Mind Open Therapy

26/01/2026

Your brain produces a constant stream of interpretations.
Many are guesses, predictions (often threat-biased), old learning, habits, or emotion-coloured — especially when anxiety is present.
Thoughts aren’t facts. They’re mental events.
If anxiety or overthinking is affecting you and you’d like to explore this in counselling, feel free to get in touch.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year, everyone!

As we step into a new year, remember: You don’t have to do everything at once. Small steps, honest conversations, and support can make a real difference.

If 2026 is the year you choose to prioritise your wellbeing, I’d be honoured to support you.

I offer a free 20-minute chat to help you explore whether counselling feels right for you at this time. For the free chat feel free to contact me via email (quickest): kat@mindopentherapy.co.uk or text/ call 07950693738.

I wish you good health, well-being, and love for this year. Thank you for the year 2025.

29/12/2025

I often notice people experiencing distress alongside their phone use. Here’s an interesting article that explores digital detox and its potential benefits.

Staying connected to others using our smartphone, tablet, or computer can have huge benefits. By always keeping in touch, we can manage relationships and stay connected with friends and family at the touch of a button. For some of us, this can feel tiring and like we are constantly tasked with keep....

23/09/2023

In this story, we'll follow the lifes of three people who work, while others are asleep – but this time not in Paris, or Rome, and not even in our time... bu...

23/09/2023

Having trouble sleeping? Have you tried these sleep stories? I'm absolutely loving them! If you struggle with sleep book a free chat with me to find out how counselling could help you with improving your sleep.

I offer a free 20min tel chat, email: kat@mindopentherapy.co.uk or text: 07950 693738 to book yours.

In this story, we'll follow the lifes of three people who work, while others are asleep – but this time not in Paris, or Rome, and not even in our time... bu...

27/09/2022

What is love bombing? And why so much attention may not be so good for you- discussed in this article.

I frequently work with clients with relationship issues. If your relationship is something you wish to explore further in counselling, contact me on 07950 693738/Kat or kat@mindopentherapy.co.uk and book your free 20min telephone chat

Love bombing can be hard to detect since kind gestures can be mistaken for genuine interest. Here’s how to know if you’re dating a love bomber.

20/09/2022

Are you experiencing anxiety? Is it stopping you from taking action, doing normal activities, becoming time consuming or perhaps destructive? Perhaps it's time to talk to someone?
I offer free 20 min telephone chats for us to see if counselling could help with your anxiety. Book your appointment now either via email: kat@mindopentherapy.co.uk or phone: 07950 693738.

3. It's stressing out the people around you.

06/07/2022

A little about vagus nerve and simple short practices how to stimulate to promote healing, to reduce stress, anxiety etc. by Dr Monique Andrews.

The TOP 5 ways to stimulate your VAGUS nerveDr Moniqiue Andrews, Co-Founder of The Prana Foundation, shares the top 5 ways to stimulate your VAGUS nerve, ...

20/06/2022

Could practicing gratitude be an antidote to dissatisfaction?

2nd edition of our gratitude journal is now available for pre-order: https://shop.kurzgesagt.org/WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE!We want to get you the best ...

17/06/2022

Could HEAL method help you become happier?

Fascinating new research suggests that it’s psychologically possible to train yourself to be happier.

02/06/2022

We've all heard of night owls and morning larks but what if there's more types of sleepers and could this be a key to improve your vital sleep and energy?

Each of us falls under one of four different "sleep chronotypes."

27/05/2022

Some tipts how we can grow from trauma.

2. What's meaningful to you feels clearer.