Living with ADHD can present it's own unique challenges and difficulties. Sadly, it can create additional mental health problems for the person. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Tom McCormick,  he is a young man that is living with ADHD. Tom has struggled with his mental health from adolescence, and this caused problems for him at school and in his personal life. Tom had undiagnosed ADHD, which unfortunately was a contributing factor to the mental health challenges he was facing. Tom now uses his story to break down the stigma around mental health and raise awareness.  He is the co-host of the InsideAMind podcast, which has open conversations about mental health, and in Tom's own words, 'We are on a mission to help people better understand their 'problems' and be able to turn them into positives. 'Please join me as a I have a heartfelt and open conversation with Tom, as the talks about living with ADHD.  As ever, this podcast is all about hope and my conversation with Tom is to provide hope and inspiration for people who are struggling with their mental health. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Working with patients who have experienced trauma is part of my job as a psychologist. Trauma changes how the brain and the body functions and treatment is needed to assist and support that patient to recover.Breath work is a form of treatment that is used to support people who have experienced trauma. In this episode, I have the privilege to talk with Pat Divilly.Pat has been involved in the wellness industry for over fifteen years and has hosted retreats and personal development workshops for the last ten.  Pat has written 4 books and has his own podcast, The Pat Divilly Podcast. He has done Ted X and also been on The Late Late Show in Ireland. ​He is an experienced breathworker, a TRE (trauma release exercises) provider and has completed Gabor Mate's year long Compassionate Inquiry program. Pat's passion lies in creating space for individuals to feel safe to explore and find out who they are beyond the stories they have come to believe about themselves. I have a great chat with Pat about the incredible work that he does and also his own story. As ever, this podcast is about hope and this episode provides hope for people who maybe dealing with trauma,I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Have you been told that you have an issue with attachment?Do you fall into the same negative patterns in relationships? Do you have a fear of abandonment and crave relationship security, often causing you dreadful anxiety? Attachment is something that we all share in common, as we are hard-wired to attach to other people. However, we don't have the same attachment style and depending on whether your's is healthy or not, this will impact how you deal and cope with relationships in your life. Poor attachments styles can lead to poor mental health for all parties in a relationship. In this episode I discuss what attachment is and why some people have an issue with it.I talk about how attachment is something that happens so early on in our life, that we can be oblivious to it's impact on us as adults. As ever, this podcast is about hope and I provide advice and support for people who have an issue with attachment and how they can work on it. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Living with mental health difficulties can sometimes cause the person to become hopeless and feel that life is just too hard to live.This can leave the person vulnerable to having suicidal thoughts, which can change into plans and attempts. As a psychologist, this is something that I regularly help my patients deal with. In this episode I speak with Tanya Marwaha,  she is a young person that pioneered youth mental health awareness during the pandemic from her bedroom. Tanya has struggled with her mental health from a young age after developing long-term disabilities, Fibromyalgia and Ehlers -Danlos Syndrome. Sadly Tanya's mental health difficulties caused her to have suicidal thoughts which led to her having suicide attempts. Tanya now uses her story as a young female in the South Asian community, to break down the stigma around mental health, raising awareness of the cultural sensitivities around such topics. She is a Living Experience TED x speaker and is part of the Baton of Hope UK, the UK's largest suicide prevention imitative. Please join me as a I have a heartfelt and open conversation with Tanya. I appreciate that suicide can be a sensitive subject, but it's a subject that needs to be talked about, given how tragic the consequences can be.  As ever, this podcast is all about hope and my conversation with Tanya is to provide hope and inspiration for people who are struggling with their mental health, I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you suffer from vicarious trauma?Do you know what it is and how it can effect you?If you do have vicarious trauma, what can you do about it?Vicarious trauma can be  a serious issue for people who's job it is work with people who have been traumatised. It is also an issue for people who witness trauma happening to other people.Certain professions are more prone to this than others, but vicarious trauma is something that can happen to anyone of us, especially with the images and stories that we consume in the news. In this episode I discuss what vicarious trauma is and why some people have an issue with it.I talk about how to recognise vicarious trauma and what you can do to manage it. As ever, this podcast is about hope and I provide advice and support for people who have an issue with vicarious trauma and how they can cope with it. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

