Dr Lara, Clinical Psychologist

01/07/2025

Self-compassion is a proven link to a more resilient, calm, and fulfilling life. But like Julie, in todays story, it can be hard to master.

Julie woke up late. "Typical!" she thought. "I'm always in a hurry. Now getting ready will be so stressful." As she hurried to get dressed, she dropped her makeup case on the floor. "Typical! I'm so clumsy and useless!" she exclaimed. She dashed into the kitchen to grab a quick coffee before leaving...

28/01/2025

How does past trauma contribute to difficulties with eating patterns, including binge eating disorder? My latest blog explores this through Emma, who's past has resulted in food as a coping mechanism.

Welcome to my blog series, where I will discuss therapy from a client's viewpoint. It's important to mention that, while my insights are drawn from extensive experience with clients from various backgrounds, all individuals, names, personas, businesses, locations, occurrences, and events depicted ar...

25/12/2024

Wishing you all a very lovely Christmas. May your day, however it looks for you, be filled with peace and contentment.

15/11/2024

This weeks article focuses on Brad, and explores self-care strategies for trauma. Jump on in and have a read!

Welcome to my blog series, where I will discuss therapy from a client's viewpoint. It's important to mention that, while my insights are drawn from extensive experience with clients from various backgrounds, all individuals, names, personas, businesses, locations, occurrences, and events depicted ar...

05/11/2024

Did you know that therapy, including EMDR, can be done online effectively, conveniently, and confidentially? Learn more in my new blog post which focuses on Sumaiya, who accessed online therapy to manage flashbacks following an accident.
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Welcome to my blog series, where I will discuss therapy from a client's viewpoint. It's important to mention that, while my insights are drawn from extensive experience with clients from various backgrounds, all individuals, names, personas, businesses, locations, occurrences, and events depicted ar...

12/10/2024

Next in my blog series, Marissa's story helps us understand how body can hold stress through somatic responses to trauma, and how therapy can impact not just on emotional pain, but physical too.

Welcome to my blog series, where I will discuss therapy from a client's viewpoint. It's important to mention that, while my insights are drawn from extensive experience with clients from various backgrounds, all individuals, names, personas, businesses, locations, occurrences, and events depicted ar...

08/10/2024

Next up in my blog series, we look at how therapy can help with symptoms of trauma and PTSD. Daryl has worked in emergency services for his whole career, but life suddenly seems overwhelming. Head on over to learn more!

Welcome to my blog series, where I will discuss therapy from a client's viewpoint. It's important to mention that, while my insights are drawn from extensive experience with clients from various backgrounds, all individuals, names, personas, businesses, locations, occurrences, and events depicted ar...

25/09/2024

Here is the latest in my blog series. Alanna is struggling with a new co-worker. Could there be signs of unresolved trauma?

Welcome to my blog series, in which I will be writing about therapy from the perspective of a client. Please note that, although inspired and informed by my many years of working with clients from all walks of life, all the clients, names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are en...

17/09/2024

Welcome to my new blog series, in which I will be writing about (fictional) clients to illustrate and explore therapy that is inspired by my many years of working with adolescents and adults from all walks of life. Today's blog is about Jennifer, and explores the impact trauma can have on adolescents.

Welcome to my new blog series, in which I will be writing about therapy from the perspective of a client. Please note that, although inspired and informed by my many years of working with clients from all walks of life, all the clients, names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents ar...

14/03/2024

It's Day! Supporting students to develop themselves academically, socially, personally, emotionally is key to further education. Read more on todays Blog:

University mental healthUniversity, so often portrayed as a seminal time in people's lives, a time of intellectual growth, finding oneself as a person, opportunity, and a bustling social calendar. Whilst for many it is all this and more, for many it is also a time in which mental health challenges c...

13/03/2024

I often see people who have reached a point where they need to take time off work for mental health reasons. This can bring up a myriad of complex emotions, and yet almost everyone I have worked with has returned to work feeling more connected to their values and able to lead a authentic life. Thinking about taking time out? Have a read of my latest blog:

The question of whether to take time off work for mental health needs is something we get asked a lot, and as with most great questions, the answer is "it depends". And with most great answers, the hardest bit comes first. Over the years working with people whose careers span the workforce, I've obs...

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas, I hope your holiday season is full of peace, joy and happiness🎄