Welcome to the New Year! The start of a new year often signals a time where we stop to reflect on our lives, how we are going, and where we would ultimately like to be.. And of course this often means.. New Years Resolutions! Whether you believe in them or not, during the month of January it can feel like everyone is talking about their “new year, new me” mindset.Have you ever noticed though that come February, most people have forgotten all about it? What is it that makes Ne

As the year draws to a close, I’d like to take this opportunity to acknowledge all those who have worked with You Matter Psychologists over what has been our first full year of operations. An extension of childpsych, You Matter Psychologists brings the same passion and dedication to see each client as a unique individual, and to help them reach their goals – whatever those might be.Above all, we strive to help each client to “be more than who you are”.But how do we do that? M

With the end of the year coming up it can feel like we are being pulled in a million different directions. A lot about this time of year seems to be about excess – whether It is filling up that social calendar until you don’t have time to breathe; remembering all the presents you need to buy; or going above and beyond with spending in general – everything we do seems to be to the maximum at this time of year. And whilst it can be fun, or at least a novelty for a while, it can

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a term that we frequently throw around when referring to our messy homes or unorganised files. Unfortunately, pathological OCD is far more intrusive than we typically experience in everyday life. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), OCD is categorised as one of the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric mental illnesses in the world behind phobias and substance abuse. It can present in many ways but the underlying communality a