How well do you know yourself on a psychological level?Would you say that you have good self-awareness ?Have you been told that you have low or no self-awareness?Self-awareness is an issue that lots of people can struggle with.People with  this issue can say and do things without consideration or understanding  the impact on other people.They can go through life, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake and never look behind and think how it got there.No surprises, they can be very difficult people to have in your life.In this episode I discuss what self-awareness is and why some people have an issue with it.I talk about reactive v's reflective people and the difference this makes to our level of self-awareness. As ever, this podcast is about hope and I provide advice and support for people who have an issue with self-awareness and how they can work on it. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you struggle with bouts of loneliness?Is loneliness causing you poor mental health?Are you concerned about the impact of loneliness on someone you care about? Loneliness has been been described as a disease that can cause poor mental and physical health.Since the COVID-19 pandemic, loneliness has taken it's toll on people all over the world, from children to older people. Loneliness as an issue is serious, as it has the potential to make you sick and possibly end your life.Why is loneliness such a serious issue and what does it do to our body and brain?What can you do to beat loneliness ?In this episode I answer these questions and tackle the issue of loneliness.As ever, this podcast is about hope and I talk you through ways that you can beat the issue of loneliness and recover from it. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Are you experiencing grief?Are you trying to support someone who is grieving?Grief is one of the most intense psychological  experiences we can go through.It consumes our life, leaving us feeling lost, hopeless and scared.Grief can cause a number of physical and mental health problems and sadly, grief can even end your life. Why is grief such a difficult issue to cope with?What happens in our body and brain when we are grieving?Is there anything we should do / not do that will help?What can you do to support yourself and others who are grieving?In this episode I will provide help to cope with grief. Please subscribe, share and comment if you find this episode useful.I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

What exactly is Toxic Masculinity?How does someone develop the issue of Toxic Masculinity? What can you do if you have an issue with Toxic Masculinity or know someone who has? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I explore the issue of Toxic Masculinity. This is an issue that is discussed a lot in the media at the moment and the impact that it has on society. But how does someone develop this issue and what can they and we do to deal with this? What is the psychology behind Toxic Masculinity? In this episode I explain what Toxic Masculinity is, how this issue develops and how it is maintained. I talk about how to prevent this issue from occurring and especially the  responsibility male members of society have in enabling change within the younger generations. As always, this  podcast is about hope and I discuss ways that you can deal with the issue of Toxic Masculinity. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you feel you have Burnout?Is Burnout something that you are concerned about, for you or for someone you care about? What exactly is Burnout and is it really such a big deal?In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Burnout.    Burnout is a serious issue, creating poor physical and mental health for the person who has it. Burnout is not  something to be taken lightly, as it can have drastic implications for the person's quality of life, relationships and career,   Burnout can sadly cause some people to feel suicidal and also struggle with addiction problems. In this episode I explain what Burnout means, the symptoms to look out for and how someone may develop an issue with it. I talk about how to cope if you have Burnout and ways to stop yourself from getting it in the first place. As always, this  podcast is about hope and I discuss ways that you can manage the issue of Burnout.  I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Have you been told you have an issue with Narcissism? Do you have someone in your life that you believe has an issue with Narcissism?Is there a Narcissist that is causing chaos in your life? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Narcissism.    Someone with the issue of Narcissism  will struggle with their relationships and may find that they are frequented isolated by people. The issue of Narcissism is a serious one, as it can create destructive and manipulative behaviors such as bullying and coercive control.    Narcissism can cause mental health problems such as depression and anxiety, both for the Narcissist and the people who have to deal with them,  In this episode I explain what Narcissism means and how someone may develop an issue with Narcissism. I talk about how to cope if you have someone in your life that has an issue with Narcissism. As ever, this podcast is about hope and I discuss ways that you can manage the issue of Narcissism. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Are you living with the pain of a broken heart?Have you been dealing with the end of a relationship that you didn't want to finish?Does your broken heart cause you to find life a struggle to live? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of heartbreak.    