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18/05/2026

Save this post as a self-care menu for your mind, body, and spirit

Each morning and evening, I try to do one small thing for my mind, body, and spirit to make sure I am caring for myself in a balanced way.

Tell me, how will you take care of yourself today?

16/05/2026

I always mess everything up." "They definitely hate me." "If it is not perfect, it is a failure." Sound familiar?

These are cognitive distortions, and almost everyone experiences them. They may feel true, but they are not. Therapy can help you recognize and reframe these patterns.

Save this, it might explain a lot.
📞 Get in touch today to book an appointment and take the first step towards feeling more supported and in control.
💬 If this resonates with you, feel free to get in touch. We are here to help.

Appointments available for children, teenagers and adults in Reading and Wallingford, Thame, and online.

Book your appointment here:
https://oxford-talking-therapies.selectandbook.com/

14/05/2026

We are pleased to offer appointments for children, young people, and adults in Wallingford and Reading, providing a safe and supportive space to explore your needs.
Our services include:
* EMDR therapy
* Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
* Couples therapy
* Family sessions
* Psychological support
Whether you are seeking help for anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or personal growth, our experienced team is here to support you with care and understanding.
📞 Get in touch today to book an appointment and take the first step towards feeling more supported and in control.

13/05/2026

Trauma healing is not linear — it is a nervous system journey.
Here is a breakdown of how the body gradually rebuilds a sense of safety after trauma, based on Polyvagal Theory. Understanding these stages helps therapists, clients, and survivors recognise what is happening internally and why healing takes time. 💛
✨ 1. Immobilisation / Shutdown
This is the nervous system’s emergency brake. Numbness, collapse, and disconnection are protective responses, not failures. The body is trying to survive overwhelming stress.
✨ 2. Mobilisation / Hyperarousal
Fight-or-flight becomes the dominant state. Anxiety, panic, hypervigilance, and restlessness show that the system is scanning for danger.
✨ 3. Co-Regulation
Healing begins with safe connection. A grounded, attuned presence, such as a therapist, partner, or friend, helps the system shift out of survival mode.
✨ 4. Self-Regulation
Through practice, skills such as grounding, breathwork, and somatic awareness help the body settle from within. Clients begin to experience moments of control and stability.
✨ 5. Social Engagement
As safety increases, curiosity, presence, empathy, and creativity return. The ventral vagal system comes online, allowing deeper relational and emotional healing.
✨ 6. Resilient Flexibility
The long-term goal is a nervous system that can move between states without becoming stuck. This is where true empowerment, stability, and post-traumatic growth emerge.
Understanding these stages helps reduce shame and encourages compassion, both for clients and for ourselves as clinicians. 💗
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12/05/2026

There are many misconceptions about EMDR. The reality is that it is a multifaceted therapeutic approach and is not as different from other forms of therapy as you might think.

11/05/2026

One of the key concepts in EMDR is understanding the difference between adaptive and maladaptive memory.

When experiences are overwhelming, the brain may store them in a maladaptive way.

This is when:

Triggers occur
Emotions feel intense
Negative beliefs develop
The past feels as though it is happening in the present
However, when memories are stored adaptively, we can recall what happened without feeling overwhelmed.
This is why EMDR can be so effective.
The aim is not to erase memories, but to help the brain reprocess and integrate them.
Clients are not broken.
Their nervous system is doing its best to protect them.
EMDR supports the brain in moving towards adaptive healing.

09/05/2026

EMDR therapy helps the brain to reprocess distressing experiences so they no longer feel overwhelming.
It is an evidence-based approach used to support trauma, post-traumatic stress symptoms, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.
Through structured bilateral stimulation, EMDR supports nervous system healing, encourages cognitive shifts, and promotes healthier relational responses.

08/05/2026

The brain has the ability to change its structure, connections, and patterns based on experience, repetition, and environment.
This is how habits are formed, skills are learned, and old patterns can be gradually replaced with new ones.
Nothing about you is fixed.
With intention, awareness, and care, the mind is always capable of adapting.
Change is not only possible, but it is also built into you.🧠