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Well Mind People, Ptolemy House, Wallingford (2026)

23/01/2026

✨ In CBT therapy, the aim is not to eliminate anxiety. As tempting as that may be, 1) it isn’t possible, and 2) it isn’t necessary. What truly helps you live well with anxiety is not trying to get rid of it, but learning to build trust.

👉 Trust in your ability to tolerate discomfort
📈 Trust your nervous system to regulate
🌊 Trust that emotional waves pass
🧠 Trust that thoughts are not facts
🙌 Trust that you will cope

Calm is a welcome bonus and it will come and go. But trust is what supports you and carries you through the difficult moments.

➡️ What are your thoughts on this idea? Have you ever tried relying on trust rather than calm? I’d love to hear about your experience in the comments.
👉👉👉Weekend CBT Appointments in Reading for Ages 13 and Up.
Book your appointment here:
https://oxford-talking-therapies.selectandbook.com/

22/01/2026

“I can’t do it” is rarely a final judgement of ability in therapy. More often, it signals a nervous system under strain — overwhelmed, uncertain, or feeling unsafe. How these moments are understood and framed can either shut down learning or keep it possible.

This perspective sits at the core of one of psychology’s most well-researched concepts: the growth mindset.

When we become stuck in thoughts such as “I can’t do it”, “I’m not good at this”, or “It doesn’t make sense”, the brain often interprets them as fixed truths. Neuroscience shows that this can trigger threat responses, narrowing attention and reducing our capacity to learn.

Adding the word “yet” changes the meaning entirely. It signals to the brain that learning is ongoing, not finished. This helps activate curiosity, persistence, and neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change and grow through experience.

In therapy, this isn’t about forced positivity or denying difficulty. It’s about:

acknowledging struggle

reducing shame

keeping the nervous system open to learning

supporting realistic, compassionate self-talk

Growth doesn’t mean “try harder”.
It means allowing space for learning, support, and time.
👉👉👉Weekend CBT Appointments in Reading for Ages 13 and Up.
Book your appointment here:
https://oxford-talking-therapies.selectandbook.com/

19/01/2026

Have this post to come back to any time that you feel guilty about resting.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Here are 6 gentle reminders about rest:
-You are a human being who needs rest. You can’t run on empty.
-Adequate sleep is needed for emotional regulation.
-There are 7 types of rest (physical, mental, social, emotional, sensory, spiritual, creative).
-You deserve to rest, no matter how productive you were today.
-If you don’t carve out time to rest, your body will force you to by getting sick.
-Sometimes resting is the most productive thing you can do.
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Allow yourself to rest without guilt.

18/01/2026

Going back to school does not always feel easy. For some children, anxiety around school, friendships, or classroom expectations can become overwhelming and even lead to school refusal. As a parent, watching your child struggle can feel heartbreaking and exhausting.
You are not alone, and there is a way through this. With the right emotional support, children can build confidence, manage anxiety, and feel safe returning to school. At Well Mind People, we offer evidence-based psychological therapy with no long waiting lists, so support is available when you need it most.
👉 Get in touch today and let us support your child and your family.

17/01/2026

All relationships go through challenges, but when you no longer feel supported, intimacy has declined, or arguments feel never-ending, it can be deeply painful. These experiences can affect your confidence, emotional wellbeing, and sense of safety within the relationship.

As a CBT therapist, I work with couples to identify unhelpful thinking patterns, emotional triggers, and behaviours that keep relationships stuck. Relationship therapy helps you respond differently, improve communication, and create space for understanding and compassion. With the right support, change is possible.

You do not have to navigate this alone. There is a way forward that feels calmer, more connected, and more fulfilling.

👉 Get in touch to explore how relationship therapy can help you move forward together.

Book your appointment here:
https://oxford-talking-therapies.selectandbook.com/

16/01/2026

Are you feeling unhappy in your relationship? Perhaps small irritations have turned into frequent arguments, or you feel unheard and unsupported. When the same issues keep repeating, it can leave both partners feeling disconnected and exhausted.

From a CBT perspective, relationship difficulties often arise from unhelpful thought patterns, emotional reactions, and communication cycles that develop over time. Relationship therapy can help you understand these patterns, respond more calmly, and rebuild emotional connection. It offers a safe space to explore what is happening beneath the surface and to learn healthier ways of relating to one another.

If intimacy has faded or conflict feels constant, support can help you reconnect and move forward with greater clarity and ease.
👉 Reach out today to begin strengthening your relationship.

Book your appointment here:
https://oxford-talking-therapies.selectandbook.com/

15/01/2026

Friendship difficulties can make school feel like an unsafe and stressful place for children and young people. Worries about fitting in, being excluded, or feeling misunderstood can quickly lead to anxiety and low confidence.

As a parent, it can be painful to watch your child struggle socially. You do not have to face this alone. At Well Mind People, we provide compassionate, evidence-based therapy to support children, young people, and families through school and friendship challenges.

With timely support and no long waiting lists, positive change is possible.
👉 Reach out today to find out how we can support your child’s wellbeing.

13/01/2026

Are you feeling unhappy in your relationship? Perhaps small irritations have turned into frequent arguments, or you feel unheard and unsupported. When the same issues keep repeating, it can leave both partners feeling disconnected and exhausted.

From a CBT perspective, relationship difficulties often arise from unhelpful thought patterns, emotional reactions, and communication cycles that develop over time. Relationship therapy can help you understand these patterns, respond more calmly, and rebuild emotional connection. It offers a safe space to explore what is happening beneath the surface and to learn healthier ways of relating to one another.

If intimacy has faded or conflict feels constant, support can help you reconnect and move forward with greater clarity and ease.
👉 Reach out today to begin strengthening your relationship.

10/01/2026

Is CBT or ERP recommended for OCD?

Let’s break it down. ERP, or Exposure and Response Prevention, is a specialised form of CBT and is considered the gold standard for treating OCD. Standard CBT, however, is not only ineffective for OCD but can, in some cases, be harmful. This is why it is essential to work with a therapist who is specifically and extensively trained in OCD treatment.

Here is the reality. Only around one per cent of clinicians are genuinely trained to treat OCD. That is deeply concerning. How many people are missing out on evidence-based, effective care because of this gap in training? We need to do better. There should be mandatory training for clinicians in ERP, ACT, and adapted DBT.

These approaches are not optional extras. They are evidence-based and, for many individuals, life-changing and life-saving.

ACT and adapted DBT can be powerful additions to OCD treatment, which only highlights the problem further. Finding a therapist skilled in all three approaches can feel almost impossible. Yet individuals and families are often left to navigate this complex system on their own. It is frustrating, exhausting, and simply not acceptable.
👉 Weekend CBT appointments available in Reading for ages 13 and above.

Book your appointment here:
https://oxford-talking-therapies.selectandbook.com/

09/01/2026

Choosing between CBT and EMDR? 🤔
CBT helps you understand and reshape unhelpful thought patterns, and EMDR assists in reprocessing unresolved memories stored in the nervous system.
Book an online session today and explore which approach aligns with your needs. You don’t have to figure it out alone 💙👇
👉 Weekend CBT appointments available in Reading for ages 13 and above.

Book your appointment here:
https://oxford-talking-therapies.selectandbook.com/

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