The Most Effective Ways to Help Men with Anxiety with Alejandro Argüelles Bullón 

Wendy has the pleasure of welcoming Alejandro Argüelles Bullón from Gazing Red2Blue, a dedicated mental health advocate, who has also suffered from anxiety. Alejandro and Wendy discuss why anxiety in men is underdiagnosed, the differences between how men and women process anxiety and which therapi…

Using EDMR to Effectively Deal with Trauma with Caroline Van Diest

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Caroline Van Diest a senior EMDR trainer and CBT therapist who also uses techniques from IFS and ACT. She explains how EMDR helps people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress from their past that are influencing their nervous system. Using examples Ca…

Mastering Conflict Resolution in a Polarised World with Esther Wiskerke

Today, Wendy welcomes Esther Wiskerke, originally from The Netherlands, with a diverse background of working across continents and sectors. Esther has called London home for nearly 20 years and completed her MSc at King’s College in 2015. She is now a Visiting Fellow at London Metropolitan Universi…

A Different Kind of Therapy with Dr Amber Johnston

Today, Wendy is joined by Dr Amber Johnston, a neuropsychologist and Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. She helps people whose brains have been injured to adapt to life after injury. To either fully rehabilitate or if that is not possible to adapt to changes in their behaviour, personality and co…

Understanding South Asian Mental Health Issues with Dr Sonia Ahmed

Today, Wendy is joined by Dr Sonia Ahmed a counselling psychologist and EMDR therapist who specialises in trauma and South Asian mental health needs. Currently, her focus is on domestic abuse and honour-based abuse such as forced marriages. She also provides online South Asian mental health trainin…

Why DBT is an Effective Way Out of Despair with Christine Dunkley

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Christine Dunkley who is a consultant trainer of DBT, international author and emotional regulation specialist. She explains how DBT enables you to regulate your emotions. So, you can decrease or increase them when you need to. It is not about ignoring that emoti…

Use the Five Ways to Wellbeing to Improve Your Mental Health with Karen Patterson

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Karen Patterson a very experienced trainer and expert in mental health services. She has trained hundreds of people from a wide range of health settings. Wendy and Karen discuss how connecting, being active, taking notice, learning, and giving protects your ment…

How to Use Scent to Shift Your Mood with Karen Gilbert

In this episode, Wendy is joined by Karen Gilbert a perfumery teacher who is an expert in using scents for well-being.  Karen explains how to use scents to shift your mood. This simple and powerful method can be immediately accessed and used by anyone. Wendy also talks about the science behind how…

An Exercise in Safe Place Meditation with Wendy Castelino

In this episode, Wendy walks you through a safe place meditation exercise. The technique she shares can be done either lying down or in a seated position. You will learn how to use your breath to calm and relax your body so that your mind can open up and picture a safe place that you will enjoy. W…

Overcoming Anxiety with Anna Pluck

Today, Wendy is joined by Anna Pluck, an experienced counsellor who specialises in anxiety, which she had to overcome herself. Anna used that experience to develop strategies anyone can use, 5 of which she shares in this episode. KEY TAKEAWAYS Anxiety can be overcome. Take a break from bad news an…