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Guide6 min read

Understanding Low Intensity CBT

A gentle introduction to the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that CBT explores.

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Guide8 min read

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

A calm walk-through of what typically happens, so you can arrive with less uncertainty.

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Worksheet10 min read

The Thought Record: A Simple CBT Exercise

A step-by-step exercise to notice thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a difficult moment.

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Guide

When Should I Consider Talking to a Therapist?

A reassuring guide to recognising when talking with a therapist might be useful.

10 min read

Worksheet

A Simple Mood Journal

A simple exercise for noticing mood, daily influences and patterns over time.

7 min read

Guide

Understanding Low Mood

A supportive guide to low mood, common patterns, small steps and when to seek help.

9 min read

Guide

Sleep and Mental Wellbeing

How sleep and mental wellbeing affect each other, with practical ways to support healthier rest.

10 min read

Guide

How to Recognise Unhelpful Thinking Patterns

A practical introduction to noticing cognitive distortions and creating more balanced interpretations.

11 min read

Guide

Understanding Stress and Overwhelm

An explanation of stress, overwhelm and practical ways to create more space when demands build up.

9 min read

Tool

Grounding Techniques for Anxiety

Simple exercises for reconnecting with the present when anxiety feels intense.

8 min read

Guide

Understanding Anxiety

A gentle explanation of anxiety, its effects on mind and body, and when support may help.

10 min read

Guide

Types of Therapy Explained

A clear introduction to common therapy approaches and how to think about finding the right support.

9 min read

Worksheet

The Thought Record: A Simple CBT Exercise

A step-by-step exercise to notice thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a difficult moment.

10 min read

Guide

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session

A calm walk-through of what typically happens, so you can arrive with less uncertainty.

8 min read

Guide

Understanding Low Intensity CBT

A gentle introduction to the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that CBT explores.

6 min read

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