A Safe Return to Clinic

A Safe Return to Clinic

Thank you all for your enquiries about when we are reopening. We are delighted to announce that we will reopen on June 15th. We hope to give you the very best service whether you are attending for Psychotherapy (which can also be done remotely if you prefer),...
Emotional Resilience during Covid-19

Emotional Resilience during Covid-19

Emotional Resilience Avril Ivory (M.Psych.Sc.M.PSI) I have recently been lecturing on the topic of emotional resilience. This topic now seems to be more important than ever. I find myself working daily to increase my own resilience. Fortunately resilience is something...
Positive Psychology Day 8 Presence

Positive Psychology Day 8 Presence

Day 8 Presence Abraham Maslow“The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.” Buddha“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present...
Positive Psychology Day 7 Best Possible Self

Positive Psychology Day 7 Best Possible Self

Day 7 Best possible self At present a lot of people I am in discussion with are worrying about the future and what the world will be like when we try to resume our normal lives. Imagining the best possible self operating in a positive environment at this time may...
Day 6 Positive Psychology Loving kindness meditation

Day 6 Positive Psychology Loving kindness meditation

Day 6 Loving kindness meditation Keywords: Loving kindness, happiness Time: 15 minutes Goal: To learn loving kindness meditation. During Covid we have seen so much kindness emerging. Interestingly practising kindness is one of the most direct routes to happiness....
Positive Psychology Day 5 Character Strengths

Positive Psychology Day 5 Character Strengths

Day 5 Identify your greatest strengths. Keywords: Self exploration, key character strengths. Time: 30 minutes Goal: To scientifically test, understand and celebrate your key character strengths. The Covid pandemic has called upon many of us to test our inner resources...