Forrest Talking Therapies

28/03/2026

I'm sad to say that Forrest Talking Therapies is temporarily closed. If you are looking for a therapist please refer to the search options over on the BABCP and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy websites. In the meantime you are welcome to explore the back catalogue of mental health blogs over on my website www.forresttalkingtherapies.co.uk.

19/12/2025

17/12/2025

With Walker Art Gallery – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

17/12/2025

What a great image to express how many of us are feeling - You're not alone

15/12/2025

15/12/2025

This time of year can be tough if you're struggling with Social Anxiety Disorder but it doesn't have to be like this next year! CBT is the recommended treatment and I have appointments available in the New Year, get in touch today to find out more!

Getting Through the Festive Season with Social Anxiety I wrote about Social Anxiety in the October 2017 edition of Forrest Rambles and thought that now was a good time to re-visit the topic with a focus on how to get through the festive season. Social Anxiety is an excessive fear of embarrassing you...

14/12/2025

I visited the fantastic Turner: Always Contemporary exhibition at Walker Art Gallery today. This was my favourite painting as it beautifully captures hope in the depths of despair. The Wreck Buoy 1849.

10/12/2025

I listened to this on my lunch break today and thought I'd share it with you all. There's some useful information specifically for people struggling with eating disorders and self-harm as well as some more general tips for dealing with the pressures of the festive season.

Dr Lucy Maddox shares practical advice from her experience as a clinical psychologist

09/12/2025

When we feel stressed and overwhelmed it can help to ask ourselves, what can I control?

The circle of control holiday edition💚 //

01/12/2025

Check out my latest blog post about how to manage the ups and downs of life with OCD ...

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) comes in many forms but one thing I’ve consistently noticed is that the symptoms go through phases of being better and worse.  I often refer to OCD as being like a ‘bully’ and I’ve noticed that when we are at our most vulnerable this bully has a nasty hab...

27/11/2025

Exciting news! You can now follow me on Instagram! I'll be sharing mental wellbeing tips, blogs and cringy reels galore! So hop on over and follow me