Starting Therapy
For anyone considering therapy but not yet sure. Posts here explore how online therapy works, why it can be hard to ask for help, and a personal account of the path that led to this practice - a starting point for anyone finding their way in.
Therapy for Teenagers: What Teenagers and Their Parents Should Know
Thinking about therapy for yourself (or your teenager) but unsure where to start? This post covers what adolescent therapy involves, how to approach it as/for a young person, and what to look for in a therapist.
Dr Erin Reid
Nov 17, 20253 min read
Why Boundaries Feel So Hard (and What That Might Actually Be About)
Many people understand intellectually that they need better boundaries but find them almost impossible to maintain in practice. This post explores the psychological reasons why.
Dr Erin Reid
Oct 12, 20253 min read
'Walk and Talk' Therapy in North West London: What It Is and Whether It Might Be Right for You
'Walk and Talk' therapy offers something different from the therapy room or the online session. This post explores what it involves, why it can be therapeutically powerful, and the practical considerations worth knowing before you begin.
Dr Erin Reid
May 11, 20254 min read
Family Therapy: When One Person’s Difficulty is Everyone’s
Family difficulties rarely belong to just one person. This post explores what family therapy involves, when it is more appropriate than individual therapy, and what it can offer.
Dr Erin Reid
May 4, 20253 min read
Online Couples Therapy: What It is, How It Works, and Whether It Might Help
A practical and honest guide to online couples therapy, what it involves, what it can and cannot offer, and how to know whether it might be the right step for your relationship.
Dr Erin Reid
Apr 27, 20252 min read
Online Therapy: Does it Actually Work?
Many people wonder whether online therapy is as effective as seeing someone in person. This post explores what the evidence suggests and what makes it work in practice.
Dr Erin Reid
Apr 20, 20254 min read
Starting Therapy: What to Expect, What It Is, and What It Is Not
Starting therapy for the first time, or returning after a break, can raise a lot of questions. This post covers what therapy actually involves, what to expect practically, and some of the most common misconceptions about how it works.
Dr Erin Reid
Apr 13, 20255 min read
Why I Do This Work - and Why I Know It From the Inside
Approaching my fifth decade with three degrees, and a journey that has taken me through the private sector, NHS psychology, the voluntary sector, and private practice - there are a number of things I have come to know from the inside.
Dr Erin Reid
Apr 6, 20255 min read
