How to Relate on a First Date

Going on a first date can feel scary. Here’s a few tips from a psychotherapist on how to approach your first date!

[VIDEO]: How to Make the Most of Relationship Conflicts - Series: Insights from The Chair

Relationship conflicts can help us grow. They can help us see parts of ourselves that we don't want to see, parts that can help us better live our lives.

How to Delay Instant Gratification!

An article on how to interrupt the process of instant gratification using a simple but powerful mindfulness technique called Urge Surfing.

"Triggered": What Is It? And What Can You Do About It?

An article on how to know if you are triggered or not, and what you can do about it if you are. John (the author) is a fuller qualified psychotherapist and CBT therapist.

5 Powerful Benefits of Mindfulness & Meditation

Bristol Therapy, Mental Health Recovery, Personal GrowthJohn McGuirkOctober 31, 2020mindfulness, meditation Comment

What is Love?

What is love? Is love just a feeling? Is it a desire? What does love ask us to do? What does love ask us not to do?

Values, Personal Growth, DiscussionJohn McGuirkOctober 26, 2020love, what is loveComment

Beauty is Everywhere. Here's 3 Ways to See It:

Let's look at how beauty is good for mental health, and three ways to increase your chances of experiencing more beauty in your life. We've got tips, videos, and even a guided exercise!

10 Signs of Porn Addiction

In this article we’ll look at 10 signs of porn addiction, why porn can be so addictive, and some resources to help tackle porn addiction.

Feelings are Messengers! Here's How to Listen to Them:

Our feelings are messengers, but sometimes, for various reasons, we can struggle to listen to them. Here’s why listening to feelings can be hard, as well as a technique on how to really listen to the messages our feelings are trying to give us.

Now Pay Attention! It's Important.

Attention can help our mental health, but it can also harm it. What we pay attention to, and what we don’t, as well as the quality of attention we cultivate, can drastically impact our well-being.

Mental Health Recovery, Personal GrowthJohn McGuirkFebruary 28, 2020mindfulness, focus, attention, consciousnessComment

How to… Recover from Over-Stimulation

In this article, we’ll look at the reality of over-stimulation, it’s causes, and effective strategies on reducing our feelings of over-stimulation.

3 Reasons Why Christmas Can Suck & 5 Things You Can Do About It.

Christmas can suck, for many reasons. Here’s 3 of the main ones, and what you can do to help yourself feel a bit better this holiday season.

Mental Health Recovery, Personal GrowthJohn McGuirkDecember 12, 2019Christmas, mental healthComment

When Grief Gets Stuck: Information & Resources on Complicated Grief

Sometimes grief gets stuck. In this article I explain what “complicated grief” is, how it can occur, and list some further information and resources that might help the grieving process move forward.

RecoveryJohn McGuirkDecember 2, 2019grief, mental health, National Grief Awareness WeekComment

Men and Steroid Use

Steroid use is on the increase, especially amongst young men. Here’s what we need to know, and what we would like to do about it.

Mental Health Recovery, Personal Growth, Men's Mental HealthJohn McGuirkDecember 1, 2019men, steroids, mental health, BristolComment

Scribble Your Feelings!!

How to use scribbling to explore your feelings without using words!

Personal Growth, Recovery, How To...John McGuirkNovember 27, 2019art, art therapy, creativityComment

The Top Signs/Symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder (Chronic Worry)

The top signs of generalised anxiety disorder, including common thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

Mental Health Recovery, Bristol TherapyJohn McGuirkNovember 25, 2019GAD, Anxiety, general anxiety disorder, mental health, Bristol, TherapyComment

Calling All Mental Health Bloggers!!

We’re looking for mental health bloggers to take part in our new Guest Blog Series! Real more here on what we’re looking for and how to submit!

Just Telling Men to "Open Up" Is Not Enough

In this article, I’d like to summarise my thoughts on why mental health services sometimes struggle to engage men when it comes to their mental health, by looking at some services that have had more success, and why that might be.

Therapy: For Growth!

Therapy is often sought to reduce the distress and tackle mental health issues, but therapy can be so much more. It can help us grow, improve our lives, and increase our pleasure, happiness, and even uncover a sense of greater purpose.

The 9 Signs of Addiction and How to Start Recovery

In the article, we’ll look at what addiction is, what the 9 signs of addiction are, and how to begin your journey to recovery.

Mental Health Recovery, Personal Growth, Recovery, Bristol TherapyJohn McGuirkNovember 18, 2019addiction, Bristol, therapy, recoveryComment