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# Mustard Therapy & Coaching

Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Counselling & Life Coaching in Salisbury

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## Posts

- [Bonding With Your Baby When You Have Postnatal Depression | Mustard Therapy](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/bonding-with-your-baby-when-you-have-postnatal-depression-mustard-therapy/) - Struggling to bond with your baby because of postnatal depression? Understand why it happens & find gentle ways to build connection, with support in Salisbury.
- [AI is Not Your Psychotherapist - Why Chatbots Cannot Replace Real Therapy](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/ai-is-not-your-psychotherapist-why-chatbots-cannot-replace-real-therapy-2/) - AI chatbots can feel surprisingly human, but they have no clinical judgment, no duty of care, and no real understanding of you.
- [Parenting Traditions Around the World: What Different Cultures Can Teach Us](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/parenting-traditions-around-the-world-what-different-cultures-can-teach-us/) - Explore parenting traditions around the world and what different cultures can teach us about raising emotionally healthy, resilient children.
- [Mental Health During Exams: How Teenagers Can Protect Their Wellbeing and Cope With Stress](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/mental-health-during-exams-how-teenagers-can-protect-their-wellbeing-and-cope-with-stress/) - Practical ways teenagers can support their mental health during exams. Learn how sleep, routine, movement & emotional support can reduce stress & improve focus.
- [Pregnancy Cravings - Why You Need Pickles at Midnight and Other Scientific Mysteries](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/pregnancy-cravings-why-you-need-pickles-at-midnight-and-other-scientific-mysteries/) - Why do pregnancy cravings happen? Discover the science behind cravings in pregnancy, from hormones and brain chemistry to comfort eating, with warmth, humour and practical insight.
- [Psychologist vs Psychotherapist - What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/psychologist-vs-psychotherapist-whats-the-difference-and-which-is-right-for-you/) - Wondering about the difference between a psychologist and a psychotherapist? Learn how each profession works, what support they offer, & how to choose for you.
- [Food and Mental Health, Understanding the Link Between Diet, Mood and the Brain](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/food-and-mental-health-understanding-the-link-between-diet-mood-and-the-brain/) - Explore the link between food and mental health, from the gut brain connection to emotional eating. Understand how to build a healthier relationship with food.
- [Misophonia Treatment: How Therapy Can Reduce Sound Sensitivity and Distress](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/misophonia-treatment-how-therapy-can-reduce-sound-sensitivity-and-distress/) - Misophonia is where certain everyday sounds can trigger intense emotional & physical reactions, and How therapy supports a calmer response to sound sensitivity.
- [Scrolling, Connecting, Comparing - Social Media and Your Mental Health Mental Health Awareness Week 2026](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/scrolling-connecting-comparing-social-media-and-your-mental-health-mental-health-awareness-week-2026/) - This week is Mental Health Awareness Week & this year's theme is loneliness, which turns out to be exactly the right lens through which to look at social media.
- [When Birth Doesn't Go to Plan: How Hypnobirthing Can Still Be Your Greatest Asset](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/when-birth-doesnt-go-to-plan-how-hypnobirthing-can-still-be-your-greatest-asset/) - When birth doesn't go to plan, hypnobirthing doesn't stop working. Discover how it supports you with the birth you actually have, not just the one you imagined.
- [When Your Adult Child Cuts Contact: What Estranged Parents Need to Hear](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/when-your-adult-child-cuts-contact-what-estranged-parents-need-to-hear-2/) - If your adult child has cut contact, the silence can feel sudden and cruel. But research tells a different story. Our therapists discuss what might help.
- [The Last Stretch: How to Survive Late Pregnancy When You've Already Got a Toddler in Tow](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/the-last-stretch-how-to-survive-late-pregnancy-when-youve-already-got-a-toddler-in-tow/) - Why does late pregnancy feel so much harder when you've already got a toddler? A look at parenting's most overlooked transitions.
- [Mounjaro, Ozempic and Emotional Eating - The Missing Piece in Weight Loss](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/mounjaro-ozempic-and-emotional-eating-the-missing-piece-in-weight-loss/) - Emotional eating is about more than hunger. Explore why Mounjaro and Ozempic don’t address the root causes, and how psychotherapy can help you heal your relationship with food.
- [Therapy for Emetophobia – Understanding the Fear of Vomiting and How Therapy Can Help](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/therapy-for-emetophobia-understanding-the-fear-of-vomiting-and-how-therapy-can-help/) - Recovery from emetophobia is about helping the brain recognise that the possibility of illness is not a constant threat.
