Yana Tushingham Psychology

Yana Tushingham Psychology Australian psychologist/ psychological well-being practitioner in the United Kingdom.

Supporting adults with a range of anxiety, depression, stress, transitions, and self-growth and awareness, and much more!🌟

🌟 Adult ADHD:ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by differences in brain networks involved in attention, impul...
16/11/2025

🌟 Adult ADHD:

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by differences in brain networks involved in attention, impulse control, and executive functioning.

🔬 What Causes ADHD?

* Strong genetic links
* Differences in prefrontal cortex and reward pathways
* Irregular dopamine & noradrenaline activity
* Early developmental factors (e.g., prematurity)
* Stress/trauma don’t cause ADHD but can intensify symptoms

🔍 How ADHD Shows Up in Adult Life

* Difficulty organising, planning, prioritising
* Time blindness & task paralysis
* Mind-wandering or forgetting details
* Switching between hyperfocus and distraction
* Emotional sensitivity & overwhelm
* Impulsive decisions or overspending
* Messy spaces, losing things, inconsistent routines
* Burnout from masking

💬 How Therapy Helps

* Practical tools for planning, routines & time management
* Support with emotional regulation & rejection sensitivity
* Psychoeducation to reduce shame and build self-understanding

💊 How Medication Helps

* Stimulants increase dopamine & noradrenaline for improved focus and control
* Non-stimulants support attention and emotional regulation
* Many adults describe medication as helping them use the abilities they already have

School days 🤓 📕 I have recently added to my therapy toolkit to provide to clients!! This being….Acceptance Commitment Th...
19/10/2025

School days 🤓 📕

I have recently added to my therapy toolkit to provide to clients!! This being….

Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT)!!

ACT allows us to increase our psychological flexibility, allowing us to live a meaningful life, despite our pains and difficulties.

This approach has been useful for my own self growth, and can be useful for many others with a variety of difficulties 🌟

If you would like support to manage your anxiety, depression, or general negative thoughts or feelings that may be on repeat for you… contact me to determine suitability ☎️ 📧📱

Here are a few of my favourite mindful exercises to use when I feel overwhelmed by emotions or thoughts: Five Senses Che...
16/09/2025

Here are a few of my favourite mindful exercises to use when I feel overwhelmed by emotions or thoughts:

Five Senses Check-In 👀 🤲 👂 👃😋
* Take a slow breath in and out.
* Say, “I am having the thought/emotion of X”
* Notice (as appropriate):
* 5 things you can see
* 4 things you can feel (touch)
* 3 things you can hear
* 2 things you can smell
* 1 thing you can taste
* Keep breathing slowly as you move through each sense.

Mindful Walking 🚶‍♀️
* Breathe in for 3 steps, out for 3 steps.
* As you walk, pay attention to the feel of your feet on the ground, sounds around you, and the movement of air on your skin.
* Gently bring your mind back if it wanders.

What do you worry about? 😣😖Use The Worry Tree to see what you can do about it… 🌲 ⬅️
01/09/2025

What do you worry about? 😣😖

Use The Worry Tree to see what you can do about it… 🌲 ⬅️

Hello 🌟 I’m Yana, a Life Coach (in the U.K.)/Australian ...
23/08/2025

Hello 🌟 I’m Yana, a Life Coach (in the U.K.)/Australian psychologist, offering the below services 🌱
Please contact me via my website to make a booking, or message me on messenger to find out more! 📞 https://yanatushinghampsychology.com

🌊 Don’t Let Your Thoughts Be the Boss Sometimes our minds tell us things that feel so true…
➡️ “I can’t do this.”
➡️ “Ev...
23/08/2025

🌊 Don’t Let Your Thoughts Be the Boss

Sometimes our minds tell us things that feel so true…
➡️ “I can’t do this.”
➡️ “Everyone will laugh at me.”
➡️ “I’ll mess it up anyway.”

But here’s the thing: thoughts are just words your brain comes up with. You don’t always have to listen.

✨ A simple trick:
* Add “My mind is telling me…” before the thought.
👉 “My mind is telling me I can’t do this.”
* Say it in a silly voice.
* Or try the leaves on a stream exercise:
🪷 Close your eyes, picture a stream, and place each thought on a leaf. Let it float by, then return your focus to what matters.

