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The Second Pillar - Incorporating Movement in Your Life to Benefit Emotional & Physical Wellbeing
In a previous post (here) I introduced the concept of the Four Pillars of health, of which exercise/movement is one. Modern lifestyle has...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Jun 29, 20224 min read
3 Strategies for Developing Self-Acceptance
In a recent post I talked about self-esteem and self-acceptance. When we can accept ourselves, acknowledging both our flaws and our...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Jun 22, 20223 min read
The First Pillar - Is there Something Getting in the Way of Your Sleep?
Recently I introduced the four pillars of health, of which sleep is one. Sleep is probably one of the most neglected pillars of the four,...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Jun 15, 20224 min read
How is Performance Affected by Anxiety - Can Anxiety Actually help?
Imagine I had a magic wand and could wave away anxiety so you’d never experience it again – would you want me to wave it? I ask...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Jun 8, 20223 min read
The Four Pillars of Health - Optimising Sleep, Movement, Relaxation, Nutrition for Wellness
Sleep, Movement, Nutrition, and Relaxation are the foundation of wellbeing. Understand how each of these is impacting your heath.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Jun 1, 20228 min read
The Dangers of Comparing Yourself to Others
Comparing yourself to others is a reliable way to reduce your confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. It is quite a natural thing to do...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
May 25, 20223 min read
Self-esteem & Self-acceptance - How are they Related?
Throughout the years of working with clients I have noticed that, regardless of the difficulties people are bringing to therapy, more...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
May 18, 20223 min read
But it was just a little thing… (a Metaphor to Understand Overwhelm)
Clients often tell me that they can’t understand why what seems to be only a small event in their life has ended up triggering their...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
May 11, 20222 min read
The 'Ball in a Box' Metaphor for Grief
We all experience loss in our lives and often clients will ask me to help them understand their experience of grief. On those occasions...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
May 4, 20222 min read
Unhelpful Thinking Patterns 11/11 - Emotional Reasoning
This is the final part of a series looking at common unhelpful thinking habits. These are patterns of thinking that our minds can slip...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Apr 27, 20224 min read
Unhelpful Thinking Patterns 10/11 - Judgements & Labelling
This is the tenth part of a series looking at common unhelpful thinking habits. These are patterns of thinking that our minds can slip...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Apr 20, 20223 min read
Unhelpful Thinking Patterns 9/11 - Shoulds & Musts
This is the ninth part of a series looking at common unhelpful thinking habits. These are patterns of thinking that our minds can slip...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Apr 13, 20223 min read
Unhelpful Thinking Patterns 8/11 - Predictions & Catastrophising.
This is the eighth part of a series looking at common unhelpful thinking habits. These are patterns of thinking that our minds can slip...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Apr 6, 20223 min read
Unhelpful Thinking Patterns 7/11 - Mind Reading
This is the seventh part of a series looking at common unhelpful thinking habits. These are patterns of thinking that our minds can slip...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 30, 20223 min read
Unhelpful Thinking Patterns 6/11 - Mountains & Molehills
This is the sixth part of a series looking at common unhelpful thinking habits. These are patterns of thinking that our minds can slip...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Why Do I Always Focus on the Negative? Understanding the Mental Filter Trap
Struggling with glass-half-empty thinking? Discover what mental filtering is, why your brain focuses on the negative, and how to retrain your thoughts with self-kindness and practical CBT tools.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 16, 202212 min read
Why Do I Always Assume the Worst? How to Stop Overgeneralising Your Thoughts
Overgeneralising and assuming the worst fuels anxiety and hopelessness, especially during chronic stress. Learn what overgeneralising is, why it happens, and how to stop negative thought patterns before they spiral.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 9, 20229 min read
What Is 'Black and White' Thinking and Why Is It So Common?
Discover what Black and White Thinking is, why it's so common, and how to shift toward a more flexible mindset using practical, compassionate CBT tools.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Mar 2, 20228 min read
Understanding and managing feelings
Human beings have been walking around on this planet for millennia and for the majority of that time we lived without all the technology...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 27, 20226 min read
Why Am I Always So Self-Critical? How to Master Self-Kindness
Struggling with self-criticism and anxiety? Discover how harsh self-talk fuels the cycle—and learn practical ways to break free and build self-compassion.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 23, 20229 min read
Overthinking 101 - Your Thoughts Aren’t Always Facts
Struggling with overthinking? Discover practical CBT strategies, self-help tools, and expert insights to calm your racing mind and break free from mental loops.
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Feb 16, 20229 min read
How Do I Deal with Anxiety? - Tip #3 (The Worry Tree)
In an earlier post I introduced you to a flowchart that you can use to help process worries. Another popular tool in Cognitive...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Nov 24, 20211 min read
A Book Review: "Maybe you should talk to someone"
Ever wonder if your therapist has their own therapist? Book review - "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone"
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Nov 17, 20214 min read
Can Sound Heal the Body?
At the end of April 2020 the first Covid lockdown was in full swing in the UK - the government had extended the measures for weeks beyond...
Sarah Cosway | BABCP
Nov 13, 20215 min read
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CBT and Anxiety
CBT helps you to cultivate effective tools to manage Anxiety when it shows up – whatever the flavour (Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, OCD, Panic Attacks)
Stop fear getting the way of living
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CBT equips you with proven strategies and skills for overcoming debilitating worry.
Worry is the thief of joy, but learning to embrace the present is the gateway to a brighter future.
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