Blog by Dan Roberts, Therapist in Highgate, North London

Thoughts, reflections, advice...

» The link between anxiety and avoidance

When we fear something, we are likely to avoid it - but that only makes the problem worse read article

» How to stop worrying all the time

If you are prone to worry, you might be making yourself stressed and anxious. Try taking a 'worry break' to feel calmer and more in control read article

» Overcoming public speaking anxiety

Public speaking anxiety is very common, but it can be treated with CBT. Try using this technique to help yourself feel more confident on the day read article

» What is the story of your life?

We all tell ourselves stories about the key moments of our lives - but if your story makes you unhappy, does it need rewriting? read article

» What kind of therapy should you choose?

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), counselling, psychodynamic psychotherapy... which is right for you? Here's a guide to the different approaches read article

» The 'head-heart lag' in therapy

A common problem in CBT is the gap between logical understanding and 'gut-level' belief - things make sense, but somehow they just don't feel true read article

» The link between thought suppression and anxiety

If you have an anxiety-related problem, you may try to push your anxious thoughts away - unfortunately, this just makes the problem worse read article

» Bibliotherapy for anxiety

Anxiety-related problems are challenging, but cognitive therapy can help. In my fifth 'bibilotherapy' post, here are some of the best books on anxiety read article

» Christmas: a survival guide

Modifying unhelpful beliefs about how things should be will help you keep Christmas stress to a minimum this year read article

» Bibilotherapy on mindfulness

Mindfulness can help with stress, anxiety and chronic pain. In the fourth of my 'bibilotherapy' posts, here are some of the best books on mindfulness read article

» Overcoming health anxiety

Health anxiety can have a profound effect on your life. The good news is that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a proven, effective treatment read article

» My new practice in Highgate

I have recently moved to my new North London practice at The Summit in Highgate - a complementary health centre in the heart of Highgate village read article

» Bibilotherapy on compassion

Part three of my 'bibliotherapy' course suggests books on compassion and compassion-focused therapy (CFT), a new form of psychotherapy read article

» Bibliotherapy for anger issues

Anger problems may be destructive, but they can be resolved. In the second part of my 'bibilotherapy' course, here are some of the best books on anger read article

» Bibliotherapy for depression

In the first of a series on bibliotherapy (a key part of cognitive therapy), this week I recommend some of the best books to help with depression read article

» Overcoming panic attacks

Panic attacks can be really frightening, but understanding what causes your attacks is the first step to overcoming them read article

» What is a Daily Thought Record?

A key aspect of cognitive therapy is writing down your 'automatic thoughts' daily - a simple technique that can make you feel a great deal better read article

» Self-acceptance versus self-esteem

What is the difference between self-acceptance and self-esteem? And if you want to feel better about yourself, which should you aim to develop? read article

» Changing negative thoughts

Negative, unhelpful thinking is at the root of all unhappiness - such as stress, low mood or anxiety. Here's how to challenge your negative thoughts read article

» Skype sessions now available

I now offer sessions via Skype for people living outside London and around the world read article