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Friends are brilliant. They listen, they offer perspective, and sometimes a proper vent over coffee is exactly what a difficult week needs. But there’s a point where informal support stops

At Angsana Psychology, we often meet clients who are confused by their own reactions. A relationship ends, and the grief feels disproportionate. A minor criticism at work sends someone spiralling

Hot flushes and disrupted sleep tend to dominate conversations about menopause, but the psychological side often catches women off guard. Anxiety that appears from nowhere. A low mood that doesn’t

I regularly see clients who assume they’re just tired, when what they’re actually describing is something more persistent. Ordinary tiredness lifts after a good night’s sleep or a quiet weekend.

Ask most people what OCD looks like and they will describe someone who likes things neat, checks the door is locked twice or is particular about cleanliness. These portrayals are

Finishing cancer treatment is supposed to feel like a relief, and for many people it does, at least initially. However for a significant number of those who reach the end

Most people experience worry. It is a normal part of being human, a way of anticipating problems and preparing for what might come. But for some people, worry does not

There is an unspoken assumption that summer is supposed to feel good. The longer days, the warmer weather and the general sense of the world opening up again can be

If you have been told that EMDR therapy might help you, your first reaction might be curiosity mixed with a degree of scepticism. Eye movements and therapy is not an

Managing diabetes is relentless. The constant monitoring, the medication, the dietary decisions, the worry about long-term complications, it adds up to a significant psychological burden that sits on top of

Most of us associate grief with loss that has already happened, however for those caring for a loved one with a life-limiting condition such as cancer or dementia, grief can

Visiting a doctor or hospital is a source of real dread for some people. Whether you’ve had a difficult experience in the past or you’re living with an ongoing health