The Chelsea Psychology Clinic

Imposter Syndrome can make us doubt our accomplishments and feel like we don't deserve our success. The truth is, you've worked hard to get where you are! It's time to acknowledge your achievements and celebrate the skills that brought you here. Share your thoughts or tips on overcoming Imposter Syndrome in the comments. Together, we can thrive! #ImposterSyndrome #CareerDevelopment #SelfEmpowerment

If you're someone who who is very driven and has a tendency to overexert yourself, you might associate your own personal value with outwardly success. And that’s when things can get dangerous. Work should be just one part of the picture. You might feel like you’re being very productive when you're over-working, but you simply cannot give your best when you're not looking after yourself physically and emotionally. A delicate balance of give and take is what success looks like in the long-term. If you can’t set a clear boundary between work and life, your physical and mental health, as well as relationships, may suffer. #internationalweekofhappinessatwork #work #burnout #balance #therapy #stress #stressed

There is so much power in listening to someone. Listening, validating and supporting someone through the good and the bad. 👂Tips for being a good listener include giving your full attention and being fully present - so put down your phone, maintain eye contact, nod occasionally and use body language to show that you're engaged. Avoid interrupting, show empathy, be non-judgmental (even if you may not agree with everything they say) and be patient; allowing pauses and silences without rushing to fill them. And remember, typically when someone shares something that they are struggling with, they’re not actually looking for advice - they’re looking to be heard and for their experience to be validated. What else makes a good listener? #WeListen #Listen #Support #Therapy #Therapist

We exist in an 'always on' society and it's hard to step off the never-ending conveyor belt of work emails, WhatsAppp notifications, life admin, family demands, social invites and a 24/7 news cycle and social media. To be more productive, we’ve been sold the myth that pushing and over-stretching ourselves is the route to success. We might manage this short-term but it's not sustainable in the long-term. To be your most productive, you need to be present and give your full focus which simply isn’t possible if you’re over-worked. You can only give out as much as you receive, which means topping up your reserves by doing the things that nourish you too. 🔥If you suffer from what we call in therapy an 'Unrelenting Standards' schema or life trap, you'll be even more prone to burnout; obsessing about the next thing that you have to do right. You may feel like time is literally chasing you. You have so much to do and such little time. And you're never achieving enough. Therapy can help you to break free from this relentless pursuit. #internationalweekofhappinessatwork #burnout #therapy #therapist #anxiety #anxious #unrelentingstandards #psychology

While the flag dating terminology running rife on TikTok does have some useful benefits... it's also a serious vibe killer. The Chelsea Psychology Clinic's comments feature in this Cosmopolitan article. #TikTok #dating #therapy

Do you fear you’ll be faced with rejection or anger if you don’t give in to other people’s wants and needs? Does the idea of standing up for yourself fill you with dread? Or do you feel extreme guilt when you do stand up for yourself? The first step in learning how to stand up for yourself is to understand WHY you feel this way. Somewhere along the line you might have learnt that it was bad to have needs or that your needs weren’t as important as other people’s. Perhaps your parents weren’t very tuned into your needs growing up. You might have looked after a parent who was unwell (mentally, physically or emotionally) and who over-relied on you. Alternatively, you may have grown up with very strict parents where standing up for yourself was out of the question. A parent – or both – ruled the roost. When you expressed what you wanted or how you felt, you were shot down – punished, ignored or abandoned. ❤️Your desires and needs are just as important as everyone else’s. They might not have been recognised as such when you were younger but you have the power to make sure that they are now. Find out how to stand up for yourself and break the pattern: https://ow.ly/lXXa50Pmyr5 #selfconfidence #selfesteem #therapy #therapy #confidence #confident

Is there such thing as a quarter-life crisis?😫 The Chelsea Psychology Clinic contributes advice to this Huffington Post feature. #crisis #therapy #drama

Remind yourself of your value. No one’s behaviour can ever take away from your inherent value and worthiness. We are all worthy of love, regardless of where we are in our journey through love and life. Never forget that. #selflove #selfesteem #toxic #therapy #therapist #bekind

Dr Elena Touroni, a consultant psychologist and the co-founder of The Chelsea Psychology Clinic, reveals why having a mindful meditation practice is one of the best ways to start your day. 🧘♂️ #meditation #mindul #mindfulness #mentalhealth

Our beliefs about the world determine our behaviour. If you didn't felt emotionally heard as a child, you’re going to believe that no one can fill that role for you when we’re older too. Learn how to work towards building a life that is filled with love, warmth and connection and further advice can be found here: https://ow.ly/M6qW50PmAI6 #connection #therapy #therapist #love