Mindful Moments Therapies

  Parent-child estrangement is one of the most painful yet unspoken challenges in life. Discover the reasons behind it, its emotional impact, and how Mindful Moments Therapies offers support, community, and somatic healing for those affected. Understanding Estrangement: A Deeply Personal and Painful Journey Parent and child estrangement is a subject rarely spoken about, yet it affects countless families across the UK and globally. It’s not just a falling out, it’s often the result of years of unresolved conflict, trauma, emotional turmoil, or even abuse. Whether the decision to estrange is made by the parent or the child, it is almost never made lightly. It comes after deep internal battles, countless moments of confusion, pain, and soul-searching. For  Phiona  of  Mindful Moments Therapies , the experience of parental estrangement is not only a professional focus but also a deeply personal journey. Her lived experience informs the compassionate, support she offers t...

Overthinking can feel like a constant storm in the mind, relentless, exhausting, and often invisible to those around you. For many, it becomes a default way of thinking that touches every part of life. From work and family to friendships and daily decision making. Left unchecked, overthinking can develop into anxiety, overwhelm, and deep rooted mental fatigue. In this blog, we will explore seven key points to understand and support overthinking, from both a  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  and  Clinical Hypnotherapy  perspective. We will introduce the concept of  ANTs  Automatic Negative Thoughts, discuss how they develop, and offer therapeutic strategies to help you manage and eventually reduce their impact. We will also look at how  somatic techniques  can gently bring you out of your head and into a calmer, embodied state. The Inner Critic and Overthinking Many people who overthink also struggle with a harsh inner voice. This inner critic ...