Do you struggle with your relationship with alcohol?Has it caused difficulty for you and other people?Has it been suggested to you that it might be a good idea for you to live a sober life? In this episode I speak with Scott Pearson. When Scott

Episode 31 Living With ADHD - Tom's Story

23 days ago 55m 54s

Living with ADHD can present it's own unique challenges and difficulties. Sadly, it can create additional mental health problems for the person. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I

Episode 30 Trauma & Breath Work - Interview With Pat Divilly

May 12th, 2024 43m 23s

Working with patients who have experienced trauma is part of my job as a psychologist. Trauma changes how the brain and the body functions and treatment is needed to assist and support that patient to recover.Breath work is a form of treatment

I Have Issues - Episode 29 ATTACHMENT - What's Your Style & Why That Matters?

Apr 27th, 2024 40m 18s

Have you been told that you have an issue with attachment?Do you fall into the same negative patterns in relationships? Do you have a fear of abandonment and crave relationship security, often causing you dreadful anxiety? Attachment is somethi

Episode 28 SURVIVING SUICIDE - Tanya's Story

Apr 13th, 2024 39m 48s

Living with mental health difficulties can sometimes cause the person to become hopeless and feel that life is just too hard to live.This can leave the person vulnerable to having suicidal thoughts, which can change into plans and attempts. As

Episode 27 VICARIOUS TRAUMA -- What Is It & How You Can Manage It.

Mar 30th, 2024 36m

Do you suffer from vicarious trauma?Do you know what it is and how it can effect you?If you do have vicarious trauma, what can you do about it?Vicarious trauma can be a serious issue for people who's job it is work with people who have been tr

Episode 26 SELF AWARENESS - Why You Need This.

Mar 16th, 2024 38m 30s

How well do you know yourself on a psychological level?Would you say that you have good self-awareness ?Have you been told that you have low or no self-awareness?Self-awareness is an issue that lots of people can struggle with.People with this

Episode 25 LONELINESS - How You Can Beat it.

Feb 21st, 2024 36m 4s

Do you struggle with bouts of loneliness?Is loneliness causing you poor mental health?Are you concerned about the impact of loneliness on someone you care about? Loneliness has been been described as a disease that can cause poor mental and phy

Episode 24 GRIEF - How Can You Cope?

Feb 6th, 2024 37m 19s

Are you experiencing grief?Are you trying to support someone who is grieving?Grief is one of the most intense psychological experiences we can go through.It consumes our life, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless and scared.Grief can cause a numb

I Have Issues - Episode 23 TOXIC MASCULINITY

Jan 21st, 2024 38m

What exactly is Toxic Masculinity?How does someone develop the issue of Toxic Masculinity? What can you do if you have an issue with Toxic Masculinity or know someone who has? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I explore the issue of To

I Have Issues - Episode 22 BURNOUT

Jan 7th, 2024 31m 33s

Do you feel you have Burnout?Is Burnout something that you are concerned about, for you or for someone you care about? What exactly is Burnout and is it really such a big deal?In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Bu

I Have Issues - Episode 21 NARCISSISM

Dec 10th, 2023 40m 19s

Have you been told you have an issue with Narcissism? Do you have someone in your life that you believe has an issue with Narcissism?Is there a Narcissist that is causing chaos in your life? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss

I Have Issues - Episode 20 HEARTBREAK

Nov 27th, 2023 28m 25s

Are you living with the pain of a broken heart?Have you been dealing with the end of a relationship that you didn't want to finish?Does your broken heart cause you to find life a struggle to live? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I di

I Have Issues - Episode 19 INSECURITY

Nov 12th, 2023 36m 50s

Do you feel insecure about some aspect of yourself?Do you find it hard to accept yourself for all that you are?Does insecurity cause you to feel sad, anxious or depressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of insec

I Have Issues - Episode 18 CONTROL

Oct 22nd, 2023 47m 51s

Do you find it hard to express your emotions and feelings? Do you try to control your feelings because you are afraid to appear weak?Have you been told that you are emotionally repressed? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss t

I Have Issues - Episode 17 TEENAGE SUICIDE

Oct 8th, 2023 47m 52s

Suicide rates in England for 15-19 year olds are the highest they have been in 30 years.The loss of any young person to suicide is utterly tragic and obviously devasting to their family, friends and community. In the latest episode of ' I Have

I Have Issues - Episode 16 AUTISM

Sep 24th, 2023 49m 8s

Are you someone who is living with a diagnosis of Autism?Do you think you may have Autism? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has Autism? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Autism. There can

I Have Issues - Episode 15 ANOREXIA

Sep 11th, 2023 50m 32s

Do you struggle with Anorexia?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue Anorexia?Are you a family member or friend of someone living with Anorexia? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Anorexia. I

I Have Issues - Episode 14 DRUGS

Aug 28th, 2023 40m 53s

Are you regularly using recreational drugs and this has now become a problem for you?Are you using drugs as a coping mechanism to deal with your life and feel trapped?Are you concerned that someone you care about does or may have a problem with

I Have Issues - Episode 13 TRUST

Aug 13th, 2023 41m 13s

Do you find it hard to trust people? Are you weary of people's motives and are overly paranoid or suspicious? Do you put up a protective barrier to keep people away, as you feel that people in general can't be trusted? Have you been told that y

I Have Issues - Episode 12 GAMBLING

Jul 31st, 2023 52m 3s

Do you struggle with gambling issues?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling? Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling.

I Have Issues - Episode 11 DENIAL

Jul 15th, 2023 38m 24s

Do you struggle to accept parts of who you are? Do you hide the truth about yourself out or fear of judgement or shame?Do you lie to stop people finding out about your life and so live a double-life instead? In the latest episode of ' I Have I

I Have Issues - Episode 10 ADHD

Jul 2nd, 2023 52m 16s

Are you someone who is living with a diagnosis of ADHD?Do you think you may have ADHD? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has ADHD? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of ADHD. There can be a lo

I Have Issues - Episode 9 JEALOUSY

Jun 18th, 2023 39m 23s

Do you struggle with jealousy in relationships? Are you prone to being paranoid about people in your life being faithful?Do you engage in controlling behaviours because you feel insecure? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the

I Have Issues - Episode 8 MENTAL HEALTH IN CHILDREN

Jun 4th, 2023 42m 26s

Are you a concerned parent worried about your child's mental health?Do you have a child who struggles with their mental health?Do you know how to talk to you child about mental health? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the is