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Health Anxiety Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage It

27 November 2025

Health anxiety involves a persistent fear of having or developing a serious illness, even when medical reassurance has been given. In this article, Dr Esthefanea F. Santos explains the signs, causes and evidence-based strategies for managing health anxiety, including how checking behaviours, uncertainty and the mind–body cycle maintain the worry. This post offers grounded psychological understanding and practical guidance for those wanting to know more about health anxiety.

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Understanding Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Living with a Constant “What If”

6 November 2025

Most people worry from time to time, but for those with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), worry becomes constant, excessive, and hard to control. In this post, we explore what GAD is, how it affects the mind and body, why it develops, and practical, evidence-based strategies to help you manage persistent anxiety and feel more grounded in daily life.

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The Cause of Tinnitus: Mapping the Ear-Brain Connection

17 September 2025

Anxiety affects the brain and body in ways that can feel overwhelming. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to manage anxious responses, regulate emotions, and feel steadier in daily life.

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Understanding Anxiety and Emotional Regulation: Practical Strategies to Stay Grounded

7 September 2025

Anxiety affects the brain and body in ways that can feel overwhelming. Learn practical, evidence-based strategies to manage anxious responses, regulate emotions, and feel steadier in daily life.

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When Food Becomes the Fix: How We Learn to Cope Through Control

12 August 2025

When food becomes the way we cope, it’s not about vanity, it’s about survival. This is what quiet pain looks like, and how recovery gently begins.

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Walking and Mental Health: What’s the Link?

30 June 2025

Walking in nature isn’t just a simple suggestion; it’s a powerful, research-backed way to reduce stress, improve mood, and support mental health. Find out how short, accessible walks in Kent’s peaceful spots can make a real difference.

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Starting Therapy: What to Expect in Your First Session

23 May 2025

Nervous about your first therapy session? Here’s what to expect so you can feel more at ease taking that first step.

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Meet Your Psychologist in Medway

13 May 2025

Dr. Esthefanea, founder of ES Therapy Centre in Medway, shares her background, approach, and passion for helping clients through life’s challenges. Learn what to expect in therapy and how to get started.

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Therapy for Expats in London

7 November 2023

Coping with relocation challenges when moving to London Moving to a new country, or a new city such as London, marks a significant life transition. It’s a thrilling adventure, but it can also be an emotionally challenging experience. The process of adapting to a new culture, environment, and way of life can sometimes feel like...

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Menopause & Identity in Trans Individuals Assigned Female at Birth

10 May 2023

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Today's Essential Reads

Health Anxiety Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage It

Understanding Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Living with a Constant “What If”

The Cause of Tinnitus: Mapping the Ear-Brain Connection

Understanding Anxiety and Emotional Regulation: Practical Strategies to Stay Grounded

When Food Becomes the Fix: How We Learn to Cope Through Control

Walking and Mental Health: What’s the Link?

Starting Therapy: What to Expect in Your First Session

Meet Your Psychologist in Medway

Therapy for Expats in London

Menopause & Identity in Trans Individuals Assigned Female at Birth

27 November 2025Health Anxiety Explained: Signs, Causes, and How to Manage It

6 November 2025Understanding Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD): Living with a Constant “What If”

17 September 2025The Cause of Tinnitus: Mapping the Ear-Brain Connection

7 September 2025Understanding Anxiety and Emotional Regulation: Practical Strategies to Stay Grounded

12 August 2025When Food Becomes the Fix: How We Learn to Cope Through Control

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