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Private psychology & psychiatry clinic offering cutting-edge, evidence-based therapies from London.

10/01/2026

Children rely on their parents to help contain big emotions they can’t yet manage on their own.

In this Reel, Dr Gareth Drake from The Chelsea Psychology Clinic explains how parents provide emotional containment for their children — and why parents themselves also need containment in order to cope.

This is where therapy comes in. Therapy offers a space where parents can feel held, understood, and emotionally supported — so they can return to their children with greater calm and capacity.

🎥 Dr Drake explains why containment works in layers, and why supporting parents is essential for family mental health.

09/01/2026

Being connected is valuable. Research simply reminds us that the human brain was not designed for nonstop digital switching. Attention studies show that focused engagement, even online, supports memory, emotional regulation, and cognitive resilience.

07/01/2026

Scrolling constantly can make it feel impossible to fully experience life. Feeling present means noticing what’s happening around you and inside you — sights, sounds, and emotions — instead of being pulled away by feeds or notifications.

Research shows that constant task-switching fragments attention and increases mental fatigue (Ophir et al., 2009), while frequent social media use can reduce mindfulness and satisfaction (Roberts et al., 2014). Even brief device-free pauses restore focus, calm your nervous system, and improve emotional wellbeing (Kushlev et al., 2016).

You don’t have to quit your devices to reclaim presence. Small, intentional practices — mindful pauses, single-tasking, and turning off non-essential notifications — can help your mind fully inhabit the moment.

💛 What’s one small way you can practice presence today?

Sources:
Ophir, E., Nass, C., & Wagner, A. D. (2009). Cognitive control in media multitaskers. PNAS.
Roberts, J. A., Yaya, L. H., & Manolis, C. (2014). The invisible addiction: Cell-phone activities and addiction among young adults. Journal of Behavioral Addictions.
Kushlev, K., Proulx, J., & Dunn, E. W. (2016). Digitally distracted: Implications for attention and well-being. Emotion.

05/01/2026

Constant connectivity isn’t just convenient — it can quietly affect mental health over time. Taking intentional breaks, setting boundaries, and making space for offline moments can help protect your wellbeing.

REFERENCE: Elhai et al., 2023, Systematic Review, PubMed

03/01/2026

Your therapist is there to be in a professional relationship with you — a safe, supportive, and consistent connection that helps you explore your experiences and feelings.

For many people, the relationship with their therapist becomes a safe space where trust and connection can be rebuilt. Experiencing consistency, empathy, and understanding in therapy provides a model for healthy relationships and can help repair patterns shaped by early trauma.

As part of our Trauma Series, Dr Alexandra Rhodes, Chartered Counselling Psychologist at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, explores how the therapeutic relationship supports healing and growth, and why it’s such a central part of trauma therapy. 🌿

01/01/2026

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29/12/2025

Starting the year with big plans can feel exciting — and overwhelming. Intentions are different from resolutions: they’re flexible, values-based, and focused on progress rather than perfection.

Small, specific steps, visualising success, and gentle tracking can make a huge difference. Missed a day? That’s normal — it’s the overall journey that counts.

💛 Take a moment today to set one intention that feels doable and meaningful for you.

What’s one intention you’re focusing on next year?

27/12/2025

Early experiences can leave a lasting imprint on how we connect with others. Trauma in childhood can shape patterns of trust, closeness, and fear of abandonment, influencing the way we approach relationships in adult life.

As part of our Trauma Series, Dr Alexandra Rhodes, Chartered Counselling Psychologist at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, explores how these early experiences can affect relationships — and how understanding them is an important step toward building safer, more connected connections. 💛

25/12/2025

The holidays can bring joy, stress, nostalgia, or anything in between — however today shows up for you, we hope you feel seen, supported, and a little lighter in your heart. 💛

24/12/2025

Being passed from one mental health specialist to another without clear communication can be confusing, stressful, and exhausting. Many people end up repeating their story, feeling unheard, or unsure who is really overseeing their care.

At Chelsea Psychology Clinic, we do things differently. Our multidisciplinary team works together under one roof, coordinating care so every part of your wellbeing — emotional, social, and physical — is supported. You’re seen as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.

Research shows that fragmented services with poor coordination can create gaps in care and even adverse events (Kern et al., 2024, BMC Health Services Research).

22/12/2025

You are more than what you’re struggling with. At The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, our team of specialists works together under one roof to understand the full picture of your mental health — ensuring every aspect of your care is considered and supported, not just what’s visible on the surface.

If you need someone to speak to this season, please reach out to our friendly client team.

20/12/2025

Self-blame is one of the most common — and most painful — responses to trauma. For many people, holding themselves responsible creates a sense of control in a situation where they had none. It can become a survival strategy, especially in childhood, where believing “it was my fault” can feel safer than accepting that someone who was meant to protect you caused harm.

As part of our Trauma Series, Dr Alexandra Rhodes, Chartered Counselling Psychologist at The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, unpacks why survivors so often turn inward, and how understanding this pattern can be the beginning of self-compassion. 💛

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2 Eaton Gate
London
SW1W9BJ

Telephone

+442031051994

Website

http://www.thechelseapsychologyclinic.com/, https://chelseapsychologywellness.com/, https://linktr.ee/thechelseapsycholo

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