Michelle Harvey-Fogg
Attachment based psychotherapy and COUNSELLING IN Worthing, West Sussex & online
The importance of giving yourself permission to rest.
How often do you find yourself feeling guilty when you stop? Perhaps there's always something else to do, someone else to look after, or another task waiting to be ticked off your list. You might tell yourself you'll rest when everything is finished, when everyone else is happy, or when you've finally done enough. But […]
Understanding panic attacks: why they happen and what can help.
If you have ever experienced a panic attack, you will know how frightening it can feel. Your heart might race, your breathing may change, you might feel dizzy or shaky, or experience a sense that something terrible is about to happen. It can feel as though you are losing control. A panic attack happens when […]
Sitting with difficult emotions.
As a therapist, one of the things I often notice is how uncomfortable we can become when difficult emotions arise. We might feel anxious, angry, sad or overwhelmed, and our first instinct is to make the feeling go away. We distract ourselves, keep busy, push it down or try to work out why we are […]
Learning to trust yourself
One of the things I often notice in therapy is how difficult it can be for people to trust themselves. You might know what you want, but then immediately question it. You might make a decision, and then spend hours wondering whether you have made the wrong choice. Perhaps you find yourself asking others what […]
How to stop overthinking: A therapist’s perspective through an attachment lens.
Overthinking can feel like your mind is constantly searching for answers, trying to predict what might happen or find a way to prevent something going wrong. You may replay conversations, analyse someone’s reaction, or worry about decisions long after they have been made. Although exhausting, overthinking often develops as a way of trying to create […]
Trauma and attachment
Trauma can leave us feeling unsafe not only in the world around us but also within ourselves. After experiencing overwhelming events or relationships, our nervous system may remain on high alert, making it difficult to relax, trust others, or regulate our emotions. This is why safety is the foundation of effective trauma therapy. From an […]