A broken heart can happen to any of us and for lots of different reasons. We can suffer from heartbreak when we are adjusting to a difficult life-event such as the end of a relationship, someone we love dying or when your children leave home. Heartbreak can make life hard to live as everyday we feel overwhelmed by negative emotions. Heartbreak can cause mental health problems such as depression and anxiety. In this episode I explain what happens in our body and brain when we experience heartbreak. Why does it hurt so badly? I talk about why heartbreak happens and what you can do should this happen to you or someone you care about. As ever, this podcast is about hope and I discuss ways that you can heal from the pain of heartbreak. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you feel insecure about some aspect of yourself?Do you find it hard to accept yourself for all that you are?Does insecurity cause you to feel sad, anxious or depressed?  In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of insecurity.   We can all feel insecurity and managing it is not always easy. We may feel anxious, scared and sad about some parts of who we are and find these hard to live with. Insecurity can leave us feeling we are not good enough and we can negatively compare ourselves to others, We may become desperate for attention from others so we can feel good about ourselves. People with an issue of insecurity can find it hard to be in a relationship and become needy and possessive because they feel insecure about themselves.  Dealing with our insecurities is vital so that they don't hold us back from living our life on our own terms. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you find it hard to express your emotions and feelings?  Do you try to control your feelings because you are afraid to appear weak?Have you been told that you are emotionally repressed?  In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of control.   Control can be used as a way to deal with feelings we don't like and are afraid to express. We may feel embarrassed, ashamed or guilty about our feelings and so use control to stop ourselves experiencing those negative feelings. We can end up mentally and psychically unwell as out body tries to cope with all that unexpressed and repressed feeling and energy. We may never learn how to emotionally regulate and so be prone to over-reacting to small things. People with an issue of control can struggle to be in healthy relationships, have addiction problems and no surprises be emotionally repressed. Having a healthy relationship with our feelings is vital as this is a relationship that we can't break up with and control keeps this relationship unhealthy. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Suicide rates in England for 15-19 year olds are the highest they have been in 30 years.The loss of any young person to suicide is utterly tragic and obviously devasting to their family, friends and community. In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of teenage suicide. I'm honoured to be joined by Ben West. In 2018, when Ben was 17, his younger brother Sam who was 15 died by suicide. Ben and I talk honestly and openly about Sam, his mental health and his death. Ben discusses the impact this had on him and his family and how he coped in the aftermath of such an incredible loss. Ben is one of the most engaged mental health campaigners in the UK, committed to making real change around mental health in our society. He campaigns endless, lobbying the government to create positive and meaning change around mental health policies and services. In 2022 Ben wrote his first book , "This Book Could Save Your Life - Breaking the Silence Around the Mental Health Emergency." This episode as ever has hope as it's focus, and Ben talks about his story as a means to provide support and hope to the listeners. I appreciate that talking about suicide in teenagers is a frightening topic for many, however it is for that very reason that we need to talk about it. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Are you someone who is living with a diagnosis of Autism?Do you think you may have Autism? Are you a family member, partner or friend of someone who has Autism? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Autism. There can be a lot of misunderstanding, confusion and misinformation around Autism,   leading to people struggling to make sense of what is happening and how to get help. In this episode I'm joined again by Dr Giovanni Giaroli, Consultant Child, Adolescent & Adult Psychiatrist.  Dr Giaroli is the founder and medical director of  the renowned  Giaroli Centre on Harley Street in London.  He is a medical Doctor specialising in Autism across the lifespan (from childhood to adulthood), plus other mental health conditions.  Dr Giaroli's deep expertise has lead him to practice as a visiting consultant for various adolescent and adult units (outpatient and inpatient) at the prestigious The Priory Hospital North London, The Priory Hospital Roehampton, and the Nightingale Hospital Marylebone, London.He is also a corresponding member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and has published in International Journals on Psychopharmacology in children and adults and has chaired and presented at many international conferences on  Autism. We discuss together Autism as two mental health professionals  (a psychologist and a psychiatrist)  who treat this condition. We explore how Autism develops, what happens in an Autistic brain, how it is assessed and treated.  This episode is essential listening for anyone who is living with Autism or who thinks they may have it. It is also important information for family members, partners or friends of people who have Autism. