The Therapy Company

The Therapy Company Specialist private mental health support for Adults & Children. ADHD & Autism assessments, psychiatry, eating disorders, addiction & at-home detox programme.

Online or in-person appointments. Confidential, professional support when it matters most. The Therapy Company provides access to consultant psychiatrists, psychotherapists, BACP-registered counsellors, EMDR/CBT practitioners, mental health nurses and complementary therapists - with more than 20 clinicians supporting Adults & Children across the North West. Our clinicians have extensive experience

assessing, diagnosing and treating ADHD, Autism, eating disorders, addiction, trauma, anxiety and depression. With medical and therapeutic expertise under one roof, we provide professional private and confidential support that focuses on you, not just the diagnosis. Whether online or face-to-face in Preston, you’ll have fast access to our specialist clinicians, without long waits or rushed appointments. Meet our team of clinicians - www.thetherapycompany.co.uk/meet-the-team/

Could these be ADHD traits you’ve always put down to personality?Maybe you’ve always been the person who’s late for ever...
03/09/2026

Could these be ADHD traits you’ve always put down to personality?

Maybe you’ve always been the person who’s late for everything, loses track of time, puts things off until the pressure kicks in, relies heavily on reminders or makes decisions on impulse.

On their own, those things don’t mean you have ADHD.

But when the same patterns have been there for years and start affecting work, relationships, organisation or everyday life, they can be worth looking into.

Our free adult ADHD screening asks 12 short questions and gives you an indication of whether it may be worth exploring ADHD further.

It isn’t a diagnosis, it’s simply a starting point.

If you recognise some of these patterns in yourself, you can take our free 12-question ADHD screening here:

https://thetherapycompany.co.uk/adhd-screening/

Nobody would guess you’re struggling.You still go to work, reply to messages, make plans and keep everything moving whil...
01/09/2026

Nobody would guess you’re struggling.

You still go to work, reply to messages, make plans and keep everything moving while feeling anxious, overwhelmed or mentally exhausted underneath it all.

Sometimes the hardest part is that everything looks fine from the outside, so you convince yourself you should be coping better than you are.

If things have felt heavier lately, you don’t have to wait until they become unmanageable before asking for support.

The Therapy Company offers private counselling, CBT and psychiatry in Preston, and online across the UK.

When you’re ready 💚

Addiction can affect anyone.Someone can have a job, a family, a home and appear to have everything together while strugg...
31/08/2026

Addiction can affect anyone.

Someone can have a job, a family, a home and appear to have everything together while struggling privately with alcohol or drug use.

The shame surrounding addiction can make asking for help much harder, particularly when someone feels they’ll be judged for needing support.

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, it’s worth remembering that addiction is a health issue. Compassion, appropriate treatment and the chance to ask for help without judgement can make a real difference.

The Therapy Company provides addiction support, therapy, private psychiatry and medically managed home detox where clinically appropriate.

When you’re ready 💚

📍 Preston, Lancashire and online across the UK

Meet Amanda Englishby, Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist at The Therapy Company. 💚Amanda supports people experiencing anx...
27/08/2026

Meet Amanda Englishby, Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist at The Therapy Company. 💚

Amanda supports people experiencing anxiety, stress, fears, phobias and unwanted habits or behaviours through clinical hypnotherapy.

Amanda's work focuses on understanding what may be driving those patterns and using hypnotherapy techniques to help people develop different responses and feel better able to manage them.

If you’ve been wondering about hypnotherapy, what it involves or whether it could be relevant to something you’re struggling with, Amanda is part of the team here to help.

Appointments are available in Preston and online.

When you’re ready 💚

They were absolutely fine a few weeks ago. Now bedtime is taking longer, they’re asking what class they’ll be in, whethe...
25/08/2026

They were absolutely fine a few weeks ago. Now bedtime is taking longer, they’re asking what class they’ll be in, whether their friends will still be there, what their new teacher will be like, or suddenly saying their stomach hurts when school comes up.

Sometimes it’s obvious that a child is worried about going back to school. Other times, not so much.

They might be more snappy than usual, struggle to settle at night, complain of feeling sick or start saying they don’t want to go back. As a parent, you'll probably notice when it feels like more than the usual back-to-school nerves.

For plenty of children, those nerves ease once the uniform is back on, the first few mornings are out of the way and school starts feeling normal again. For others, the worry can build and begin affecting sleep, appetite, family life or how they feel about going in each day.

That’s often the point where “back-to-school nerves” can start to feel like something more.

If this sounds familiar in your house at the moment, you’re definitely not the only one having these conversations before September. 💚

Channel 4 called its programme The Great ADHD Myth?Diagnoses have risen significantly, more adults are recognising ADHD ...
21/08/2026

Channel 4 called its programme The Great ADHD Myth?

Diagnoses have risen significantly, more adults are recognising ADHD traits in themselves and children are growing up in a world of smartphones, constant stimulation and different pressures to those experienced by previous generations. There are also questions around private assessments, medication and whether every person struggling with attention or concentration has ADHD.

All of this is worth talking about, but none of it means ADHD itself is a myth.

This is where a lot of the reaction to the programme seems to come from. Asking whether ADHD is always diagnosed correctly is very different from asking whether ADHD is real, yet the two ideas can easily get blurred together.

Poor sleep can affect concentration, as can anxiety, trauma, stress and a whole range of other things. Spending hours scrolling through short-form content probably isn’t doing any of us many favours either, and there is a reasonable argument that schools and workplaces are not always designed well for people who think or behave differently.

