This week our 15 year old guest blogger, Michaela Dufour, writes about teenage mental health
Teenage mental health is a topic we have all heard about many times, but mostly from the perspective of adults. This is from my point of view, a 15-year-old who has a first hand look at what really causes mental…
School is out!
School is out, exams are over and the summer holidays begin. At Bramham Therapy we see lots of young clients for whom school is a struggle. The stress of exam season is huge. Combined with constant pressure from social media…
Effective Hayfever Prevention Programme
I have worked with many clients with hayfever using homeopathic remedies over the years, but usually only during the hayfever season. One of the strategies is to use remedies made from pollen and grass to build up resistance, along with…
What is the difference between rest and sleep and why do we need both?
There have been many studies and hypotheses into the importance of sleep and the rejuvenation it brings, but less into the importance of rest and why this is different to sleep. What is rest? The first definition of rest that…
Therapy for Teenagers and Young People
SHORT-TERM THERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE Time-limited Adolescent Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (TAPP) at Wendy Bramham Therapy In the last few years Bramham Therapy has experienced growing numbers of teenagers and young people asking for our help with issues such as…
Getting Help for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) – An Individual Case Study
Introduction Formerly known as ME & post-viral fatigue, this condition has historically been rather difficult to treat, but our homeopath in Marlborough, Helen Lee, has experienced positive results. Helen says "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a serious illness, with symptoms of…
Fear of being powerful
The poem below written by Marianne Williamson is profoundly helpful to those of us who may be afraid of shining. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It…
Celebrities help to reduce stigma around mental health
We applaud the increase in media attention (often brought by celebrities who have the courage to come forward) on mental health and wellbeing issues over the past few years. Open discussions can break down the unhelpful stigma which sometimes prevents people from getting the…
Building emotional resilience – staying well in 2018.
Building Emotional Resilience: staying well in 2018 Stress and Physical Illness It is now commonly understood that chronic stress, depression and anxiety deplete the immune system and are major factors in many physical illnesses. Emotional resilience has become a…
Tips on sleeping well
Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good sleep hygiene. Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis: Stick to a sleep schedule of…
Nautilus Shell as Metaphor for Psychological Growth
Nautilus (our logo) The nautilus shell’s spiral pattern can be seen as a symbol of psychological growth in that life presents us with repeated opportunities to face what we fear. The line of growth is not linear or circular…
Healthy Selfishness – what is it and why does it matter? By Wendy Bramham
Can Therapy Make You Selfish? Do you worry that having counselling might be indulgent or selfish? Do you fear that focusing on your own desires and needs might result in neglecting or hurting others? Lots of people who go into therapy have these fears. And…