Discover the key components of Complex PTSD (CPTSD), the profound role of memory and negative identity, and the latest clinical insights. Expert trauma therapy at Soho Psychology London.

Have you ever noticed yourself playing out the exact same argument with a new partner, or feeling irrationally triggered by a friend's seemingly innocent comment? Welcome to the world of core schemas . Developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young as the foundation of Schema Therapy, schemas are deep, enduring beliefs about ourselves and others that we form during childhood. Think of them as invisible emotional blueprints. While these beliefs helped us navigate our early environments, carry

Happy Valentine’s Day. Or, as it’s known in clinical circles: The Annual Festival of Attachment Activation. While the rest of Soho is currently battling for the last bouquet of overpriced roses or a table for two in a crowded bistro, let’s take a moment to look under the hood of the romantic engine. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why you keep dating the same "emotionally unavailable" person in a different leather jacket, or why you’re bored by the "nice" ones, you ar

In schema therapy, we view this relentless drive not just as a personality trait, but as a coping mode for a deeper, more painful internal structure known as the Defectiveness Schema.

For us at Soho Psychology, situated in the heart of one of London’s most historically significant queer districts, this month is a reminder of the deep intersection between history, identity, and mental well-being.

It is rarely "just politics." When public debates centre on your fundamental right to exist, express yourself, or access healthcare, the political becomes deeply, painfully personal. If you are feeling a heaviness in your chest when you scroll through the news, or a hum of background anxiety that won’t go away, you are not imagining it. You are reacting to a hostile climate. For LGBTQI+ individuals, the current political landscape isn't just a matter of differing opinions; it