Noel Bell Psychotherapy

29/12/2025

Here's why "approach goals" are better than new year resolutions

Here’s why approach goals are better than new year resolutions Leave a Comment / By Noel Bell / December 29, 2025 It is by the practice of a good habit that gradually outweighs the power of a bad habit. This truism is probably even more pertinent at this time of year when it is common to evaluate ...

16/11/2025

I am quoted in the latest Ask Annalisa letter in the Guardian: My friend only ever wants to talk about herself. Should I cut her off?

A face-to-face conversation telling her how her behaviour affects you would give you peace, even if she ignores you

04/11/2025

Online po*******hy showing strangulation or suffocation is to be made illegal, as part of government plans to tackle violence against women and girls.

Possession and publication of such material will be a criminal offence, under amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill.

30/10/2025

Teenage boys using ‘personalised’ AI for therapy and romance, survey finds
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/oct/30/teenage-boys-using-personalised-ai-for-therapy-and-romance-survey-finds

Male Allies UK worries rise in chatbot ‘girlfriends’ will leave boys unable to socialise and respect boundaries

27/10/2025

12 habits to help you stay happy when the clocks go back

Psychotherapists share easy ways to find daily joy when it's cold, miserable and dark so early

25/10/2025

A fun thing to do after the clock change?
Go for a sunrise walk.
It is so important to ensure that we are getting adequate amounts of light at this time of year. But rather than just thinking of doing outdoor exercise, try to make it fun and novel.
A sunrise walk could be just that. It makes getting daylight more seem more creative and personalised. You could be one amongst a few whilst out at the crack of dawn and even gain a sense that you are beating the day. A sunrise walk could make your physical exercise become more energising and help to create clearer thinking and better focus.
I made this contribution to an iNews article about fun things to do when it gets dark with the clock change. https://inews.co.uk/news/when-do-clocks-change-back-forward-3303625?srsltid=AfmBOoo6At8LtNCb88iSlgO04w3CaCkkl-eU__AS-79Q3o9_rMdHXoy0 (behind a paywall)

23/10/2025

Latest article: Dealing with sating anxiety.

Explore why dating can trigger anxiety, and how to stay grounded, emotionally regulated, and connected to your self-worth

15/10/2025

Chatgpt to allow erotica for verified adults says OpenAI boss.

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".

09/10/2025

Sad to hear that Asher Quinn has died. I did an interview with Asher in 2014 when he lived in Putney. RIP.

In the interview Asher Quinn chats about his early involvement with CCPE in London, his ideas on integrative psychotherapy, as well as his passion for music....

16/09/2025

A doctor who left a patient midway through an operation to have s*x with a nurse is at “very low risk” of repeating his serious misconduct, a medical tribunal has ruled.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/15/doctor-who-left-patient-during-operation-to-have-s*x-allowed-to-practise

26/08/2025

Transport for London (TfL) is targeting the "disruptive behaviour" of passengers who play music and make calls using mobile phone loudspeakers.

TfL said most bus and Tube travellers considered such behaviour "a nuisance" and that some even found the additional noise very stressful.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce83p1ej8j7o

24/07/2025

An edited version of my interview with author Ruthie Smith discussing her book on Energy, Soul Connecting and awakening consciousness (Karmac Books, 2024).
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/noelbell/episodes/2025-07-24T04_29_54-07_00