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At Reilly's Therapy, we offer both Psychotherapy/Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy.

At Reilly's Therapy, both Psychotherapy/Counselling and Clinical Hypnotherapy are offered.

13/01/2026

Our most precious commodity😌

12/01/2026

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼you deserve them.

11/01/2026

How anxiety and depression are interlinked and how to cope

Anxiety and depression often feel like separate struggles, but in reality, they are deeply connected. Many people experience both at the same time, and each can intensify the other. Understanding how they interact is an important step toward managing them more effectively.

Anxiety is typically driven by fear and worry about the future, what might go wrong, what could be lost, or what feels out of control. Depression, on the other hand, is often characterised by persistent sadness, low energy, and a sense of hopelessness or disconnection. While their symptoms differ, they share common emotional and biological roots, such as heightened stress responses, negative thought patterns, and changes in brain chemistry.

When anxiety is ongoing, the nervous system remains in a constant state of alert. Over time, this mental and physical exhaustion can lead to feelings of helplessness and low mood key features of depression. Conversely, depression can make everyday tasks feel overwhelming, which fuels anxiety about falling behind, disappointing others, or never feeling “better.” This creates a cycle where anxiety feeds depression, and depression reinforces anxiety.

The good news is that because they are interlinked, many coping strategies can help with both.

1. Break the thought cycle

Both anxiety and depression thrive on unhelpful thinking patterns catastrophising, self-criticism, and all-or-nothing thinking. Gently challenging these thoughts and replacing them with more balanced ones can reduce their intensity. You don’t have to be relentlessly positive; aiming for realistic is enough.

2. Regulate the nervous system

Simple practices like deep breathing, grounding exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, or short mindfulness sessions can calm the body’s stress response. When the body feels safer, the mind often follows.

3. Prioritize small, consistent actions

Depression can drain motivation, while anxiety can make starting feel intimidating. Focus on small, manageable steps- going for a 10-minute walk, showering, or sending one message. Consistency matters more than intensity.

4. Maintain connection

Isolation strengthens both conditions. Staying connected, whether through friends, family, support groups, or therapy provides perspective and emotional relief. You don’t have to explain everything perfectly to be understood.

5. Seek professional support

Talking to family, friends and therapy and sometimes medication, can be highly effective for treating both anxiety and depression together. Reaching out for help is not a failure it’s a skill.

Anxiety and depression may be intertwined, but they are also treatable. With the right tools, support, and self-compassion, it’s possible to loosen their grip and move toward a more balanced, hopeful state of mind.

Happy Sunday😊

10/01/2026

Change is good💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼😁

09/01/2026

Boundaries aren’t selfish, they are self-care🌸

08/01/2026

Keep your calm and dignity 😌

07/01/2026

You first🥰

06/01/2026

On target…. Sort of😜

05/01/2026

We’ve got this, happy first Monday of 2026🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼💃⭐️💪🏼

04/01/2026

Returning to work and routine after the Christmas slowdown.

Many people notice a drop in energy, motivation, or emotional resilience as they return to work and routine after Christmas. This response is both common and clinically understandable. The transition from a slower, less structured period back into daily demands places strain on the nervous system, particularly when the shift happens quickly.

During the Christmas period, routines often loosen. There may be fewer expectations, reduced cognitive load, and more opportunities for rest or connection even if the season itself is not always restful. When normal life resumes, the sudden increase in responsibility, decision-making, and time pressure can trigger fatigue, low mood, or a sense of resistance. From a therapeutic perspective, this reflects a normal stress response to change rather than a personal failing.

It can be helpful to approach this period with normalisation rather than self-criticism. Struggling to concentrate, feeling emotionally flat, or lacking motivation in early January does not automatically indicate burnout or depression. For many people, it is a sign that the system is recalibrating after a period of relative rest.

In therapy, we often encourage a graded return to full functioning. Expecting immediate productivity can increase anxiety and reinforce feelings of inadequacy. Instead, focusing on consistency over intensity showing up, completing essential tasks, and allowing focus and stamina to rebuild gradually can support psychological stability.

Simple regulation strategies can be particularly effective during this time. Maintaining regular sleep and meal times, incorporating gentle movement, and creating predictable daily anchors can help the nervous system adjust. These are not performance tools; they are foundational supports for mental wellbeing.

It is also important to acknowledge the emotional impact of leaving the Christmas slowdown behind. If this period brought a sense of calm, connection, or relief, its absence may be felt as loss. Noticing this is meaningful. It offers insight into unmet needs that may benefit from greater attention as the year progresses.

If low mood, exhaustion, or disengagement persist beyond several weeks or begin to significantly affect daily functioning, additional support may be helpful. However, for many, this post-holiday period simply requires patience, compassion, and realistic expectations.

Returning to work after Christmas is not about pushing through discomfort. It is about allowing the mind and body time to readjust. From a wellbeing perspective, how we support ourselves during transitions can be just as important as how we function once they are complete. Be kind to yourself.

Happy Sunday☺️

03/01/2026

Soooo excited 😛😛😛😛

02/01/2026

Nobody is perfect, be your perfect😌

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16 Old Town
London
SW40JY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	2pm - 8pm
Wednesday	12pm - 7pm
Thursday	12pm - 7pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+447714718213

Website

https://www.reillystherapy.com/

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