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Passive aggression - more than just sarcasm and silent treatment
o you know someone who is passive aggressive? Or do you favour this way of communicating emotions yourself? Pop over to the APHP to read my latest article - https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2026/07/14/passive-aggression-its-more-than-just-sarcasm-and-silent-treatment/

Hayley McAuley
Jul 141 min read
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Micro-stressors - what are they and what impact do they have?
Pop over to the NRPC to read my latest article on the impact of micro-stressors. https://www.nrpc.co.uk/the-secret-weight-of-micro-stressors/

Hayley McAuley
Jul 101 min read
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Perimenopause and health anxiety
If you would like to find out more about the link between perimenopause and health anxiety, pop over to the APHP and find out more in my latest article. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2026/05/24/perimenopause-and-health-anxiety/

Hayley McAuley
May 241 min read
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Why spring just makes everything feel a bit better again.
Do you feel brighter, lighter and more relaxed when springtime comes? Pop over to the APHP to read my latest article. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2026/04/12/why-spring-just-makes-everything-feel-a-bit-better-again/

Hayley McAuley
Apr 121 min read
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Doomscrolling - why do we do it?
Are you a regular doom scroller? Do you want to break the habit? Pop over to the NRPC to read my latest blog on how to do just that. https://www.nrpc.co.uk/doomscrolling-why-do-we-do-it-and-how-do-we-break-the-cycle/

Hayley McAuley
Mar 91 min read
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What is emotional health?
Pop over to the APHP to ready my latest blog about emotional health. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2026/02/03/emotional-health-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-improve-it/

Hayley McAuley
Feb 31 min read
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All you need to be is good enough
Do you strive to be perfect? Have you ever thought what it would be like to be good enough? Pop on over to the APHP to read my latest article about the benefits of being good enough. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2026/01/05/we-only-have-to-be-good-enough-heading-into-january-just-doing-your-best/

Hayley McAuley
Jan 51 min read
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Gathering the strands of the past year
Pop over to the APHP to read my latest article about reflecting on the past year. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2025/12/19/a-time-for-reflection-and-gathering-the-strands-of-the-past-year/

Hayley McAuley
Dec 19, 20251 min read
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Memory, emotions and meaning making
Come on over to the APHP and read my latest article on emotions and how we make meaning. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2025/11/20/memory-emotions-and-meaning-making/

Hayley McAuley
Nov 20, 20251 min read
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Amaxophobia
Pop over to the NRPC to read my latest article on Amaxophobia. https://www.nrpc.co.uk/amaxophobia-what-is-it-and-how-do-you-overcome-it/

Hayley McAuley
Sep 24, 20251 min read
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Self-sabotage
Pop over to the APHP to read my latest article on self-sabotage and why we do it to ourselves. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2025/08/12/why-on-earth-do-we-self-sabotage/

Hayley McAuley
Aug 12, 20251 min read
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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 12, 20251 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 22, 20251 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 1, 20251 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 5, 20251 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 15, 20251 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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