Month: February 2025

In today’s blog post, we will discuss individual therapy, what to expect and how it works. Your first therapy session can be very anxiety provoking. Not knowing what to expect or not knowing how it may work can be scary, especially if you’ve never been before. So, I am writing this to hopefully put anyone […]

“Just some understanding. Just some understanding!” This simple yet powerful plea, from Valerie (a parent of an Autistic child) resonates deeply with me, both as an Educational Psychologist, and as someone who has worked closely with caregivers navigating the challenges of Special Educational Needs (SEN). I became curious about caregivers’ experiences of parenting children who […]

We live in a world where we have unlimited access to information at our fingertips. With a quick and simple search, we can find countless articles, opinions, blog posts, and research articles on any topic, including Special Educational Needs (SEN). But, despite this wealth of information, it can actually feel like we have little clarity. […]

Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of terms such as narcissists and narcissism being used more often in magazines, pop culture and social media. It appears these terms are becoming more common in everyday language and conversation. Other terms and phrases related to narcissism are also becoming more common. Examples of these include gaslighting and Love-Bombing. […]

In last week’s blog post, I spoke about relationships and Gottman’s Four Horsemen. Today, I’ll speak about other services we provide at Thrive Psychology. Group therapy is one such service. In my experience, I’ve found that there are a lot of misconceptions about group therapy. Today, let’s discuss what group therapy is, how it can […]

Receiving the news that your child has a special educational need can feel overwhelming. You may feel a flood of intense and complex emotions, ranging from anxiety, guilt, helplessness, and isolation to even having feelings of relief. It is completely normal to have these feelings, as many parents grapple with the uncertainty of what lies […]

Our work and personal lives often overlap in ways we don’t expect. A stressful day at work can follow you home, showing up in your conversations or, personal difficulties can follow you to work, quietly lingering in the back of your mind during an important meeting. Finding that elusive ‘work-life balance’ often feels like a juggling […]

Psychologist Dr John Gottman began his career studying physics and math yet became one of the foremost experts on love and relationships. He has published over 40 books and 200 academic papers on the topic, conducting incredibly thorough research on over 3000 couples. Of all Dr Gottman’s many contributions, he is most known for his […]