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.

We all know the "London Dream." It’s the version of the city we saw in movies before we moved here: rainy romantic walks along the South Bank, cozy pints in centuries-old pubs, and a career in one of the world's most exciting financial hubs. But lately? The headlines haven’t exactly been rolling out the welcome mat. Between tightening visa rules, the cost-of-living crisis, and the endless discourse about everything that’s "broken," it is easy for an expat to feel less like a

Depression is more than just a fleeting feeling of sadness; it is a pervasive fog that can dull your enjoyment of life, drain your energy, and distort your perception of yourself and the world. For many professionals and residents in the city, the fast-paced nature of life can sometimes mask these symptoms until they become overwhelming. Understanding how depression operates is the first step toward dismantling it. By combining cognitive (thinking) and behavioural  (doing) s

* At present Psychedelics are only legal in the UK when used research settings or used with medical prescription in Ketamine assisted Therapy clinics. This blog does not represent advice or encouragement to use psychedelics and only describes the current state of scientific understanding.  If you are considering taking psychedelics in a controlled, legal (outside of the UK) retreat or treatment environment please speak to a healthcare professional with relevant knowledge on t