Ryan Bateman Clinical Psychologist

15/12/2025

11/12/2025

As the year ends, let’s be grateful. ✨

Grateful for the strength we didn’t know we had,
for the moments that grew us, and for the small joys that carried us through.

Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard days, it simply reminds us that even in the tough seasons, light still found its way in. 💛

Here’s to ending the year with a grateful heart.

05/12/2025

The turtle theory reminds us that we don’t need to sprint to finish strong.
As we reach the end of the year, it’s okay if your pace has been slow, gentle, or different from others.
What matters is that you kept moving, even on the days that felt heavy.
Trust your journey. You’re getting to your shore in your own time.

02/12/2025

The holidays can feel heavy for many, even when the world looks bright on the outside. So let’s choose kindness, softness, and compassion, because we truly never know what someone’s heart is holding.
Wherever you are on your journey, whatever you’re feeling today… please remember this: you are loved, you matter, and it’s okay not to be okay. You’re doing the best you can, and that’s enough.

28/11/2025

Connection heals what isolation harms. When people feel supported, understood, and valued, the need to escape through addiction begins to fade. Healing grows in safe, nurturing spaces and we all deserve that kind of environment.

26/11/2025

this National Addiction Awareness Week 2025

Addiction often begins where unprocessed emotions live. It’s the quick silence to a loud feeling…. the temporary relief to a deep hurt. But it doesn’t heal. It only pauses. Real strength comes from facing the emotions we have been avoiding and choosing healthier ways to cope.
One step, one conversation, one moment of courage at a time.

21/11/2025

Emotional distance is often fear in disguise. You care more than you realise, you’ve just learned to love from behind old walls that once kept you safe. But you don’t have to hide anymore. Stay, even when it feels unfamiliar. Be brave when vulnerability appears. You deserve closeness, and you owe it to yourself to try.

19/11/2025

Understanding anxious attachment starts with gently exploring the root. It’s a step toward understanding yourself more deeply or understanding your partner with more compassion. 💛

13/11/2025

As the year wraps up, we want to thank you for trusting us with your care. Appointments are filling fast, book yours before year end, or secure your January slot today! 🩵
In case of emergencies during the holidays, please visit your nearest hospital or call SADAG on 0800 567 567.

13/11/2025

When you change your thoughts, you truly change your world 🌱✨ Small shifts in mindset can create big changes. Keep choosing growth.

10/11/2025

This month, let's all take a moment to really look out for the men in our lives. Sometimes the little signs of struggle can go unnoticed, but a listening ear and a bit of extra care can mean the world. We're here to say: we see you, we hear you, and we're right here with you. 💙