Christmas can be a rather public mash-up of people trying to gain your attention. Retailers are competing for a bit of your wallet with their expensive ads. Media outlets are… read more »

I don’t know what Christmas narrative you have. And in particular, your emotional narrative, which guides everything else. It may not feature a stable or a manger to any great… read more »

Jo is back at work now after nine months off for depression. It has almost destroyed his marriage, and suicidal thoughts have been persistent. Jo never thought he’d get back… read more »

He had a strong desire to leave his work place, to storm off and cut all ties. ‘To hell with you all!’ was the line that came to mind. He… read more »

Remember the summer when you swam in the sea? Then perhaps you’ll remember the warm currents we sometimes find, enveloping our legs beneath the surface. It’s a sweet discovery and… read more »

We’re not short of sleazy stories from the Hollywood at present And after Hollywood… Westminster. Michael Fallon, the former Defence Secretary, recently left office feeling his behaviour had ‘fallen short’… read more »

As a major report appears on mental health in the work place, here’s one person’s journey through the difficulties they experienced. ‘Don’t be ashamed of experiencing mental health problems. Poor… read more »

Addiction. It is much spoken of these days; our addictions seem endless. Sometimes we speak of addictive personalities. ‘If I have one drink, I won’t be able to stop.’ ‘I… read more »

I’m at London’s St Pancras station. A Spanish couple with heavy bags and anxious eyes ask me if they’re on the right platform for Gatwick airport. Their English is faltering,… read more »

Theresa May recently had an unfortunate time with a cough. She’d had a cold all week apparently, feeling under the weather. So perhaps her body was telling her something; because… read more »