by Christopher Paul Jones | 16th January 2026 | confidence, fear, Metal health, over thinking, stress
The start of a new year is often viewed as a time for a fresh start. Whether you make a formal New Year’s resolution or just use the date as a landmark for anchoring changes you want to make to your life, it’s very common to want to turn over a new leaf with a new...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 9th December 2025 | anxiety, fear, phobia, stress
For many of us, the festive season means travelling to be with friends, family, and loved ones. While it is wonderful to spend Christmas with those closest to you, if you struggle with a fear of flying or general travel anxiety, getting to your destination can be a...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 14th November 2025 | anxiety, fear, Metal health, phobia, stress
When life keeps coming at you, it can sometimes feel like you’re running on empty. You push through tiredness, ignore the warning signs, and tell yourself you’ll rest later, but later never seems to come. That’s the burnout loop. You keep running on stress energy, and...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 14th October 2025 | fear, Metal health, phobia
Why We Love to Be Scared: The Psychology of Halloween Fears As Halloween approaches, shops and neighbourhoods transform and fright night once again takes centre stage. People line up to be terrified on purpose, whether they’re booking horror experiences, switching off...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 29th August 2025 | fear, Metal health, phobia
Can’t even bring yourself to look at a spider without shivering? You’re not alone. Arachnophobia – the extreme fear of spiders – is one of the most common phobias in the world. And while most spiders are completely harmless, the fear can feel overwhelming, irrational,...
by Christopher Paul Jones | 22nd July 2025 | fear, Metal health, phobia
Not long ago, a client sat across from me, visibly embarrassed. “I know it sounds silly,” she said, “but I’m terrified of clowns.” She paused. “I mean, properly terrified. Even seeing one in a cartoon gives me that tight chest, sweaty hands feeling.” While that might...
