When you're considering therapy, one of the most important (but often overlooked) factors is how your therapist works with you. Some therapists take a more directive approach, while others are more non-directive—and understanding the difference can help you find a style that feels right for you.

Relationship difficulties are among the most common reasons people come to therapy. These challenges can include deep-seated fears of abandonment, difficulty trusting that others will care for us, or feeling that we’re either “too much” or “not enough”.

Such struggles are very common and are often rooted in early attachment experiences. Understanding how our attachment styles develop in response to these early relationships can bring awareness, clarity, and the capacity for change.

Psychologists are often trained in a range of therapeutic approaches to best support their clients. At Inner Northern Psychology, our team members draw on a variety of evidence-based modalities, including Compassion Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches. One approach we are all familiar with and trained in to some extent is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

But how do you know if CBT is right for you?

In today’s fast-paced world, sleep is often seen as a luxury or an afterthought. With busy work schedules, social obligations, and endless digital distractions, it's easy to push sleep down on the priority list. But sleep is not just a way to "recharge" — it is fundamental to mental health. In fact, a consistent and restful sleep schedule can significantly impact emotional well-being, cognitive function, and overall life satisfaction. In this blog, we'll explore the crucial role sleep plays in maintaining a healthy mind and why it should be prioritised.

Whether it’s a career pivot, the end of a relationship, an emptying nest, or a personal reinvention, life transitions in our 30s, 40s, and 50s are as inevitable as they are transformative. As a clinical psychologist with over two decades of experience working with women navigating these chapters, I can assure you: change may feel like loss at first, but it also holds profound potential for growth.