Brightside Psychology

07/11/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Agnetha to our ever expanding team of experienced clinicians!

Agnetha is a registered EMDR practitioner, CBT Psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 15 years of experience working across the NHS, charitable and private mental health services.

Agnetha works with a broad range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, trauma and the emotional impact of living with long-term conditions. She also has a special interest in working with those from marginalised communities, including those adjusting to life in a new country.

We’re very excited to have Agnetha join our team! She is available Tues - Fri with immediate availability. You can learn more about her by visiting: https://www.brightsidepsychology.com/agnetha-kuruson

31/10/2026

Considering therapy but unsure which approach might be right for you? This post might help!

Any therapy decisions will be guided by your preferences and goals but you don’t need to decide before getting in touch.

At Brightside we offer a free, no obligation 15-minute call with our Clinical Director to discuss your options. You can book this directly via our website at www.brightsidepsychology.com

24/10/2026

I’m looking forward to joining Jim Bertram for this men’s mental health event at Porsche Wolverhampton on 19th November. The event is free and open to all, but you must get a ticket to attend. Early booking as advised as numbers are limited. I really hope to see you there!



Because silence is never strength

Let’s break the silence and speak up together—because staying quiet ain’t power!

14/10/2026

A big thanks to Polly and the team at Treetops Dental Surgery for hosting a Note From A Neighbour collection box. The notes have all now been collected and we’re looking forward to distributing them from November ❤️✍️

A story to make you smile on BBC Radio WM!
Sophie, the mastermind behind Brightside Psychology, recently featured on BBC Radio WM alongside Polly to share the heartwarming story behind Note from a Neighbour - a wonderful Brightside initiative that we’re proud to have supported as part of our monthly commitment to the community.
The radio segment explored how a few thoughtful, anonymous words can make a real difference to both the person writing them and the person receiving them. Our Message Box has now been collected and the anonymous notes are being distributed to local residents. We can’t wait for these little messages of kindness to reach the people who need them most!
Now, let’s keep that positivity going... Drop your favourite positive affirmation, words of encouragement or little pick-me-up in the comments below. You never know who might need to read them today!
🎧 Missed the feature? Listen again (from approximately 1:08:20):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00321g6?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

14/10/2026

A story to make you smile on BBC Radio WM!
Sophie, the mastermind behind Brightside Psychology, recently featured on BBC Radio WM alongside Polly to share the heartwarming story behind Note from a Neighbour - a wonderful Brightside initiative that we’re proud to have supported as part of our monthly commitment to the community.
The radio segment explored how a few thoughtful, anonymous words can make a real difference to both the person writing them and the person receiving them. Our Message Box has now been collected and the anonymous notes are being distributed to local residents. We can’t wait for these little messages of kindness to reach the people who need them most!
Now, let’s keep that positivity going... Drop your favourite positive affirmation, words of encouragement or little pick-me-up in the comments below. You never know who might need to read them today!
🎧 Missed the feature? Listen again (from approximately 1:08:20):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00321g6?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

10/10/2026

I enjoyed talking to Nesta McGregor on BBC Radio 5 Live this morning about panic attacks and this was one of the questions that he asked me: are panic attacks physical or psychological? My answer was both!

Panic attacks involve sudden physiological changes in the body, but they’re also often accompanied by catastrophic thoughts. Understanding how the physical and psychological components interact can be an important step in learning how to manage them.

It was great to have this opportunity to talk about this common experience, to normalise them, and to share some tips on how to manage them.

06/10/2026

Do you experience panic attacks?

I contributed to this BBC article today explaining what happens during a panic attack, how to support yourself or someone else who is experiencing panic, and when to seek medical care.

If you’d like support to manage and overcome panic disorder, please do reach out. There are multiple therapies that can help.

What a panic attack feels like, how to cope and when to seek urgent medical help.

05/10/2026

It’s been a busy morning of BBC WM interviews!

We started by welcoming Sarah Julian from the BBC WM Breakfast Show to Brightside Psychology to talk about our Note From A Neighbour project here in Codsall.

It was great to also be joined by Cllr Kath Perry MBE, Leader of South Staffordshire Council, Polly Bhambra from Treetops Dental Practice, Nicki Kiely from Codsall Community High School, Charlotte Davies from Charlotte The Copywriter and Charlie Holmes, Psychology A-Level student. We talked about the project, why community connection is so valuable and how people across Codsall have got involved.

I loved reading some of the notes on air. People have written from the heart and it was lovely to be able to share some of their words. Sarah’s interviews will be aired across BBC WM over the next few days, so listen out for them.

Then at 10.15am, I joined Ed James live on BBC WM to talk about panic attacks, following Alison Hammond speaking publicly about her recent experience of them.

We talked about the symptoms of a panic attack, what you can do to help yourself in the moment and when symptoms should be checked out medically.

Two very different conversations but both valuable in understanding mental health. Thank you to BBC WM for these opportunities!

30/09/2026

Thank you to Codsall Community Nursery for getting involved in our Note From A Neighbour project, showing that even the youngest members of our community can make a big difference to someone’s day!