- [The Mental Health Benefits of Forgiveness](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/mental-health-benefits-of-forgiveness/) - Forgiveness is not excusing behaviour nor pretending something didn't hurt. It is about releasing yourself from the ongoing cost of holding onto resentment.
- [The Ethics of Using AI for Therapy](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/the-ethics-of-using-ai-for-therapy/) - Explore the ethical challenges and limitations of AI for therapy. Learn why artificial intelligence cannot replace human connection and how to use AI tools responsibly in mental health support.
- [Raising Confident Children in a Co Parenting Family](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/raising-confident-children-in-a-co-parenting-family/) - Raising confident children is no small task. When you are co parenting, it can feel like trying to build something delicate across two households.
- [What the Animal Kingdom teaches us about Childhood Trauma](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/what-the-animal-kingdom-teaches-us-about-childhood-trauma/) - Explore how childhood trauma affects not just humans but animals, shaping behaviour and resilience, and what this teaches us about healing and support.
- [Baby blues and post natal period: what helps, what’s normal and when to seek support](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/baby-blues-what-helps-whats-normal-and-when-to-seek-support/) - Baby blues affect a large number of women in the days following birth, yet they are still rarely talked about. Baby blues are a common postnatal experience.
- [11 signs of High Functioning Anxiety](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/11-things-people-do-not-realise-you-are-doing-because-of-your-high-functioning-anxiety/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]1. Just because we look calm, does not mean that we are. High functioning anxiety is like a huge monster inside of your head, that for the life of you, you can’t seem to make it
- [What Sabotages Motivation? Understanding the Hidden Barriers to Change](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/what-sabotages-motivation-understanding-hidden-barriers-to-change/) - Motivation is not something people either have or lack. It is a dynamic process influenced by emotional health, self-perception & life context.
- [The difference between hypnotherapy and stage hypnosis](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/a-call-to-action-for-hypnotherapists-and-the-general-public/) - For decades, the hypnotherapy profession has worked hard to legitimise itself and leave the parlour trick stage hypnosis image in the past. With so much research into the efficacy of hypnosis in medical and psychological worlds, for decades, the public has been treated to ridiculous tricks performed by people most likely role playing making hypnosis
- [Hypnotherapy for Fertility and Conception](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-for-fertility-in-salisbury-wiltshire/) - I recently saw a couple who had conceived with the help of Hypnotherapy for Fertility. The woman was aged 40 and sadly had suffered 5 miscarriages in 4 years. The couple talk about how they were taught to relax and to be more at ease with what was happening, feeling supported throughout their journey towards having
- [How to help a child regulate their emotions](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/the-emotional-health-of-children/) - Whilst our practice offering psychotherapy hypnotherapy and counselling in the city of Salisbury, we have seen a great many changes over the years at Mustard Therapy & Coaching. Even the style in which we work has adapted to the changing world we live in. What does a child need for emotional regulation One thing that
- [Are we in control of our emotions](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/whatever-we-fill-our-cup-with-is-what-comes-out/) - Imagine that you are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you. The coffee spills all over you, the floor and perhaps even the person who bumped into you in the first place, whether deliberate or an accident. But think about why you spilled the coffee...because you got bumped into?
- [What does a newborn need from relationship with mum](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/mother-early-relationship-important-for-a-newborn-baby/) - Why is an early relationship with your baby important for a newborn? The importance of forming an intimate early relationship between mother and baby has been emphasised for several decades. A wealth of research has shown that the quality of the early relationship with your baby can have lasting effects on a child’s development, including
- [Why we need anxiety](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/why-we-need-anxiety/) - Why we need anxiety As a psychotherapist, when an individual with anxiety approaches us for psychotherapy, they often cast anxiety in the villain role. Whilst anxiety may be ruling their life currently, it is important to first appreciate that anxiety is in fact trying to protect us. An anxiety response is a way of heightening
- [Hypnobirthing for vaginal births and C-sections](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/hypnobirthing-for-vaginal-births-and-c-sections/) - Could hypnobirthing help banish your fear of childbirth? It is a sad recognition in our society that fear of childbirth is a growing trend, and clearly not one to celebrate. Currently estimated that over 20% of pregnant women report fear of childbirth and 6% describe a childbirth fear that is disabling. Regardless of where women
