My writing draws on evidence-based psychology and clinical experience to explore mental health issues relevant to high-achieving women: anxiety, depression, perfectionism, burnout, trauma, and the gap between success and wellbeing. I write for both clinical and general audiences.
A guide for employers looking to support the mental health and wellbeing of their overseas professionals. Explores the unique stressors faced by expat employees, cultural adjustment challenges, and practical strategies organisations can implement to foster resilience and connection.
On re-entry anxiety as restrictions lift: the paradox of not being ready for something we've waited for, health anxiety in a post-pandemic world, and how CBT can help alleviate hypervigilance and reassurance-seeking behaviours.
On the arbitrary definitions we carry forward from childhood and how they drive anxiety and perfectionism. Includes practical tools for identifying and redefining "shoulds" that no longer serve you.
On cognitive biases and how mental filters shape our perception of difficult times. Explores over-generalisation and selective attention with practical examples of how to question unhelpful thinking patterns.
On relationship stress during lockdown, the collective disaster response curve, and the top 10 Covid-related stressors on couples. Includes guidance on when and how to seek relationship therapy.
On surge capacity depletion and ambiguous loss during prolonged crisis. Five practical tools for building resilience when coping mechanisms designed for short-term disasters must sustain us through long-term uncertainty.
On threat perception and the two branches of the fight-or-flight response: anger and anxiety. Practical tools for managing anger through thought-work and behaviour change when confronted with threat.
On the relief some people experience during lockdown, the role of avoidance in anxiety, and how therapy can help people reclaim their lives when re-entry feels threatening.
On the neurobiology of threat perception, selective attention, and why fear is contagious. Explores the amygdala's role in panic and offers evidence-based strategies for maintaining psychological wellbeing during crisis.
On medication versus talking therapies for depression and anxiety. Reviews the evidence on effectiveness and relapse rates, and discusses when to seek professional help for mental health concerns.
On seasonal depression and mental health support options for expats in Spain. Covers signs of depression, when to seek help, medication, CBT, and practical resources for English speakers in Andalusia.