Author: Forward Therapy
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Recovering from Religious Trauma through Evidence Based Therapy with a Secular Counsellor
Trigger warning: This article discusses the effects of religious indoctrination on identity and sexuality and subsequent psychological trauma experienced by those who have been conditioned by a cult or religious community. Religious trauma is a description of the psychological distress caused by abusive religious practices, teachings and institutions. It can take many forms, including spiritual […]
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Do I Have OCD? What It Means to be Obsessed or Fixated and How to Get Help
In these unsettling pandemic times, many are questioning their mental health. OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder – is a condition gaining more attention. Some people find they can’t stop thinking about an event or behaviour that is starting to disrupt their life. But what does it really mean to experience OCD and how do you […]
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How to Manage Your Anxiety during Isolation under the Coronavirus Crisis
A 4-point plan of how you can better cope with Anxiety while in Isolation from Coronavirus to maintain good mental health.
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Retroactive Sexual Jealousy: Talk Therapy to Redefine Masculinity and Sexuality
Feeling jealous about your girlfriend or boyfriend’s, wife or husband’s sexual history can lead to obsessive thinking, suspiciousness or controlling behaviour. For some guys it’s related to sexual performance anxiety. But Retroactive Jealousy, as it is sometimes called, is usually not a sign that the relationship is under threat from another party. This sexual jealousy […]
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How to Treat ‘Sex Addiction’: The Role of the Therapist
Is sex addiction really a legitimate mental health problem or just an excuse for sleeping around? That was the question Tom Tilley used to open the Hack Live Sex Addicts programme shown on Australia’s public tv broadcaster the ABC this week. I’m sure a lot of viewers were hoping to get a handle on their […]
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Private Skype Counselling in English for Expats: Tips and Support for Your Journey
Counselling expats, I’m privileged to be invited to hear stories from the private lives of those who trade comfort and familiarity for the unknown. While the expat experience is more often portrayed as glamorous and exciting, many find the reality of living in a different culture to be lonely and challenging, particularly in the first […]