February 4, 2026
Why do we feel anxious even when everything seems "fine"?

Why Do We Feel Anxious When Everything Seems “Fine”?

Many people seek therapy saying the same thing: “Nothing is wrong… but I feel anxious all the time.”  There’s no obvious crisis. Work is manageable. Relationships are stable. Life, on paper, looks “fine”. Yet beneath the surface, there’s a constant sense of unease, tension, or restlessness that won’t go away.  This type of anxiety is far more […]
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 […]

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