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We all have an inner voice that narrates our lives, comments on our experiences, and tells us how to view ourselves, others and the world around us. This happens automatically from the moment we wake up until the moment we go to bed again, and for a lot of people, this voice tends to get particularly unkind. It points out our mistakes, dwells on thoughts of past events, or predicts our future in a negative light. Over time, this voice can start feel like the only voice in our

This question came up this week in a therapy session, and it really got me thinking afterwards that indeed this is a hard distinction to make. As we were talking about anxious thoughts, my client said "But how do I know it is anxiety and it not my intuition trying to actually protect me from a future event?" . And this is indeed just an important question, especially in a world where we often hear phrases like "trust your gut" and "listen to your intuition". What does that ac

If you find it hard to unwind without feeling guilty, if being still makes you uncomfortable, or if you believe you are only “good enough” when you are accomplishing something, you are not alone. As a seasoned anxiety therapist in the UK and especially in London, I encounter this common issue frequently among individuals seeking CBT therapy and guidance for stress management. Many describe a compulsion to keep going, doing, and proving themselves, even when they feel worn out