- [Surprising Hidden Benefits of Anxiety](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/5-ways-anxiety-helps-us-make-choices-but-not-necessarily-the-right-ones/) - Anxiety is regularly used to guide people to make certain choices. Anxiety can be healthy when it helps keep us safe. It is important to remember that it can be a positive driver for change and motivation. However it can prompt us to make poor choices or interfere with our lives if we do not stand
- [40% of adults with chronic pain also experience depression and anxiety](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/chronic-pain-contact-us/) - A 2025 literature review looked at 376 studies spanning countries across the globe and found a very high incidence of depression and anxiety in those with chronic pain. Interesting the pain condition affected the affected the prevalence. Fibromyalgia having the biggest percentage with 55.5% also suffering from anxiety and 54% depression. Arthritis having the lowest
- [The wound of trauma and 5 steps on the road to recovery](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/the-wound-of-trauma-and-5-steps-on-the-road-to-recovery/) - Psychological trauma happens in the space between the perceived threat and our perceived ability to cope. The perceived threat can certainly be affected by many factors including the intensity of the event; a warzone, a natural disaster, abuse. However what we have learned from our historical experiences, and whether we feel helpful or able to
- [Spring has sprung-so why do I feel anxious?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/spring-has-sprung-so-why-do-i-feel-anxious/) - Most of us can appreciate the palpable effect that a bit of extra sunlight and warmth can have on our mood and energy levels. We make plans, want to do things, feel more able to tackle the to do list that has been haunting us for ages. But anxiety that accompanies the change of seasons
- [Change is the only constant…let’s embrace it!](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/change-is-the-only-constantlets-embrace-it/) - The new Mustard Therapy & Coaching website is here! Whilst we are very excited to finally reveal our new website, we have been reflecting on the journey to get there. Any change, even positive change is scary. It always involves taking risks, stepping beyond the familiar. It may be tempting never to venture outside of
- [Hypnobirthing can help banish your tokophobia or fear of childbirth](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/hypnobirthing-can-help-banish-your-tokophobia-or-fear-of-childbirth/) - It is a sad recognition in our society that fear of childbirth is a growing trend, and clearly not one to celebrate. Currently estimated that over 20% of pregnant women report fear of childbirth and 6% describe a childbirth fear that is disabling. In its extreme form this fear is called tokophobia. Regardless of where
- [Can online hypnosis work?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/does-remote-hypnotherapy-or-online-hypnosis-therapy-work/) - As therapist who provide both face to face appointments in our office as well as online video calls via ZOOM or telephone, does online hypnosis work is a common question people ask. Our answer is a resounding yes and this is why: In remote hypnotherapy, the therapist will guide the session in exactly the same
- [Positive birthing experience with hypnobirthing](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/positive-birthing-exepreince-with-hypnobirthing/) - How to have a positive birthing experience Becoming a new parent is a wonderful experience. It is the start of an exciting though sometimes overwhelming journey. Especially in the days leading up to a birth, pregnant mothers may begin to feel nervous about the ‘unknown’. Having the right knowledge and tools to create a positive
- [What is the difference between psychotherapy and counselling?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/what-is-the-difference-between-psychotherapy-and-counselling/) - As an integrative service that tailor our approach to each individual’s needs, when a person comes to see one of our therapists, it can be difficult to pinpoint at the outset exactly what a person needs. Counselling tends to be a more short term approach focussed on a particular presenting issue. For example it may
- [Where do you find self worth?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/where-do-you-find-self-worth/) - Ii is so common in our therapy practise to see our clients look for self worth in their relationships with other people, in their job or occupation in life, in their environment... However what we can fail to realise is that self worth needs to come from within before we find self worth reflected in
- [Positive Post Natal Mental Health for new parents](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/positive-post-natal-mental-health-for-new-parents/) - When we become a new parent it rocks our world. It is a huge transition that, even if longed for, can leave us doubting ourselves, our ability to be a new parent, and wonder if we are doing everything wrong. Trust me, as a new parent, you are doing fine. The adjustment period is tough
- [How to overcome imposter syndrome?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/how-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome/) - Behold my first attempt at making fortune cookies. Feel free to comment but be honest-they look awful! But be warned….if you are complimentary about them, I will know you are being polite! The story behind these monstrosities is that I am fundraising for Salisbury Hospice via a charity trek to the Great Wall of China.
