The London Practice

28/09/2025

According to the Gottman Institute’s research, couples who engage in small, daily positive interactions — such as checking in, showing appreciation, or sharing humour — are far more likely to sustain long-term relationship satisfaction.

These everyday exchanges act as the building blocks of connection, making relationships more resilient and better equipped to navigate conflict.

✨ Connection thrives in the everyday.
At The London Practice, our couples therapy sessions help you strengthen these habits of care and rebuild trust and intimacy.

📍 Central London | Online & In-person
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25/09/2025

Research shows that around 75% of people who begin psychotherapy experience meaningful improvement in their symptoms (APA).

That means most people who seek help notice real changes, whether it’s reduced anxiety, better mood, stronger relationships, or more clarity in daily life.

Therapy gives you the tools to heal, grow, and move forward.

23/09/2025

Have you noticed patterns that keep repeating in your relationships?
That’s exactly what Systemic Therapy explores — the dynamics between you and those around you, and how they shape wellbeing.

16/09/2025

Research suggests that around 1 in 3 people grew up in a household where a parent or close relative experienced mental health difficulties.

In these environments, children may have had to:
– take on adult responsibilities too early 🧩
– cope with unpredictable moods or behaviours 🌪️
– silence their own needs to keep the peace 🤐

These early experiences can leave lasting imprints on the way we:
– form relationships 🤝
– manage stress and emotions 💭
– understand ourselves and others 🌱

But these patterns are not fixed.
Therapy offers a safe space to reflect on the past, recognise how it shows up in the present, and explore healthier ways of relating, both to yourself and to others.

14/09/2025

Your strength is already within you — therapy helps it grow. 🌱✨

09/09/2025

Did you know? Neurodiverse brains don’t just “think differently” — they can literally perceive, filter, and organise the world in distinct ways. For example, people with ADHD may process information in rapid, non-linear bursts, while autistic individuals might notice patterns and details that others miss, and those with dyslexia often develop strong problem-solving and spatial reasoning skills. These differences are not flaws, but variations that can shape both strengths and challenges in daily life.

Understanding how your brain works can help you support your wellbeing and mental health. By recognising your patterns of attention, memory, and emotional processing, you can anticipate challenges and reduce unnecessary stress. Therapy provides a space to explore these connections and can help you:

• Identify and build on your strengths
• Develop personalised strategies for everyday challenges
• Improve self-awareness and self-acceptance
• Learn tools to manage stress and emotional regulation
• Work with your brain, rather than against it

03/09/2025

https://www.thelondonpractice.com/blog/embracing-autumn-gentle-beginnings-for-mental-health-and-clarity

Autumn is, by its nature, a time of transition. As daylight shortens and temperatures drop, many of us experience changes in mood, energy, and focus. This is not merely anecdotal; our physiology is deeply affected by seasonal patterns. Research in chronobiology has shown that reduced exposure to natural light disrupts circadian rhythms and melatonin production, contributing to low mood and, in some cases, seasonal affective disorder (Wehr & Rosenthal, 1989).

Rather than resisting these shifts, we can respond with awareness and compassion. Autumn gently encourages us to slow down, honour rest, and re-evaluate what we truly need. This is not a season for pushing through, but for softening into a slower rhythm that supports emotional resilience.

A mindful path into the golden season

12/08/2025

Ever come back from holiday feeling… still tired? 😩

It’s not about where you go, it’s about how you spend your time there. Small shifts can turn any break into a mental health boost that lasts long after you’re home.

The best holidays are a chance to slow down, reconnect, and return with a lighter mind and a fuller heart. ❤️

✨ Here’s how to make every getaway a true investment in your mental well-being. 👉

A Mindful Guide to Rest, Rejuvenation, and Lasting Happiness

14/07/2025

Stress is a part of life, but not everyone experiences it the same way.
Women consistently report higher levels of stress than men. Is it biology? Social pressure? Or something more complex?

From the invisible weight of the mental load to the impact of caregiving, workplace dynamics, and gendered expectations, the reasons are layered, and the consequences far-reaching.

Understanding these patterns isn’t just interesting - it’s essential for building fairer, healthier systems of support.

Read article here:

While stress is a human experience, it is not a gender-neutral one. Women face a unique constellation of biological sensitivities and social stressors that contribute to higher reported stress levels. Recognising this pattern is the first step in creating more equitable systems—where wellbeing is ...

28/06/2025

Healing involves learning to live with what’s happened, without letting it define the whole story. In therapy, we work not to erase the past, but to loosen its grip — so you can meet the present with more space, choice, and steadiness.

18/06/2025

In therapeutic work, healing is sometimes misunderstood as the elimination of suffering or the correction of perceived flaws.
But more often, it’s about integration — the capacity to acknowledge, tolerate, and coexist with complex emotional experiences.

We don’t “fix” the self as if it were broken.
We learn to recognise its many parts as worthy of compassion, even the ones shaped by pain.

This is the slow, quiet work of psychological growth.
Not perfection — but coherence.

09/06/2025

Your inner voice is with you every day. What if it could be your source of comfort instead of criticism?
Start small. Speak to yourself the way you would to someone you love. 💬🧠💛