Resilient Mind Therapies

21/10/2025

Ever had a thought that felt so real it made you question who you are?

Maybe:
“What if I hurt someone?”
“What if I’m attracted to something I shouldn’t be?”
“What if I’ve already done something awful and just don’t remember?”

If you’ve experienced this, it’s not because you want these thoughts. It’s because your mind is treating an imagined possibility as if it were real.

In Inference-Based CBT, this is called inferential confusion, when imagination starts to outweigh evidence.

You might know there’s no proof you’ve done something wrong… but your mind says, “What if?”

So you start to check, analyse, replay memories, or avoid things, all to feel certain again.

The problem isn’t the thought itself.
It’s the reasoning that gives that thought power.

I-CBT helps you step back from that reasoning process, to see how the story began, and how easily the imagination can blur into fear.

It’s not about exposing yourself to the fear or trying to prove it’s untrue.

It’s about rebuilding trust in your own reasoning, so doubt no longer feels like danger.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

And there’s a way to understand these thoughts that doesn’t rely on fighting or analysing them.

10/10/2025

New Blog: Inference-Based CBT for OCD

When most people think of therapy for OCD, they hear about CBT or ERP. But did you know there’s another approach called Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT)?

I-CBT focuses on how doubts and “what if” thoughts take hold. Instead of relying on exposure tasks, it helps people recognise when imagination is being treated as fact, a process called inferential confusion.

In our latest blog, I explain:
In our latest blog, we explain:
 What I-CBT is and how it works
 How it compares to CBT and ERP
 Why some people may find it more accessible
 Examples of inferential confusion in everyday OCD

Read the full blog here ➡️ https://resilientmindtherapies.co.uk/blog

If you’re curious about whether I-CBT or another therapy could be right for you, I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation. Get in touch today to book yours https://resilientmindtherapies.co.uk/contact-us

16/09/2025

Some days it feels like your brain has a to-do list that never stops adding items.

Before you finish one thought, three more worries cut in.
It’s exhausting, and it’s hard to explain to people who don’t live inside it.

If this sounds familiar, try noticing one tiny thing that is actually OK right now.
A quiet minute.
A cup of tea that’s still warm.
A small proof that the world isn’t falling apart this second.

It won’t solve everything, but it can give your mind a moment to breathe.

11/09/2025

If you're struggling and looking for urgent Mental Health support come along to the Syston Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe - every Thursday, 12pm - 6.30pm at the Community Centre on School Street.
We have a confidential 1:2:1 area to chat as well as a social area to sit and talk, along with lots of information about groups and clubs in the local area, all helping to improve your mental health & wellbeing.
Or if you'd like to know more about the Mental Health Cafe before you come down, call 07752 183044 & have a chat with Tracey.

11/09/2025

Is your mind lying to you?

We all fall into thinking traps sometimes, patterns of thought that feel true in the moment but actually leave us feeling stuck or anxious.

From all-or-nothing thinking to catastrophising, these habits can sneak into everyday life, whether it’s relationships, work, parenting, or health.

In the new blog, the 10 most common thinking traps are broken down, I share real-life examples, and offer simple reality checks to help you see things more clearly.

Read the full blog here: https://resilientmindtherapies.co.uk/blog

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day

It’s a reminder that the people around us may be carrying more than we can see.

A simple check-in, a slow listen, or letting someone know they matter can make a real difference.

If you’re struggling right now, you don’t have to face it alone. In the UK, you can call Samaritans free on 116 123 any time, day or night.

Let’s make space for honest conversations and small acts of care.

09/09/2025

It was a pleasure to write this blog on anxiety for Dawncbt

Link in bio. My FIRST guest blog is now live on my website 🤩. A very special thank you to the lovely Kerry for writing this! Please do check her out at https://resilientmindtherapies.co.uk/ and happy reading 👏🏻

05/09/2025

Thinking Trap #3

Do you ever catch yourself thinking:
“I ate one biscuit, so my whole diet is ruined.”
“I forgot one thing in a meeting, so I must be terrible at my job.”
“I snapped at my partner, so I’m a bad person.”

This is called all-or-nothing thinking, a common thinking trap where our mind tells us there are only two options: success or failure, good or bad, always or never.

But life doesn’t work like that. There’s almost always a middle ground.

One biscuit doesn’t undo your healthy habits.
Forgetting something doesn’t erase the good work you do.
A bad moment doesn’t define who you are.

By noticing these thoughts and gently reframing them, we can reduce the pressure we put on ourselves and start to see a fairer, more balanced perspective.

Have you noticed this kind of thinking in yourself?

01/09/2025

27/08/2025

Thinking Trap #2 Mind Reading

We all do it sometimes: assuming we know what someone else is thinking without actually having the facts.

This “mind reading” trap can make anxiety spiral because our guesses are usually based on fear, not reality.

Next time you notice your thoughts jumping ahead, pause and ask yourself:
“What do I actually know for sure?”

That small shift can make space for a more balanced perspective.

20/08/2025

Thinking Trap #1 – Catastrophising

Your friend doesn’t reply.
You assume they’re annoyed.
By lunchtime, you’re convinced they hate you.

Sound familiar?

This is catastrophising! When your mind jumps straight to the worst-case scenario without checking the facts.

It’s a common pattern in anxiety. And while it feels real, that doesn’t always mean it is.

Try asking:
“What’s another explanation that could also be true?”

Anxiety can be loud and convincing, but you still get to press pause and take a second look.