The fact that other things can affect attention does not make ADHD disappear.

ADHD was being described long before TikTok, smartphones and social media existed, and it is recognised as a neurodevelopmental condition. For some people, its impact goes far beyond being easily distracted or forgetting where they put their keys. It can affect work, education, relationships, finances, organisation, emotional regulation and day-to-day life.

That does not mean ADHD should be beyond scrutiny. If diagnoses are increasing, we should ask why. If the quality of private assessments varies, that should be challenged. If medication is being prescribed, people should be able to question the evidence, risks and alternatives. If modern life is making concentration harder for all of us, that deserves discussion too.

Maybe this is where the real debate should sit.

Are we getting better at recognising ADHD, are we sometimes diagnosing it when something else is going on, or are both things happening at the same time?

That feels like a better conversation than asking whether ADHD is a myth.

What did you make of the programme?

A common question people have before starting therapy is: “Do I need a diagnosis first?”The answer is no.You don’t need ...
20/08/2026

A common question people have before starting therapy is: “Do I need a diagnosis first?”

The answer is no.

You don’t need a formal diagnosis before seeking counselling, EMDR or CBT. People often start therapy because anxiety is becoming harder to manage, their mood has changed, stress is affecting everyday life, relationships feel difficult, or they simply know they’re struggling and want some support.

You also don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong or what type of therapy you need. Part of that first conversation is understanding what you’re experiencing and what kind of support may be appropriate.

A psychiatric assessment is a different route. This may be considered where there are questions around diagnosis, medication or a medical treatment plan, but it isn’t a requirement before starting therapy.

If you’ve been wondering whether what you’re experiencing is “enough” to speak to someone about, you don’t need a label before asking for help.

The Therapy Company provides counselling, CBT, EMDR and private psychiatry appointments in Preston, with online appointments also available.

💬 “I’m fine. I’m just tired.”💬 “I’ve got a lot on at the minute.”💬 “It’ll settle down.”💬 “Other people have got it worse...
18/08/2026

💬 “I’m fine. I’m just tired.”

💬 “I’ve got a lot on at the minute.”

💬 “It’ll settle down.”

💬 “Other people have got it worse.”

Sometimes those things are true. Other times they’re also the phrases people use when they’re trying to keep going without really acknowledging how much they’re struggling.

💼 You can still get up for work.

📱 Still answer messages.

👨‍👩‍👧 Still look after the kids.

😂 Still make people laugh.

➡️ Still get through the day.

From the outside, very little may look wrong. You’re still showing up, getting things done and keeping everything moving, so other people assume you’re okay.

You can start believing that too.

But functioning and feeling okay aren’t always the same thing.

Your head can feel constantly busy. Your sleep can be poor. Your patience can wear thin. Everything can start to feel heavier, even though you’re still managing to do the things expected of you.

And sometimes “I’m just tired” has quietly been the answer for months.

Struggling doesn’t have to look like falling apart.

Sometimes the first sign that something needs attention is realising just how much effort it’s taking to appear fine.

Meet Jonny Fuller, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at The Therapy Company.Jonny brings more than 12 years of clini...
13/08/2026

Meet Jonny Fuller, Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at The Therapy Company.

Jonny brings more than 12 years of clinical experience from a range of mental healthcare settings and, alongside his work as a psychotherapist, lectures in Mental Health Nursing Theory and Practice at the University of Lancashire.

He specialises in psychotherapy for depression and a range of anxiety problems, including obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, generalised anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and phobias.

CBT can help people explore how thoughts, feelings and behaviours may be connected, recognise patterns that are affecting everyday life and work towards different ways of responding.

Jonny offers appointments face-to-face in Preston and virtually by video call, giving people the option to access support in the way that works best for them.

If you have been considering CBT, or you are unsure whether it could be the right type of support for what you are experiencing, you can learn more about Jonny and his work on our website.

You do not need to have everything worked out before making an enquiry.

Can anxiety cause physical symptoms?Yes. Anxiety can affect your body as well as your thoughts and emotions, and sometim...
11/08/2026

Can anxiety cause physical symptoms?

Yes. Anxiety can affect your body as well as your thoughts and emotions, and sometimes the physical symptoms are the first thing somebody notices.

A racing or more noticeable heartbeat, dizziness, headaches, nausea, stomach problems, muscle tension, breathlessness, disrupted sleep and feeling unusually tired can all occur alongside anxiety.

Why does anxiety feel so physical?

When you feel anxious or threatened, your body’s stress response can become activated. This can affect your heart rate, breathing, muscles and digestive system, which is why anxiety can sometimes feel like something is physically wrong rather than simply feeling worried.

Those sensations can then create more anxiety. Feeling your heart racing, becoming dizzy or noticing tightness in your body may make you focus more closely on what you are feeling, particularly if you do not know why it is happening.

Many symptoms associated with anxiety can also have other causes. Heart palpitations, for example, can also be linked with exercise, lack of sleep, medication, caffeine and other factors. New, unexplained, persistent or concerning physical symptoms should therefore be discussed with an appropriate healthcare professional.

If anxiety itself has become persistent, is affecting your sleep, making everyday situations harder, interfering with relationships or work, or causing you to avoid things you would normally do, it may also be worth seeking mental health support.

At The Therapy Company, support for anxiety can include counselling, CBT and private psychiatry depending on what you are experiencing and the support that is appropriate.

Appointments are available in Preston, with online appointments available for suitable services.

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