Journaling is widely recognised as a helpful practice in many therapeutic approaches. I have practised journaling myself for over a decade, and I’ve found it fundamental both for my own personal development and for my work as a therapist. I regularly suggest journaling to clients, and many discover that this simple practice can have a meaningful impact on their mental health. In this article, I explore four ways journaling can support mental health, emotional wellbeing, and s

Many people today experience anxiety not only as fear or stress, but as a deeper sense of disorientation, a feeling of being lost, unsure of who they are or where their life is heading. In a world that offers endless choices but very few shared narratives, it’s easy to feel unmoored. Traditional sources of meaning - religion, community, stable identities - no longer provide the structure they once did. We are freer than previous generations, but that freedom often comes with

Do you ever feel stuck? Maybe it’s a decision you can’t make, a problem you can’t solve, or an assignment that just won’t move forward....