Don't Get A Therapist... Yet!

In this episode, Wendy today is talking about positive psychology. She explains how to go from understanding the theory to rewiring your brain to actually take in and notice more positive emotions. She also talks, in detail, about ACT. An amazing therapy that fits in very well with positive psychology. Wendy shares several very easy to use ways to use positive psychology to rewire your mind, so th...

In this episode, Wendy is joined by health and performance coach Byron Munford for a fast-paced, honest chat about modern masculinity, finding purpose, building resilience, and boosting your wellbeing—body and mind. Over the past 17 years Byron has helped 100s of people to transform their lives, so this episode is packed with insights on relationships, mental health, mindset, the impact of social...

In this episode, Wendy talks about something virtually everyone experiences - intrusive thoughts. Those sudden, unwanted ideas, images or even urges that pop into your mind and make you think, why on earth did I just think that? If you've ever had a thought that shocked you or didn't fit your values, you're not broken and you're definitely not alone. By the end of this episode, you'll know what in...

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Mel Harris, the UK’s original Weight Management Mentor and founder of the KIO Method. Twenty-one years ago, Mel lost 90 kilos and has kept it off, which is unusual - 76% of bariatric surgery patients gradually regain their lost weight. Together, Wendy and Mel unpack the complicated emotional, physical, and mental realities of life after major weight loss. They c...

In this episode, Wendy tackles the sensitive, but vital subject of childhood sexual abuse. She explains what this type of abuse does to a person over time and why it is so hard for victims to tell others and seek help. Wendy also shares which therapies are effective, how to reach the point where you feel able to seek help and exactly where to find the right services for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Often, c...

Today, Wendy is joined by anxiety specialist and therapist Jennifer Roblin from Better Your Life. Together, they explore the roots of anxiety, why it’s on the rise in our modern world, which therapies work best, and share practical, short, science-backed exercises you can use to re-set your nervous system and overcome anxiety. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anxiety holds the majority of people back. But everybody...

In this episode, Wendy who is an accredited CBT and EMDR therapist, talks about a controversial subject – whether a mental health diagnosis is helpful or harmful for the patient. The short answer is – it can be both. A diagnosis can fast-track access to appropriate care, provide a shared language for treatment, and validate personal experiences. However, it can also lead to stigma, mislabelling, a...

Today, Wendy is joined by award-winning entrepreneur Winnie Akadjo the founder of Aeli Health, a startup that is working to make it easier for therapists to extend better continuity of care to clients between therapy sessions. Winnie helps practitioners to provide their patients with tailored coping strategies and mechanisms they can use to process the emotions that come up during the average 168...

In this episode, Wendy talks about a therapy called Act, which stands for Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Wendy looks at some evidence-based ACT techniques and shares easy skills you can develop to diffuse yourself from unhelpful thoughts. Disclaimer - this is just an educational podcast. It's not a substitute for therapy. If you're struggling or in crisis, please reach out to your GP or your l...

In this episode, Wendy talks about mindfulness, including how you can benefit from incorporating it into your life and exactly how to do that. As a CBT therapist she has already helped many people to do this and also practices it herself. Explore the proven benefits of mindfulness by trying Wendy´s simple guided exercises. She includes body scans, mindful movement and savouring pleasant moments –...

Today, Wendy is joined by Anna Guildford, who for 25+ years has worked as a mental health nurse, systematic practitioner, DBT therapist, supervisor and coach. Anna now also runs her own private coaching practice. She specialises in helping parents with children who have emotional or MH related difficulties. Instead of only focusing on the child, Anna sees the power of creating space and time for p...

In this episode, Wendy explores writing for therapy, and how putting pen to paper can help you process an upsetting event or to feel more grounded or to be able to move forward in your life. So, I'm going to go through a step-by-step process to write about a difficult experience and then how to reframe what has happened so that the pain is less, and also how to use affirmations that really work fo...

In this episode of "Don't Get a Therapist Yet," Wendy explores trauma and its impact on mental health. Learn about three powerful therapeutic techniques - Narrative Exposure Therapy, EMDR, and Visualization - that can help you process traumatic memories, reduce distress, and reclaim your emotional well-being. Whether you've experienced childhood abuse, bullying, accidents, or other challenging lif...

