Stress Bucket Solutions

In today's episode, I talk about the advantages and the limitations of online therapy. If you've been thinking about going online with a therapist I'm here to reassure you that it works. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter and Link...

Being solution-focused doesn't mean being problem phobic. But we do need to move forward. Learning to let go of problems is the first step and in this episode give you 5 tips that we collated in the Facebook group on how you can do that. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with...

I hate it when people say men don't talk about mental health - they do!  In this episode, hear about my recent presentation to a male-heavy audience and why it's easy to open up this conversation with men, you just need to know how. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with...

Motivation and desire are not enough to create change. And yet we do things all the time without thinking, don't we? In this episode, I explain why that is and how we can take that principle and apply it to creating change in our own mental well-being. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused for...

It seems doctors are now prescribing melatonin for sleep - I'm so angry! There's no need, you can make it yourself! Here's how. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter and LinkedIn  You can send me a direct voice message here if y...

Ever fallen asleep on the sofa in front of the TV, then taken yourself off to bed and wonder why you can't sleep? Well, You're not 'catching your dip!'  In this episode, I teach you how to work out your ultimate bedtime, and explain why you shouldn't go to bed if you've fallen asleep in front of the TV!  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live video...

Want to know why you can't sleep? Although I'm solution focused this behavioural model I've just learned about is really useful for you to be able to understand your sleep issues.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter and Linke...

Happiness isn't all about the "Instagram life". It's not all 'rainbows and unicorns.' It's more than that. But when we talk about happiness what does it really mean?  Find out what happiness means to my clients and see if they can help you redefine what you know. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solu...

You know those moments when a realisation just comes to you? As if by magic? Well, in this episode I explain what's going on in the brain to create them and how you can get more of them!   You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter a...

Do you agree with people taking time off 'for the benefit of their mental health?' What are they doing in that time off?  In today's episode, I explain how negative thoughts are natural and actually taking time away from what your purpose is not good for your mental health. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket...

It's not easy to tell someone you're anxious, so here's how you can spot some physical signs of anxiety in others. This may then make it easier to open up the conversation for them.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter and Lin...

There are some limitations to working with a therapist online but the advantages hugely outweigh that. If you're looking to work with a therapist online please don't let the technology or assumption that you need to be face to face stop you - it's a great way to be able to access the therapist you need.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on...

More on catastrophising and some tips on how to manage those negative thoughts. It's a normal survival response but talk to yourself like you're your own best friend. You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter and LinkedIn  You can s...

I'm full of support but also very sad - why should she stop doing something she loves. In this episode, I'll be ranting a wee bit (not much) about why I hate seeing this kind of attitude towards mental health. There are solutions out there.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I...

I'm not afraid to say that sometimes therapy doesn't work. I can't guarantee results, but I do guarantee, that if you can show some commitment to the process, that I will do the best job I can for you to empty your stress bucket for life! To ensure you get the most out of therapy I advise you to consider these things first.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for...

Do you want to hear from one of my clients? In this episode one of my first ever clients, Carri, shares her story on her journey from anxiety and panic attacks to happily married and successful woman who is living her best life every day. Thanks Carri for sharing your story so openly and honestly.  You can join my private Facebook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to...

I strongly believe that our current mental health crisis is due to a lack of sleep. So do yourself a favour and follow these sleep tips to ensure that you sleep well because it really does empty your stress bucket.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the...

What do we know from science about the gut-brain connection that could help stop a panic attack? Well, you'll find out in this episode.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter and LinkedIn  You can send me a direct voice mes...

Having a rich, vivid, detailed vision of your future is really powerful. In today's episode, I explain a technique I use to help clients to focus on their preferred future. I hope it helps you too.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on...

I was asked to contribute to a phone-in on current anxieties and mental health, except it was all too problem-focused for me. In hindsight, I'm so glad I got bumped off. At least I can have a rant about it on my own podcast!  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with client...

You're allowed to feel sad in the intelligent brain - just don't get emotionally hijacked! In this episode, I explain why you needn't feel like everything has to be 'rainbows and unicorns' all of the time. Grief, nervous anxiety and passion can all be positive responses from the intelligent brain.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to...

It's not just about emptying the stress bucket but limiting what goes into it in the first place right? If you can do that you'll be on to assure fire way to better mental health.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me on Facebook for some live videos on how to empty your stress bucket - the Solution-focused formula I use with clients all the time. I'm also on Twitter and Linke...

In today's episode, I talk about I technique I use during sessions with clients to dig deep and find some positive emotion behind the reason you want to do things. Too often we can procrastinate or just plain can't be bothered to do something. But once you understand why you want to do something you can overcome how you're going to do it.  You can join my private FaceBook group and follow me...

First of all, here's the link to Homestart Aberdeen to book onto my talk " How To Empty Your Stress Bucket" - it's a great charity so all donations will be really beneficial - Please click this link to register and don't forget to donate whatever you can manage. In today's episode, I talk about bad habits, where they originate in the brain and some tips on how you can break them! So if you want to...

The end of the pandemic and coming out of lockdown seems like the goal we’ve all been waiting for and the end of a long struggle. However, we’ve got used to being in a bit of a bubble so the thought of going out into noisy crowds and social spaces are also raising anxiety levels. In this episode, I give you some tips on how to manage this transition.  You can join my private FaceBook group an...