A Mental Health and Wellbeing Podcast - CBT | EMDR and beyond

Welcome back — I’m Jaime, an ERP therapist specializing in CBT and EMDR. This is video 7 in our ongoing series on OCD treatment, and today we’re diving deeper into the cycle that keeps OCD going — and how you can begin to shift it with compassion, clarity, and courage. OCD isn’t just about intrusive thoughts. It’s about how we interpret those thoughts, the meaning we assign to them, and the respon...

When we talk about OCD, the focus is often on intrusive thoughts. But that’s only part of the picture. In this compassionate, trauma-informed video, I explore the full spectrum of OCD intrusions — including emotions, physical sensations, and urges — and why they matter just as much as thoughts. If you’ve ever felt overwhelming guilt, anxiety, or a strange physical sensation and wondered, “What doe...

If you’ve ever said, “I just want to get rid of these thoughts,” you’re not alone. But what if the thoughts themselves aren’t the real problem? In this video, we unpack one of the most common misconceptions in OCD recovery: the belief that eliminating intrusive thoughts is the goal. Using relatable examples and evidence-based insights from ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), we explore:🔹 Why...

The silence ends here. 🗣️ Despite an estimated 149 million men worldwide experiencing sexual violence, it remains one of the least discussed topics in mental health and criminal justice. In today’s episode, Jaime breaks down the staggering statistics, the reality of the "freeze" response, and why the system often fails male survivors. Whether you are a survivor, a friend, or a profession...

Welcome to The Online Therapy Clinic. I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, EMDR practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor. In this video, we’re talking about habituation — the process of getting used to anxiety by staying with it, not running from it.🧠 Imagine standing on a bungee platform. Your heart races. You back out. Relief hits. But what happens when you repeat that pattern ten times?👉 The fea...

Welcome back to The Online Therapy Clinic. I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, EMDR practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor. In this third video, we’re diving into one of the most powerful (and misunderstood) parts of OCD treatment: habituation.🧠 If you live with OCD, you know that anxiety isn’t just part of the picture — it’s often the whole frame. And when anxiety hits, our instinct is to escape...

Welcome back to The Online Therapy Clinic. I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Meta Supervisor, and EMDR practitioner. In this video, we’re diving into one of the most common questions people ask in therapy:👉 “Where did my OCD come from?”👉 “Why do I have it?”🧠 These questions are valid — and they come from a place of wanting clarity. But after years of working with individ...

Welcome to The Online Therapy Clinic OCD Support That WorksHi, I’m Jaime — CBT & ERP therapist, Clinical & Meta Supervisor, and EMDR practitioner. I specialise in treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related challenges. After years in the NHS and private practice, I saw how hard it can be to access the right support — and that’s why I created The Online Therapy Clinic.💡 In thi...

Welcome back to CBT, EMDR, and Beyond —I’m Jaime, a therapist and supervisor specialising in trauma-informed care. In this episode, we explore intrusive thoughts through the lens of trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD. You’ll learn how traumatic memories can resurface as vivid flashbacks, body sensations, or emotional spirals—and why these intrusions feel so real. We’ll unpack the difference between si...

Welcome to our Episode 3 of the Intrusive Thoughts Series. After looking at intrusive thoughts in OCD, GAD and Panic. We are moving to intrusive thoughts in #depression and #lowselfesteem. Common examples include thoughts like: “I am worthless.” “I’m unlovable.” “Nothing ever goes right for me.” “I’m a failure.” Over time, intrusive thoughts can feel automatic, chronic, and fused with identity , m...

Welcome to the second episode of the series on #IntrusiveThoughts. We explore how intrusive thoughts, images, urges and memories may pop in your mind and how they impact your mood. Today we focus on intrusive thoughts and #OCD #GAD #Panic. We always end the podcast with a brief meditation, hope you enjoy it. Do not forget to subscribe, leave a comment if you wish to ask aquestion or make a request...

Have you ever wondered what are intrusive thoughts, or if we all have them? 🧠✨ Join in our Episode 1 of this series of 4 on #intrusivethoughts. We will look in detail on what thoughts are, when and how they become problematic and we will have a meditation at the end of it! Hope you enjoy it! Do not forget to leave a comment if you wish to ask aquestion or make a request. You can always drop me a...

