January 14, 2026
Reset, Not Restart – setting psychological intentions for the year, with CBT Professionals branding on a soft neutral background.

New Year’s Resolutions vs Psychological Intentions: A Smarter Approach to Habit Change and Mental Wellbeing

The start of a new year often brings fresh motivation, new planners, and ambitious goals. Many people resolve to eat healthier, exercise more, or finally break a bad habit. Yet research consistently shows that most New Year’s resolutions are abandoned within weeks. The problem is rarely lack of motivation. More […]
December 16, 2025
Community support and connection after traumatic events – CBT Professionals mental health blog

Supporting Mental Wellbeing After Community Trauma

When a traumatic event occurs in a public space, its impact reaches far beyond those directly involved. Communities can feel shaken, unsettled, and vulnerable — even if individuals were not physically present. Events like these disrupt our sense of safety, predictability, and trust in the world around us. In the […]
December 14, 2025
5 CBT techniques for calming an overactive mind – CBT Professionals mental health blog graphic

5 CBT Techniques for Calming an Overactive Mind

An overactive mind can feel exhausting. Racing thoughts, constant worry, mental replaying, and difficulty switching off are common experiences — especially for adults managing anxiety, stress, ADHD, or burnout. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers practical, evidence-based techniques that help calm mental overload by changing how we relate to our thoughts, […]
December 10, 2025
Graphic with the text “Comparison at Christmas” and CBT Professionals logo, representing a blog on managing year-end guilt and self-reflection compassionately.

Why We Compare Ourselves to Others (And How to Stop)

The Psychology of Comparison: Why We Measure Ourselves Against Others – and How to Stop Comparison is a natural human behaviour. We all assess ourselves in relation to others at times — how we look, what we earn, how happy we seem, and how successful our lives appear to be. […]
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 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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