Therapy For Me - Psychology / CBT

Therapy For Me - Psychology / CBT Highly Specialist CBT (cognitive-behavioural therapy) for OCD, anxiety and perinatal mental health.

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26/01/2026

Sometimes our attention gets stuck on what others do wrong.
What they didn’t say.
What felt hurtful or disappointing.

This isn’t because you’re ungrateful or overly critical.
Often, it’s a protective pattern.
Your brain learned that watching closely for hurtful behaviour might keep you safe from being hurt again.

I had this pattern too — and it’s exhausting.
It can slowly take away joy, closeness with others, and appreciation for what’s already good.

This way of thinking doesn’t come from a bad place.
It comes from past pain and a nervous system trying to protect you.

A gentle place to start is noticing which behaviours hurt you before.
Naming them.
And reminding yourself that the present is not always the past.

And if you can, offer yourself some kindness.
This pattern came from survival, not failure.

I am Idyli, CBT psychotherapist, and I help adults who are ready for change manage anxiety and OCD. 

If you would like to book a FREE 10-minute consultation with me to explore ways I can help you achieve your therapy goals, click the link in bio or DM me.

20/01/2026

Values are often misunderstood.
If something leaves you feeling smaller, drained or upset, it’s not a value — it’s a rule driven by fear, guilt or pressure.

Looking after others while constantly neglecting yourself, isn’t being kind or good.
It’s self-abandonment.

Living your life to meet your parents’ expectations, while ignoring your own needs, isn’t living your values either.

Values are chosen.
They include you.
They allow room for care, rest and boundaries.

You are allowed to choose values that support your wellbeing, not just other people’s comfort.

A value can feel hard — but it shouldn’t erase you.

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13/01/2026

January is a time when many of us set goals for the year ahead.
But not all goals come from the same place.

Some goals are based on values.
And some goals are based on coping.

Values are about who you want to be.
They are chosen, not forced.
They come from what matters to you, not from fear.
Values can be lived even when anxiety, doubt, or discomfort are present.

Values sound like:
• I want to be kind
• I want to be present
• I want to act with courage
• I want to live in a way that feels meaningful

Coping mechanisms are different.
They are about trying to feel safe.
They are often shaped by anxiety, fear, guilt, or past experiences.
Coping tends to be rigid, rule-based, and focused on reducing discomfort.

Coping sounds like:
• I must not get this wrong
• I need certainty before I act
• I have to feel calm before I start
• I can’t make mistakes

A key difference is this:
👉 Values move you towards the life you want
👉 Coping moves you away from uncomfortable feelings

Especially in anxiety and OCD, coping strategies can start to look like goals — but over time they can shrink your life instead of expanding it.

Before setting goals this year, try asking yourself:
“Is this choice helping me be who I want to be… or helping me feel less anxious right now?”

You don’t have to wait for anxiety to disappear to live a meaningful life.
You can take your values with you, even when things feel hard.

24/12/2025

Save this for the next time your guilt feels too loud. 🗯🗯🗯

17/12/2025

Hyper-independence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a response to being let down.



10/12/2025

🗯 You deserve to speak to yourself the way you speak to people you care about. 💝


03/12/2025

isn’t the enemy — it’s the doorway to everything meaningful.
We grow the most when we let ourselves feel the , stay with it, and choose anyway.
Every perceived risk is an invitation to expand our life, not shrink it.






01/12/2025

doesn’t disappear after —
but it stops controlling your life.

Your strength isn’t measured by how little you feel but by how deeply you’re willing to sit with what scares you and still choose the life you want.






24/11/2025

😮 If you’ve ever felt dizzy or faint during blood tests… this might change everything.

Applied Tension is a simple physical technique that helps keep your blood pressure steady — and you can learn it in under a minute.

Try it before your next appointment and let me know how it goes!

This is educational only — always check with a medical professional if you have concerns.

21/11/2025

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a serious, chronic health condition.

Like diabetes and chronic pain.

Would you dance around saying how much you love your chronic pain?

Why is this allowed to happen when it comes to OCD? 

14/11/2025

💥 Panic attacks can feel overwhelming — and in the moment, our brain often pushes us toward things that feel protective… but actually keep the anxiety cycle going.

In this video, I talk about what not to do during a panic attack, and why some of our instinctive reactions can unintentionally make panic feel stronger.

Remember: nothing about your experience is “weak” or “wrong".

Your brain is trying to protect you — it just sometimes sends the wrong signals.
With the right support and tools, you can retrain these patterns and feel more in control again. 💛

If you’re struggling with panic, anxiety or constant worry, you don’t have to do it alone.

✨ Get in touch or follow for more support and CBT-based tips.

 

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