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Family, Relationships, rumination

A Burnt Child Loves the Fire: Why We Repeat the Relationships That Hurt Us

An old proverb says, “The burnt child dreads the fire.” Once hurt, we learn to stay away from whatever hurt us. Except human beings

Resilience

Between Surviving and Thriving: What Happens When Resilience Is Wearing Thin?

I recently read a social media post from a woman recovering from major surgery. She described the extent of what had been done to

Family, Relationships, Sally Baker, Senior Therapist

Spending Time With My Brother

The irreplaceable bond of a shared childhood There are very few people in your life who knew you before you became yourself. Before work,

Improve Health & Well-Being, Sally Baker, Senior Therapist

When Emetophobia Affects Pregnancy: Why Bryony Twydle’s Story Matters

There are times when a client’s experience explains more about a condition than any clinical definition ever could. Recently, actress and comedian Bryony Twydle

Improve Health & Well-Being, Sally Baker, Senior Therapist

When School Is Back But the Anxiety Hasn’t Settled

The new school term is well underway. The uniform is still pristine, timetables are becoming more familiar, and the anticipation surrounding the first day

Family, Sally Baker, Senior Therapist

Extraordinary Lives Lived Out in Plain Sight

Watching exhausted parents changed how I saw ageing, purpose and the extraordinary strength hidden inside ordinary lives. Many happy returns This summer I found

Improve Health & Well-Being, Therapy Insights

When Self-Improvement Becomes Self Harassment

When working on yourself becomes relentless self-criticism, personal growth can turn into self-harassment. This is a phrase I came across recently on Instagram from

Relationships, Therapy Insights

Why is losing a friend harder than losing a lover?

Most of us expect romantic relationships to end at some point. We date, we separate, we divorce. There is almost a script for how

Sally Baker, Senior Therapist, Therapy Approaches

Over Half the Research Places Have Already Gone. Apply Now!

The response to our invitation to take part in the Orpheus research study has been far greater than we expected. Over half of the

Sally Baker, Senior Therapist, Therapy Insights

Why This Therapist Doesn’t Believe Therapy Is The Only Answer

People often assume that because I’m a therapist, I believe therapy is the answer to everything. I don’t. Don’t misunderstand me. I know the

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