Smart Therapy Magazine
Our articles are written to help you better understand mental health, therapy, and everyday wellbeing. From managing stress and anxiety to navigating relationships and life changes, these resources reflect the expertise of therapists at Smart Therapy in Clapham Junction, Battersea, South West London.
Why Do I Feel Empty? The Psychology Behind Emotional Numbness
There’s a kind of struggle that doesn’t look like struggle from the outside.
You get through the day. You show up. You’re functioning.
But inside, there’s… nothing.
Why Am I Always Anxious for No Reason? Understanding Background Anxiety
You know the feeling.
You’re going about your day; making coffee, commuting, replying to emails, when suddenly your chest feels tight, your stomach drops, or your mind jolts into worry mode.
How Family Patterns Shape Who We Become
Some of what we carry isn’t ours.
The anxiety, the guilt, the urge to keep everyone happy - they can all be echoes of the generations before us.
The Space Between Coping and Healing: Why ‘Getting By’ Isn’t the Same as Getting Better
Many of us can look perfectly fine on the outside - we get up, go to work, keep friendships ticking over, even laugh and plan holidays.
Why Do I Avoid My Emotions?
We've become masters at suppressing our negative emotions, donning a brave face, and soldiering on with our day. But in doing so, have we missed valuable lessons?