- [What confirmation bias is and how it works](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/what-confirmation-bias-is-and-how-it-works/) - Confirmation bias is when our brain looks for, interprets, remembers and focuses more on information that seems to support our existing beliefs formed from past experience. Confirmation bias can, for example, underestimate or overestimate threat or danger. The intention is usually positive, but the outcome can be very destructive indeed. Here are two real life
- [How to process grief and loss](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/how-to-process-grief-and-loss/) - I was privileged to have a visit to the wonderful Salisbury Hospice today to have a tour around their facilities and to talk to Louise Compton about how Mustard Therapy & Coaching can help with fundraising for this amazing place. We go talking about the importance of supporting grieving individuals, families and friends in the
- [Confidence to make decisions and choices](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/learn-how-to-make-choices-and-decisions-with-confidence/) - Why do we avoid making decisions? Many of you know that I (Sharon Mustard) hail from Northern Ireland originally. My trips back to see my extended family there often brings a new quirky discovery about life in Northern Ireland. My favourites have been pear picking porky ice lollies (look it up), red lemonade (yes, really!)
- [What is hypnobirthing? Modern hypnobirthing practice and history](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/what-is-hypnobirthing/) - In our specialist easibirthing® Fertility, Hypnobirthing, Pregnancy & Parenting service, we believe that the best birth is the one that is right for THIS mum and THIS baby. Every woman deserves to be supported regardless of the mode of delivery. Labour can be unpredictable, and an emergency caesarean can be the right decision for some
- [How to stop intrusive thoughts](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/how-to-stop-intrusive-thoughts/) - First of all…realise that we all have intrusive thoughts at times. It is part of being human, so don’t allow intrusive thoughts to send you into a panic spiral. Instead acknowledge they are present and focus on managing them in the present. https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/managing-intrusive-thoughts#:~:text=It%20seems%20to%20come%20out,factors%2C%20such%20as%20hormone%20shifts. Who taught your ‘intrusive thoughts’ parrot to speak? Notice that intrusive thoughts
- [Therapy and Counselling for infertility](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/therapy-and-counselling-for-infertility/) - Is it all in the mind? Whilst the answer is usually 'not completely', with our therapy and counselling for infertility service we know that there is often a two-way interplay between both physical and psychological whereby we can unwittingly be reducing chances of conceiving still further or reducing our coping strategies to respond to our
- [Finding the Right Psychotherapist for You in Salisbury, Wiltshire](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/finding-the-right-psychotherapist-for-you-in-salisbury/) - Your therapy journey toward change requires you feeling safe and listened to... If you’re searching for a psychotherapist in Salisbury, you’re already taking the first courageous step towards positive change. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, or simply want a safe space to understand yourself better, the right therapist can make all the difference.
- [Hypnotherapy for morning sickness in pregnancy](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/hypnotherapy-for-morning-sickness-in-pregnancy/) - Hypnotherapy can help reduce nausea in pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum During early pregnancy, nausea, vomiting and tiredness are common symptoms. Around half of all pregnant women experience nausea and vomiting, and around 3 in 10 women experience nausea without vomiting. People sometimes consider morning sickness a minor inconvenience of pregnancy, but for some women it
- [The importance of human connection in healing trauma](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/the-importance-of-human-connection-in-healing-trauma/) - It is not often in life that we get to meet our childhood hero, never mind be part of an intimate audience hearing them open up about their personal journey towards healing trauma. I had the absolute privilege of doing just this earlier this week. Alanis Morissette was the soundtrack of my teenage years. Inspirational
- [Fundraising for Salisbury Hospice Charity](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/fundraising-for-salisbury-hospice/) - As part of our psychotherapy practice, Mustard Therapy & Coaching are embarking on a 2 year fundraising campaign for the wonderful Salisbury Hospice. We will be offering Coffee Shortbread, Fortune Cookies with donated prizes inside, cryptic quizzes and more leading up to my 8 day trek across the Great Wall of China in 2027. Our
- [Why is singing effective in relieving postnatal depression?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/why-is-singing-effective-in-relieving-postnatal-depression/) - You may have read in the media recently about women with postnatal depression experiencing a significant reduction in symptoms and increase in mental wellbeing. The effect was after involvement in a 10 week signing group activity, whereby the control group were also women with postnatal depression involved in an existing mother-baby activity. The difference was
- [Making time for self reflection is self care](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/making-time-for-self-reflection-is-self-care/) - With living in a world that offers us stimulation at every turn, we are becoming less able to simply be with ourselves. With multiple devices available to us at any one time, we are often here but not present. Part of self care is being able to sit with your thoughts, your questions, emotions-being curious
