September 15, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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OCD and Feeling Unreal: 10 Key Facts You Should Know

OCD and Feeling Unreal: 10 Key Facts You Should Know Imagine waking in the night, heart racing, convinced you hadn’t locked the front door. You check, walk away, but you know that nagging thought will…

August 15, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Overthinking at Night: 8 Inspiring CBT Strategies

Overthinking at Night: 8 Inspiring CBT Strategies Picture this. It's 3 AM, and you're lying there staring at the ceiling while your mind races through tomorrow's meeting, last week's conversation, or that embarrassing thing you…

August 11, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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ERP Therapy: 7 Effective Strategies for OCD and GAD

ERP Therapy: 7 Effective Strategies for OCD and GAD Introduction – Emma’s Story and the Turning Point I still remember the first time Emma came to see me in my Edinburgh office. She walked in…

July 26, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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ERP for Anxiety: 3 Essential Benefits in Therapy

ERP for Anxiety: 3 Essential Benefits in Therapy You won't believe this, but the first time I explained ERP to a client, they looked at me like I'd suggested jumping out of a plane without…

February 4, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Anxiety Management: 10 Effective Self-Help Strategies

Are you seeking effective self-help anxiety strategies for managing anxiety? In this article, you’ll discover actionable techniques like breathing exercises, cognitive behavioural therapy methods, and grounding techniques to help you take control of your anxiety…

January 20, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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5 Key Insights on Anxiety and Brain Ageing from Research

5 Key Insights on Anxiety and Brain Ageing from Research You might be surprised to learn that anxiety disorders affect about 34% of people during their lifetime, and their effects reach way beyond mental health.…

January 6, 2025
by Federico Ferrarese
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Unmasking High-Functioning Anxiety: The Hidden Struggle Behind Success

Unmasking High-Functioning Anxiety: The Hidden Struggle Behind Success As a CBT therapist and psychologist, I'm here to shed light on a topic that's often overlooked in our society: high-functioning anxiety. This invisible struggle affects countless…

Exploring the Recent Rise of Social Anxiety Disorder

December 17, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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Reframing Anxiety: Embracing Your Mind’s Protective Instinct

Reframing Anxiety: Embracing Your Mind's Protective Instinct Anxiety. The word alone can evoke a sense of unease, conjuring images of racing thoughts, sweaty palms, and a pounding heart. For many, anxiety feels like an unwelcome…

December 11, 2024
by Federico Ferrarese
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The Road to Healing: CBT for Anxiety Relief in Edinburgh

The Road to Healing: CBT for Anxiety Relief in Edinburgh Living with anxiety in a bustling city like Edinburgh can feel overwhelming. Whether it's navigating the crowded Royal Mile, managing work pressures, or dealing…