In this heartfelt episode, Jaime explores one of the most painful and often overlooked parts of trauma: the lingering burden of shame and self-blame . Many survivors — whether from childhood abuse, domestic violence, or other traumatic events — carry the false belief that they were responsible for what happened to them. These thoughts often stem from manipulation by abusers, societal stigma, or th...

In this powerful episode, Jaime (CBT & EMDR Therapist) breaks down what trauma really is, how it affects the brain, and how healing is possible through trauma-informed therapy. Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, childhood trauma, or daily emotional overload, this episode will help you understand: The neuroscience behind trauma (amygdala, hippocampus, survival brain) PTSD symptoms like flashback...

In this episode, Jaime returns to the mic to clear up some common myths and misconceptions around Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) . From the idea that CBT is “just worksheets” to the belief it doesn’t help with trauma or long-term issues — we set the record straight. ✅ What CBT actually is (and isn’t) 🌪 Why it does include somatic (body-based) awareness 🕰 How CBT can be both short-term or lon...

Trauma can cast a long shadow, but intensive therapy offers a way to step into the light and reclaim your life. Combining the transformative power of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with the practicality of CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), this approach creates a dynamic path to healing that is both comprehensive and empowering. At the heart of EMDR is a remarkable techniqu...

Ever find yourself replaying the same moment over and over, wondering why you can’t just let it go ? You’re not alone. Sometimes, the past feels like it’s got a grip on you, making it hard to focus on anything else. But here’s the thing—healing doesn’t mean forgetting. It means understanding, processing, and giving yourself the kindness you’d offer a friend. This podcast is a space to slow down, t...

This Episode is the second on the series. It explores the lasting impact of traumatic events on mental health and well-being. Very briefly we discover the automatic coping responses our minds and bodies have developed over thousands of years: fighting, fleeing, freezing, submitting, and dissociating. Gain insight into the brain's intricate processing of trauma through the thalamus, amygdala, a...

Welcome to "Unveiling Trauma: Understanding and Healing," a podcast episode that gives a brief view into the complex world of trauma and its profound impact on individuals. In each episode, we explore the various facets of trauma, from its definition to its effects on mental health and relationships. Through insightful discussions and personal stories, we shed light on the often-overlook...

There have been more discussions about ADHD, and some people has contacted me about further information. Not knowing enough, decided to invite a professional, Ryan W., who works in a Child and Young People Services, and is a nurse prescriber and assessor of ADHD. In an informal way, we will have a discussion on ADHD and elements such as possible causes, what looks like in adults and children, and...

Thank you for all of you who have listened so far to this Series. Hope it has been helpful. Some of you have answered their team/leaders are not supportive of mental health, so decided to put a brief episode on what managers can do to support staff. Sometimes it is difficult to overcome difficulties, as there may be team dynamics, institutions cultures and other elements playing a part on the supp...

Welcome to the Second episode of the #WorkPlaceWellbeing and #ManagingStressAtWork series. Today is episode 3 and we look at some practical ways to keep be able to disconnect from work, both while taking the time for you during working days and to be mindful of the present. We will go through the leaving work behind visualisation. Change happens slowly, practicing when not needed is the key. I rec...

Welcome to the Second episode of the #WorkPlaceWellbeing and #ManagingStressAtWork series. This is the second episode posted on the #mentalhealthawarenessweek2023 The news is there is a video attached to some parts of this Podcast, the link is below. You can see a visual explanation of the STOP technique, if you like it, you can share it too: https://vimeo.com/826854470 You can always drop me an e...

This week marks the #mentalhealthawarenessweek and we are looking at work related stress. We going though what we can do based on where those stresses come from. Sometimes that is legal other are practical. If these are legal these are some of the links you can look at depending on your location, apologies if the links are wrong: USA: https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/majorlaws https://www.usa....

Today is the last episode of this 5-chapter podcasts series, which have focussed on resilience. However, we will continue to work on other areas that will help you be your best self and build resilience. Being the last episode, we will do a longer imagery, which will build from the previous chapters, and will go through an imagery strategy for you to cope ahead in any situation, within any areas o...