- [Our 35 questions 'Christmas Cryptic quiz' is now available as part of our Fundraising Campaign for Salisbury Hospice Charity](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/mustard-therapy-and-coaching-fundraising-for-salisbury-hospice/) - It is one that you and family members can do gradually up to and including the Festive period. There will be the following prizes donated by generous local Salisbury businesses for 4 lucky winners of the most correct answers sent to me by 31st December. Astrid Davies Consulting 90 minute Strategy Session (Executive Performance Coaching)
- [How Giving to Charity Can Help Boost Your Mental Health](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/how-giving-to-charity-can-help-boost-your-mental-health/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]As a therapist, I often encourage people to explore simple, meaningful practices that improve emotional well-being. One surprisingly powerful way to boost your mental health is by giving to charity — whether that means donating money, volunteering, or sharing
- [How to Cope with IVF Anxiety: Therapist Tips for Your Fertility Journey](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/how-to-cope-with-ivf-anxiety-therapist-tips-for-your-fertility-journey/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] IVF anxiety is real and far more common than most people talk about. Whether you’re preparing for your first cycle or you’ve been on the fertility journey for a long time, the emotional weight can feel overwhelming. As
- [Online Therapy: Why It Can Be Just as Effective as Face-to-Face](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/online-therapy-why-it-can-be-just-as-effective-as-face-to-face/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Online therapy has grown rapidly in recent years, and many people now wonder: Can online therapy truly be as effective as meeting with a therapist in person? As a psychotherapist, I’ve witnessed firsthand how powerful and transformative online sessions can
- [Katie Hinde: Unlocking the Secret Language of Primate Breast Milk](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/katie-hinde-unlocking-the-secret-language-of-primate-breast-milk/) - Hypnobirthing and Giving Birth, Pregnancy and Antenatal Support In 2008, postdoctoral researcher Katie Hinde stood in a California primate lab, staring at...
- [Looking After Your Mental Health in the Lead-Up to Christmas](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/looking-after-your-mental-health-in-the-lead-up-to-christmas/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]As the festive season approaches, many people imagine cosy lights, warm gatherings, and joyful moments. Yet as a psychotherapist, I’m aware that the lead-up to Christmas is also a time when mental health can become more vulnerable. Increased pressure,
- [How to Navigate January Change Without Burning Out](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/how-to-navigate-january-change-without-burning-out/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Why Making Change in January Can Feel So Hard Every January, it seems like the world is buzzing with “New Year, New Me” energy. Maybe you’ve set goals to exercise more, eat healthier, or finally tackle old habits.
- [Support for new dads in their new role as parent](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/support-for-new-dads-in-their-new-role-as-parent/) - Dr Andrew Mayers of Bournemouth University has conducted a research study looking specifically at how men feel about the support they receive during their partner's pregnancy. At easibirthing® and parenting, we completely believe the study's reported feelings of exclusion in the whole process and pregnancy and birth can be extended to any non-birthing parent regardless
- [Is counselling and psychotherapy for young people effective?](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/is-counselling-and-psychotherapy-for-young-people-effective/) - At Mustard Therapy and Coaching, we regularly receive communication from concerned parents about counselling and psychotherapy for young people. The sense of helplessness as a parent resonates, especially as both of our therapists are parents too (and also grandparents to 3 younger children!). When a young person is suffering from anxiety or depression , self
- [Psychotherapy for IVF: Emotional Support Through Fertility Treatment](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/psychotherapy-for-ivf-emotional-support-through-fertility-treatment/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”] Being told that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is the only option for achieving pregnancy can be emotionally overwhelming. While IVF offers medical possibility, it often brings anxiety, grief, uncertainty, and a sense of lost control. Psychotherapy for IVF, alongside hypnotherapy,
- [Having appreciation and gratitude as a parent helps mental health](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/receiving-appreciation-and-gratitude-as-a-parent-improves-your-mental-health/) - This is unlikely to come as a huge surprise to any parent out there, but a recent study shows that hearing “thank you” really does boost our psychological well-being. Appreciation and gratitude from those that we love helps us feel heard, seen and understand for what we do. Being a parent can often feel like

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- [Mustard Therapy Homepage](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/) - 30 years experience, our UKCP psychotherapists in Salisbury help with anxiety, depression, confidence, trauma, self-esteem, sleep, loss, hypnobirthing and more
- [About Us](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/about-mustard-therapy/) - Based in Salisbury and online, we have extensive experience in therapy and coaching services. Call to find out more about our therapists.
- [Contact Us](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/contact-mustard-therapy/) - Contact us to find out more about our treatments or to discuss your individual requirements. We are more than happy to discuss any questions you may have.
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- [Bereavement, Loss & Life Changes](https://mustardtherapy.co.uk/what-we-can-help-with/bereavement-loss-life-changes/) - A therapist offers a safe, confidential space in which these feelings can be expressed openly, without pressure to “move on” or grieve in a particular way.
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