💡 Now you get to choose based on what matters to you:
* If you value growth → share your idea, even if your mind says “You’ll embarrass yourself.”
* If you value health → move your body, even if your mind says “You’re too tired.”
* If you value connection → show up for a friend, even if your mind says “You’ll say the wrong thing.”

🌱 You don’t have to get rid of unhelpful thoughts. You just don’t have to let them drive the car. 🚗

ADHD in Relationships Looks Like…
🌀 Forgetting the convo, remembering the feeling.
❤️ Big emotions — love hard, cry fast...
15/08/2025

ADHD in Relationships Looks Like…

🌀 Forgetting the convo, remembering the feeling.
❤️ Big emotions — love hard, cry fast.
📱 5 unfinished texts but you’re always on our mind.
🗣️ Interrupting? Not rude, just excited.
🧠 Hyperfocus now, distracted 3 minutes later.

It’s not always easy, but it’s deep, real, and never boring.

ADHD love = chaotic good. 💥

Tag your person who rides the wave with you 🌊



Rest isn’t just sleep, or taking a holiday 😴 🏖️ True renewal comes from nourishing 7 essential types of rest:• Physical:...
09/08/2025

Rest isn’t just sleep, or taking a holiday 😴 🏖️

True renewal comes from nourishing 7 essential types of rest:

• Physical: Sleep, gentle movement, or stretching

• Mental: Short breaks—put your mind on pause

• Sensory: Unplug from screens and overstimulation

• Creative: Breathe in art, nature, beauty—with no pressure to “create”

• Emotional: Be honest about your feelings—say how you really feel

• Social: Surround yourself with supportive people; step back when needed

• Spiritual: Connect to something larger—through meditation, purpose, or community

Sleep and holidays can help-but only if it’s paired with these deeper forms of rest.

Which one is your soul craving today? 🧘‍♀️

Let’s Talk SCHEMAS! 👀
Ever wondered why you react a certain way in relationships, work, or stress? It might have everyth...
25/07/2025

Let’s Talk SCHEMAS! 👀
Ever wondered why you react a certain way in relationships, work, or stress? It might have everything to do with your SCHEMAS.

🔍 What are schemas?
Schemas are deep-rooted mental frameworks we develop in childhood that help us understand the world and ourselves. Think of them like the “filters” your brain uses to interpret life.

🎭 How do they form?
They’re shaped through early experiences—like how we were treated, the attention we received, how safe we felt, or how love was expressed to us.

📦 And why should you care?
Because these schemas stick with us! They show up in our adult behaviors, thoughts, and even coping strategies (yes, even ghosting someone or overworking can be traced back to a schema 👀).

💡 Example: The “I’m Not Good Enough” Schema
This common schema can come from constant criticism or lack of praise growing up. Now as an adult, you might:
👉 Overachieve to “prove” your worth
👉 Avoid challenges for fear of failure
👉 Seek validation from others constantly

But here’s the GOOD NEWS 🎉 — once you’re aware of your schemas, you can change how you respond to them.

🧘‍♀️ Self-awareness is the first step.
When you notice your patterns, you get the power to choose differently. Therapy can help untangle these patterns so they stop running your life on autopilot.

👇 Drop us a message if you would like to understand your schemas better and adapt your coping styles 📞 🌺

❌The announcement…❌✅✅WEBSITE LAUNCH!!✅✅Website: https://yanatushinghampsychology.comI will also put website link in my b...
19/07/2025

❌The announcement…❌

✅✅WEBSITE LAUNCH!!✅✅

Website: https://yanatushinghampsychology.com

I will also put website link in my bio 🤗

I have been working hard to get to this point (studying for years, living overseas, endless deadlines), but I can officially announce that I have launched my own Yana Tushingham Psychology website 🎉

The website provides further information about the support I offer, and has a booking system to book your sessions🌷🌻

Love
YT x

An announcement is coming Saturday! 🎉 🍾…Any guesses?!
16/07/2025

An announcement is coming Saturday! 🎉 🍾…

Any guesses?!

The maintenance of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 🔁 Many people with OCD often ‘hate’ the fact they have to carry o...
14/07/2025

The maintenance of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 🔁

Many people with OCD often ‘hate’ the fact they have to carry out a compulsion, they do not want to, but they do it because they feel they must to avoid something bad from happening, or to reduce distress.

This mental health disorder can cause individuals a great level of frustration 😖

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