind defaults to habits that make anxiety, overthinking, and emotional overwhelm worse. For many clients who come into our clinic, the issue isn’t that they don’t know what they should do—it’s […]
November 17, 2025
Why Men Struggle to Talk About Mental Health

Why Men Struggle to Talk About Mental Health | Support for Men

When Silence Becomes Heavy When it comes to mental health, silence can feel incredibly heavy. And although awareness around wellbeing has grown, many men still find it difficult to speak openly about how they are truly feeling. Behind closed doors, men may be battling stress, anxiety, or depression, yet feel […]

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