THERAPY BLOG LONDON

Many adults with ADHD arrive in therapy having spent years being told they are lazy, dramatic, impulsive, or too much. They are not. They are running a different operating system in a world designed for another one. I am a neuroaffirming ADHD therapist in Fitzrovia, Central London - and I know this not just clinically, but from the inside. I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Here is what that means when you sit across from me in the therapy room.

Relational trauma doesn't announce itself with a single dramatic event. It builds slowly, in the texture of everyday interactions that were supposed to feel safe and didn't. This article explores how it forms in childhood, what it does to the developing brain and nervous system, and why those early patterns so often resurface in adult relationships, self-worth, and emotional life.

Many people considering trauma therapy share the same quiet fear: that they will have to talk about everything straight away. This guide explains what early trauma therapy actually looks like, why good trauma work is paced carefully, and what the three phases of treatment involve - so you can make an informed decision about starting, without the pressure of having to be ready for everything at once.

Finding the right private therapist in London takes more than a quick directory search. This guide covers what private therapy actually costs in 2026, how to check credentials, what to look for in an introductory call, and the mistakes most people make when choosing - so you can book with confidence.

Finding a trauma therapist in London can feel overwhelming. This guide cuts through the noise with a practical decision framework: how to verify credentials, compare in-person and online formats, understand trauma modalities, and know what to ask before booking your first session.

Attachment styles are formed early and feel deeply fixed, but the evidence says otherwise. This guide looks at what research actually shows about changing attachment patterns through therapy, how the therapeutic relationship itself drives that change, and what the process realistically looks like over time.

DBT therapy in London offers practical, evidence-based skills to help you manage trauma, anxiety, and overwhelming emotions. Learn how DBT works, who it's suitable for, and how to get started with DBT-informed therapy in Fitzrovia or online.

Private addiction therapy in London can be helpful, but it is not always the right first step. This guide explains what outpatient therapy involves, how to find a therapist with real addiction experience, when medical detox or a higher level of care is needed, and what to expect from the process. Written by an integrative therapist with experience in residential treatment, outpatient services, and private practice.

Finding a queer-affirming therapist in London is harder than it looks. "Affirming" appears on hundreds of profiles but has no regulated definition in the UK. This guide covers how to decode therapist profiles, which London directories are actually worth using, five questions to ask on an introductory call, and how to know before you commit whether the fit is genuinely right.