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What are Genograms?
Genograms are like family trees and are a really useful tool for therapists to use with their clients. It helps to understand the links...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 16, 20221 min read


False self - are you hiding your true self?
We all have different personas that we use in various situations because certain behaviours are required. If we operate from our true...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 14, 20221 min read


Emotions - how do you express them?
Are you in touch with your emotions or do you struggle to explain what emotion you are feeling? Many people use the words feelings and...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 14, 20221 min read


What is Depression?
Depression is more than just feeling sad and having a low mood. It is so much more than having a bad day, or being affected by dark,...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Catastrophising and reframing
Do you always go to the worst case scenario in any given situation, negative thoughts interrupting every thought process? Negative...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 12, 20221 min read


Attachment style
Do you know your attachment style and how this can influence your relationships? Do you know what the main attachment styles are? Secure...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 10, 20221 min read


The power of Imagery
I often use imagery when working with clients whether it be in the form of metaphors or through a guided journey. I encourage clients to...

Hayley McAuley
Sep 23, 20221 min read


How to work with anxiety
Would you like some tips on how to manage anxiety? Head over to my latest blog at the APHP and NRPC blogspot to find out more. ...

Hayley McAuley
Jul 22, 20221 min read


Metro article - can you turn anxiety into excitement?
I am delighted to be included as an expert in this article published in The Metro, talking about turning anxiety into excitement. To read...

Hayley McAuley
Jun 26, 20221 min read


Do you know your shadow?
Did you know that we all have a shadow side that is buried in our unconscious and it contains all of the parts of ourselves that we...

Hayley McAuley
Jun 5, 20221 min read


Child sexual exploitation awareness day (18th March 2022)
If you would like to know more about how to spot the signs of child sexual exploitation then pop over the the APHP and NRPC blogspot to...

Hayley McAuley
Mar 29, 20221 min read


TOXIC POSITIVITY
What is toxic positivity? 💥The belief that no matter how bad things are, you should remain positive. 💥Dismisses negative emotions...

Hayley McAuley
Jan 29, 20221 min read


Dry January
Are you taking part in Dry January? Come over to the APHP and NRPC blogspot and read my latest blog on the effects of alcohol and the...

Hayley McAuley
Jan 16, 20221 min read


MOVEMBER - supporting men's mental health
Take a look at my latest blog over at the APHP and NRPC blogspot about MOVEMBER and how the movement supports men's mental health. ...

Hayley McAuley
Nov 2, 20211 min read


National Coming Out Day
Take a look at my latest blog post on the APHP and NRPC blogspot about National Coming Out Day. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2023/07/12/n...

Hayley McAuley
Oct 10, 20211 min read


Black History Month
Come and read my latest blog about Black History Month on the APHP blog. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2023/07/24/black-history-month/ ...

Hayley McAuley
Sep 30, 20211 min read


World Suicide Prevention Day
Come and take a look at my latest blog on the APHP blog about World Suicide Prevention Day. https://www.aphp.co.uk/blog/2023/07/24/29597-...

Hayley McAuley
Sep 9, 20211 min read


5 ways to increase happiness
What makes YOU happy?

Hayley McAuley
Jan 18, 20212 min read


BWRT - where changes happens for the better!
Do you have a build up of stress that is causing your health to suffer? BWRT can help change that.

Hayley McAuley
Jan 11, 20211 min read


What no-one tells you about anxiety
Do you know the signs of anxiety?

Hayley McAuley
Jan 4, 20211 min read
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