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How Do Thoughts and Emotions Affect Health
Your body reacts when you’re stressed, anxious, or upset, even if you don’t realise it. Maybe your stomach tightens, your heart races, or your shoulders feel heavy. These physical sensations aren’t random, they’re powerful reminders of how deeply our minds and bodies are connected. Understanding how thoughts and emotions affect health can completely change the way we approach wellbeing. Our inner dialogue, emotional patterns, and stress responses don’t just influence how we f

Celia Bray
6 days ago5 min read


Understanding the Healing Power of Body Awareness in Trauma Recovery
When I first began exploring the connection between the body and trauma, I was struck by how much wisdom our physical selves carry. So...

Celia Bray
Oct 76 min read


Overcoming Anxiety with Somatic Psychology: Tools and Techniques
Anxiety can feel like a storm brewing inside the body – heart racing, breath tightening, thoughts spiralling. For many of us, the more we...

Celia Bray
Sep 236 min read


How to Talk about Trauma in Therapy
When I first sit down with someone in therapy, one questions they might ask me is: “How do I even begin to talk about trauma?” It’s such...

Celia Bray
Sep 146 min read


How Emotions Show Up in the Body
One of the most fascinating and healing discoveries I’ve made in my work is just how deeply emotions live in our bodies. When I ask...

Celia Bray
Sep 76 min read


Self Care Strategies for Mental Health
Let’s talk real life for a moment. If you’re like most people I work with in my therapy room, you’ve probably had moments where your...

Celia Bray
Aug 266 min read


How Couple Therapy Can Improve Relationships?
There’s something quietly heartbreaking about feeling alone while being in a relationship. Maybe you’re arguing over the same things...

Celia Bray
Aug 215 min read


Integrating Mindfulness into Therapy for Stress Management
Let’s be honest—life these days isn’t exactly low-stress. Between the constant notifications, juggling work or study, trying to be...

Celia Bray
Aug 176 min read


What Is Somatic Symptom Disorder in Psychology?
Have you ever had physical symptoms—like pain, fatigue, or dizziness—that just wouldn’t go away, even after medical tests showed nothing...

Celia Bray
Jul 244 min read


The Benefits of Somatic Therapy
Have you ever felt like your body is holding onto something — even when your mind tells you everything’s fine? I’ve had those moments,...

Celia Bray
Jul 174 min read
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