Category Archives: Mental Health

The O and the C of OCD

OCD has become a bit of a joke – in that it’s common for people to state flippantly that they’re “a bit OCD” about something – when what they really  mean is that they like things to be neat and … Continue reading →

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Is Oscar Pistorius a narcissist?

I’ve been following the Oscar Pistorius trial with interest.  Not only because it is the celebrity sensation du jour, not even because I met Oscar when he was competing in the London 2012 Paralympics, but because as someone who works … Continue reading →

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Understanding and Managing Stress

Stress!  It affects all of us at various times of our lives, but what can we do to manage and reduce it?  I’ve worked successfully with many clients to help them alleviate the effects of stress and anxiety, using both … Continue reading →

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