Break-ups can be brutal. Even when they’re necessary, mutual, or a long time coming, they can still leave you feeling disoriented, fragile, and emotionally exhausted. If you’ve recently gone through a break-up, it might feel like the emotional rug has been pulled out from under you. Everything from your routine to your sense of identity might feel up in the air. And that’s okay. It’s not just about the loss of a relationship—it’s the loss of a future you imagined, of shared rituals and private jokes, of a version of life that now feels out of reach.

What if I just pushed this person onto the tracks? What if I didn’t lock the door and everything gets stolen? Did I just hit someone with my car? What if I just stabbed someone? Did I feel something strange walking past that school? What if I’m a pedophile? These are intrusive thoughts. Sudden, unwanted, and often distressing mental images, impulses, or questions that pop into our minds without warning. Coming out of the blue, they can be really anxiety-inducing. But here’s the thing, they are simply thoughts. They don’t reflect who you are and what you truly want to do. In fact, they’re a normal part of being a thinking human, and according to the research, almost everyone gets them!

How do I know they’re the one? Is this the right relationship? Am I in love enough?

These are questions many of us ask at some point in our relationships. Love isn’t always clear-cut, and it’s normal to experience moments of doubt. Relationships are complicated, with each person bringing their own experiences, vulnerabilities, and expectations. It’s only natural to wonder: Are we on the right path?

Netflix's new series Adolescence has sparked widespread discussion, raising more questions than answers about the realities facing today’s teenagers. With young people consuming content at an unprecedented rate, and the pervasive influence of toxic masculinity from well-known content creators, the series arrives at a critical moment. But does it provide an accurate depiction of modern adolescence, and more importantly, what should parents take away from it?

It’s becoming increasingly common to hear clients say, “I just feel off lately. Like I’m waiting for something bad to happen”, or “it feels that there are terrible things happening everywhere, have we learnt nothing?”

They are not necessarily facing personal crises. In fact, many are doing well by external measures, holding steady jobs or going to school or university, supporting their families, staying physically healthy. But underneath it all, there’s a quiet, relentless hum of anxiety. And it’s not just individual stress. It’s something bigger: the psychological toll of living in a world that feels perpetually uncertain.

We all worry about our health from time to time. A sudden headache, an unusual sensation, or a lingering cough can trigger concern. But for some, these concerns don’t pass—they spiral into persistent fear, endless checking, and a desperate need for reassurance. This is the world of health anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), two conditions that share more in common than many realise.