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Too many tabs open
Do you ever feel like you are on a treadmill constantly chasing the end of your to-do-list? Are you trying to multitask and find yourself...

Hayley McAuley
Jun 121 min read
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Anger and sadness are on a see-saw......
Do you ever wonder why you feel angry and cry at the same time? Do you willingly show sadness but bury anger - or vice versa? Did you...

Hayley McAuley
Apr 221 min read
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Why is exercise great for your mental health?
Do you want to find out more about why exercise is so good for you mental health? Pop over to my latest article on the NRPC: ...

Hayley McAuley
Mar 11 min read
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Intrusive thoughts - aaarrrggghhh!!!
Pesky little things aren't they, intrusive thoughts? Why on earth do we get them? What on earth do we do with them? How do we stop...

Hayley McAuley
Feb 51 min read
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New Year's Resolutions - why they are so rubbish!
Have you ever set yourself a New Year's resolution with every intention, at the time, to see it through? Did you stick to it? Maybe...

Hayley McAuley
Jan 151 min read
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Boundaries - why are they so important?
Do you struggle with boundaries in your relationships? Pop over to the APHP and have a read of my latest article: ...

Hayley McAuley
Dec 14, 20241 min read
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Metaphors - how are they helpful in therapy?
Analogies, metaphors and similes  Do you use metaphors, similes and analogies in your work with clients? If so, do you find clients are...

Hayley McAuley
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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The Menendez Brothers story - a personal analysis
What do you think about the Menendez Brothers story?

Hayley McAuley
Oct 3, 20241 min read
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Jealousy - the impact on relationships
Jealousy - what is it and how does it impact relationships?

Hayley McAuley
Aug 13, 20241 min read
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Defence mechanisms - what are they?
Why do we have defence mechanisms?

Hayley McAuley
Jun 21, 20241 min read
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Attachment styles: what are they and can you change them?
Have you ever wondered why you struggle in some relationships? Do you worry or fear rejection? Do you push and pull in your...

Hayley McAuley
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Embracing acceptance: The path to inner peace
Acceptance is a concept, often misunderstood as bowing down, giving up or giving in. However, true acceptance actively involves...

Hayley McAuley
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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Get out of your head and into your game
Do you want to get your mojo back? Read on!

Hayley McAuley
May 24, 20241 min read
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A guide to counselling
If you would like to read more about counselling please visit my latest article at the NRPC - https://www.nrpc.co.uk/a-guide-to-counselling/

Hayley McAuley
Feb 7, 20241 min read
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Co-dependent relationships
Pop over to my latest article at the NRPC to read more about the impact of co-dependency on relationships. https://www.nrpc.co.uk/co-depe...

Hayley McAuley
Dec 24, 20231 min read
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Fireworks and PTSD
Please take a look at my latest article about fireworks and PTSD. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2023/10/30/firework-night-a-potential-trigg...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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The impact of loneliness
Pop over to the APHP to read my latest blog on the psychological and physical impact of loneliness. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2023/09/...

Hayley McAuley
Sep 12, 20231 min read
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Grief - what is it and how can you work through it?
When we hear the word grief or hear that someone is grieving, an assumption is often made that they are grieving the loss of a loved...

Hayley McAuley
Mar 6, 20237 min read
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Self care when life becomes difficult
How to look after your mental health when life throws you a curve ball. Just imagine that you are living life to the fullest - happy,...

Hayley McAuley
Jan 29, 20234 min read
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Is Christmas always a jolly time of year?
Christmas – ‘tis the season to be jolly…..or not!        For many people, Christmas is a time for reflection and connection. Aside...

Hayley McAuley
Dec 1, 20223 min read
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