2025 · 26. June 2025
Understanding something is all very well – just don’t mistake it for meaningful change. That’s one of the points made by psychologist and CBT therapist Dr Steven Phillipson in his thought-provoking essay, Choice. My latest column explores what Phillipson has to say, and how sometimes, we collect insights not as a path to change but as a way to justify inaction.
2023 · 16. November 2023
Anxiety is a universal human experience, a natural response to stressors and challenges we all encounter in life. While it's a common emotion, it's often misunderstood and can manifest in a variety of ways. My latest Southern Star column explores some important things you should know about anxiety.
2020 · 07. May 2020
‘As human beings, we are all “stuck in the mud-hole.” We are all slogging through the “muck,” we are all equally dirty, and we all “stink,” but we give meaning to our lives by pursuing our goals and overcoming challenges.’ Dr Steven Phillipson is a celebrated psychologist today, but as a child he felt inferior and ashamed. My latest column explores how nobody has it easy in life and why we are, as Dr Phillipson says, 'all in the mud-hole together’.
2019 · 04. July 2019
Kinsale CBT therapist Linda Hamilton explains why we should not allow our feelings to guide our actions and beliefs.
2019 · 20. June 2019
Kinsale CBT therapist Linda Hamilton explores what Worry Trick author Dave Carbonell has to say about laughing at your worries.
2019 · 02. May 2019
"I can’t do it", "I didn’t have time", "I have to" – we have more freedom to choose than we think, says Kinsale CBT therapist Linda Hamilton.