The BLOG
People-Pleasing, Trauma, Emotional Safety, Confidence, Relationships & Therapy
Exploring the psychology behind the patterns, thoughts and experiences that can be difficult to make sense of — from people-pleasing, overthinking and self-doubt to masking, boundaries, relationships, identity and self-expression.
Written by Charlotte Bailey, BABCP-accredited psychotherapist, speaker and spoken-word poet, drawing on over 15 years' experience in mental health.
Here you'll find psychological insights, relatable examples and practical ideas to help you understand yourself and the experiences that shape how you think, feel and relate to others.
Why Do You Feel So Anxious When You’re Around That Person?
Ever feel really anxious when you’re around a certain person or certain people? It’s not uncommon, when I asked this question on instagram stories 100% said yes! Here I talk about why you can feel so anxious around certain people and what might be being triggered.
How To Tell If You Have Anxiety
If you are someone who tends to put others before yourself, you might be so preoccupied with how they feel that you aren’t as in tune with your own feelings.
You are so used to suppressing and masking your emotions that it’s easy to overlook your own anxiety.
Here are 10 signs you can look out for to see if you are more anxious than you initially realise!