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you struggle with Anorexia?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue Anorexia?Are you a family member or friend of someone living with Anorexia?  In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of Anorexia.   I'm joined by Dr Adrienne Key, (Consultant Psychiatrist) who has spent over 25 years in both the NHS and private sector and now works as a partner in the Chelsea and Harley Street Eating Disorder Service. Dr Key held the position of Senior Lecturer at the medical school and Consultant Psychiatrist at the internationally renown St Georges Eating Disorder service in London for several years.Anorexia can affect men and women and is diagnosed in children, adolescents and adults. For some people, they maybe fighting this issue their whole life,  Sadly, Anorexia can take the life of the person, making it the mental health condition with the highest death rate. There are many reasons why someone may develop Anorexia and it needs to be understood in order to be treated. Anorexia is a serious issue, however it is treatable and recovery is possible.Please do share this episode with someone who may have an issue with Anorexia or with someone who needs support living with someone with Anorexia. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Are you regularly using recreational drugs and this has now become a problem for you?Are you using drugs as a coping mechanism to deal with your life and feel trapped?Are you concerned that someone you care about does or may have a problem with drugs? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of drugs. People who have an issue with drugs can struggle with managing the impact of that in their life, it can and does cause chaos. Friends and family of the person with a problem with drugs will also struggle to deal with the impact of the person's drug use and living with this can be incredibly challenging, In this episode, I'm joined again by esteemed Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr William Shanahan. Dr Shanahan is the Medical Director at The Priory Hospital Roehampton, London and Clinical Director across Priory Group’s Addiction Services in the UK. He began his UK medical career as a registrar in the Priory Roehampton in 1987. He is an expert in this area and offers invaluable insights into the issue of drugs. We discuss why people may develop an issue with drugs,  what drugs does to the body and brain and how to treat the issue of drugs.Drug addiction can cause misery for the person who is addicted, leading to mental and physical health problems and in some cases death.Family and friends can feel helpless and hopeless as to how to support the person who is addicted. As ever, this podcast is about hope and the ability to manage difficult issues in our lives. We discuss how drug addiction can be treated and how people can and do recover.Please do listen to and share this podcast episode if drug use is an issue for you or someone you care about. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you find it hard to trust people? Are you weary of people's motives and are overly paranoid or suspicious? Do you put up a protective barrier to keep people away, as you feel that people in general can't be trusted? Have you been told that you have trust issues? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of trust. Having an issue with trust can lead to being sensitive to the motives of people, believing that they will always hurt or leave us. Trust issues can lead to us being lonely and isolated, as we push people away out of fear that they can't be trusted. Trust issues can be with us from childhood, or we can develop them at any point over the course of our life. We need to manage trust so that it does not leave us lonely, depressed and sat on a manmade island of isolation. Listen to this episode to learn how to manage your trust issues and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you build trust into your life. I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.

Do you struggle with gambling issues?Are you concerned that someone you know may have an issue with gambling? Are you worried that you might be addicted to gambling ? In the latest episode of ' I Have Issues,' I discuss the issue of gambling.   I'm joined by Professor Colin O'Gara,  a consultant psychiatrist for the past twenty years. Since 2007, he is the Head of Addiction Services at Saint John of God Hospital, Stillorgan, Dublin, Ireland treating patients who have a gambling addiction. He is recently the author of a new book entitled, 'Gambling Addiction in Ireland; Causes, Consequences and Recovery' with Veritas publishers. This book has been written for a general audience and aims to help patients and families struggling with gambling addiction.Sadly gambling can change from being a source of fun and entertainment to wrecking your life with heart-breaking consequences. Gambling can become an addictive behaviour, devastating the life of the gambler, their family and friends. People with an issue of gambling can become deceitful, lead a double-life and gamble finances away and pretend that everything is fine in their life. They can become trapped in a life that is blighted by gambling, debt and addiction. Listen to this episode to learn how to deal with gambling and if you do struggle with this issue, there is a way forward to help you deal with this addiction. Don't gamble with the issue of gambling!I'm a London based adolescent and adult chartered psychologist.Please share this podcast if you find it helpful.Also follow me on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok and Facebook for insights on mental health.