Some of the children and young people we see at Attuned Psychology live between two houses and move between two families. When parents with children from previous relationships live together it is common to call this a blended family or…

For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, relaxation and celebrations shared with family and friends. But for some it can be a difficult time for many reasons. The holiday season might remind us that someone who we…

One of the hardest things to change about ourselves is the introduction of new and positive habits that stick and become lifestyle changes that work for us. This can be easy to start but hard to keep doing over time…

The journey towards ‘the good life’ and a sense of well-being is largely a personal one. Not everyone will benefit from the same approach; what’s good for one person may not be so good for another. In recent times, positive…

As the end of the year approaches and we head into what is known as the silly season – it might be time to take stock of your drinking habits. Alcohol changes the way both your brain and your body…

Many of the families I see at Attuned Psychology come along to an appointment because school has suggested that their child should have an assessment by a psychologist. The term “assessment” can mean a number of things, and could involve…

All children have times when their feelings are strong and overwhelming- especially if they a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (as do some of the children who come to see us at Attuned Psychology). When…

Recently I shared a blog inspired by the story of Gill Hicks who is a survivor of the London suicide bombings in July 2005, exploring her experiences and what this teaches us about trauma. The world in that moment changed…

In recent months I have had a range of clients that have presented me with the importance of this question. John Gottman, who is a leader in the field of couples therapy, has some useful ways of thinking about this…