articles

I write articles with my thoughts on a variety of mental health topics, so you can get to know how I work. These are just a few ideas - take what works for you, leave what doesn't :)

Making friends as an adult

Something that often comes up in therapy and support groups, is how hard it can be to make friends as an adult. When we are children, we...

April Cunliffe

Oct 28, 20243 min read

Affirmations for Self Esteem

What are affirmations? I’ve been using affirmations as a daily practice to support my self esteem, confidence and mental health. So what...

April Cunliffe

Oct 23, 20243 min read

Self-sabotage

We’ve all done it. To some extent or other, we have found ourselves doing something that we know is not good for us. We might have kept...

April Cunliffe

Oct 7, 20242 min read

The importance of trans and nonbinary affirming therapy

Working with LGBTQIA+ identities is a key component of my practice. I work hard to create a safe place for transgender and gender...

April Cunliffe

Oct 2, 20242 min read

Working with depression

Depression is something any of us can experience in our lives. It often involves low mood, and can also involve a loss of motivation, a...

April Cunliffe

Sep 27, 20242 min read

Trauma and its role in mental health

Trauma, or difficult experiences, can play a role in later difficulties with mental health and low mood. So what is trauma? And how could...

April Cunliffe

Sep 18, 20243 min read

How to start reading again

Hey. Have you been struggling to read? This one’s for you. Depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD - all these and more, can affect your...

April Cunliffe

Sep 10, 20242 min read

5 ways to engage with therapy if you have ADHD

It’s not always easy to engage with therapy, and with ADHD there can be additional challenges. So whether you have ADHD or are wondering...

April Cunliffe

Aug 28, 20243 min read

5 benefits of online therapy

Is this your first time considering therapy? Or have you never done it online? Here’s five ways that online therapy can help: 1. It fits...

April Cunliffe

Aug 21, 20242 min read

I don’t want to talk about my past. Can I still go to therapy?

If you're wanting to start therapy, you might not want to go into depth about your history. Let's talk about what therapy looks like in...

April Cunliffe

Aug 14, 20243 min read

What is therapy? 6 key features of my style

If it’s your first time trying therapy, you might be unsure of what therapy means. With over 400 styles of therapy out there, it’s okay...

April Cunliffe

Aug 1, 20243 min read

Quick-Start Guide to Journaling

I've been journaling daily for nine years, and it's been so helpful! It's a simple way to engage in self-care, process the past and work...

April Cunliffe

Jul 29, 20245 min read

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articles

Making friends as an adult

Affirmations for Self Esteem

Self-sabotage

The importance of trans and nonbinary affirming therapy

Working with depression

Trauma and its role in mental health

How to start reading again

5 ways to engage with therapy if you have ADHD

5 benefits of online therapy

I don’t want to talk about my past. Can I still go to therapy?

What is therapy? 6 key features of my style

Quick-Start Guide to Journaling

Email

Phone / Whatsapp

Connect

Address

cosy therapy

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