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Q: “I’m a newly qualified therapist suffering from burnout. I struggle with imposter syndrome and work-life boundaries. I find it very difficult to switch off after work and find myself worrying about clients. These past three months have been particularly stressful as my long-term relationship ended and I underwent testing for a serious health problem (turns out I’m okay). What are some practical steps I can take to recover from burnout?"

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Q: “I've been working long hours for the past few months and my body feels constantly tense, especially my shoulders and neck, and I keep catching myself tensing my jaw. I've started to have headaches and I think it might be related. Do you have any tips for how I can relax my body?"

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Q: "I just came across the term “splitting” and it’s definitely something I suffer from in my relationships. I’d like some tips on how to recognise when it’s happening and how to deal with it."

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Q: "Lately I've been feeling really bored, flat and like I have no energy to do anything. What are some steps I can take to feel more energised?"

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Q: "I've recently decided to start therapy, but I don't know how to go about it. I'm scared of making the wrong choice. How do you choose a therapist to work with?"

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Q: "I'm struggling with feelings of worthlessness that always come sneaking in. They seem to be kept away by the things I accomplish. I want to learn how to feel more confident and accepting of myself regardless of what I achieve. Can you help?"

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Q: "Can you give me some anger management tips?"

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Q: "I struggle to quiet my mind at night and it's stopping me from getting to sleep at a reasonable hour. How can I learn to switch off?"

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Q: "What are some concrete tools people can use to better sit with uncertainty?"

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Q: "I've been putting off an important task and the guilt that I feel about it has been bringing me down. I'm usually a very conscientious person but somehow, I just can’t bring myself to get on with it and this is taking a toll on my emotions. What may be the best way to conquer this?"

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Q: "When I get stressed, I fail to put into practice all the advice I have read and been given. In particular, mindfulness focused breathing, which should be relatively easy to put into practice (I have been doing yoga on/off for years). Why don't I think to put it to good use when I need it the most?"

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