Today, Wendy is joined by Lara Barnes, founder of Brain Development UK, who provides parents with a pathway to healing the behavioural and learning symptoms of their Autistic, Dyslexic, ADHD, Dyspraxic child, which builds the foundation of the brain. These children may have missed key milestones in their development before the age of 12 months. Lara assesses and teaches parents primitive reflexes...

In this episode, Wendy takes a look at something that many people have direct experience of – childhood bullying. So many people, when adults, are still suffering from the traumatic effects of being bullied as a child or teenager. It´s very common. Wendy shares the details of the kinds of therapies that can help adults deal with the traumatic effects of childhood bullying. As well as several self-...

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Donna Laine, an award-winning entrepreneur and author of “The Remembering Technique”. A transformative and effortless technique Donna use to manifest her dreams, achieve her deepest desires, overcome fears and create the life she wanted. Over the years, Donna has helped many others to do the same. You will be stunned by how simple and easy The Remembering Techni...

Today, Wendy is joined by Jo-Anne Kelleher, a Sports and High-Performance Psychologist who helps ambitious ADHD minds unlock elite level success. As a child, Anne struggled badly at school, she was told she'd never do anything because her English was so bad. Anne shares how she realised she had ADHD, needed to learn differently and when she did that became a successful entrepreneur. She shared doz...

In this episode, Wendy gets honest about what it means to be a modern woman in today's world. Can we really have it all despite having to walk the tightrope of life. A life that sees most women trying to balance the competing demands of children, their partner, elderly family members, work and society's expectations of them. Wendy looks at the negative effect this has on women´s physical, emotiona...

In this episode, Wendy takes a look at burnout, in particular at how it is impacting the young. She clarifies what burnout is, how to identify it, and what research tells us about why it is becoming more prevalent amongst the young. Importantly, Wendy shares 20 simple to implement but powerful techniques anyone can use to recognise the early signs of burnout, get ahead of it and keep themselves fr...

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Kieran Kevan a social media strategist and fitness coach to discuss the impact social media is having on masculinity and mental health. Together, they also examine the issue of toxic masculinity, its various interpretations and the impact it is having on men´s ability to recognise when they are vulnerable and need help, then seek that help. Kieran shares how unr...

In this solo episode, Wendy focuses on resilience. She explains what it is, the different ways it helps your mental and emotional health and how developing resilience makes it much easier to navigate the ups and downs of life.   Wendy shares 10 strategies that anyone can use to build up their resilience.  Each one is highly practical, easy to understand, and most are simple enough for you to start...

For this episode, Wendy welcomes the inspiring Lisa Quait  - The Real Woman Coach. She shares her personal journey through therapy, midlife, bodybuilding, and entrepreneurship. Lisa explains how therapy helped her heal old wounds, blend families, and find purpose in empowering other women to rewrite their own next chapters. She also shares the details of a fantastic coaching opportunity. KEY TAKEA...

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Kam Harris who after experiencing the benefits of EMDR decided to leave the fashion industry and become an EMDR therapist. She is also a master hypnotherapist as well as a mum and wife. Kam explains exactly how EMDR works and how you can use it every day to keep your mind healthy and in balance. She also explains how hypnotherapy works and when it is beneficial....

Today, Wendy is joined by Michelle Rowlinson, a senior physiotherapist and menopause wellbeing practitioner. She is a best-selling author and creator of the BALANCE™ method which individuals, GPs and organisations successfully use to effectively manage menopause and improve quality of life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most negative menopausal symptoms can be eradicated or greatly reduced. An anti-inflammatory d...

Today, Wendy is joined by Dr. Hannah Gilbert, a psychotherapist who has a particular interest in the connection between belief and mental health. They discuss her work with the Compassionate Mind Foundation, which promotes Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). CFT integrates psychotherapeutic models and mindfulness practices, emphasizing self-compassion and understanding how the brain works.  Hannah e...