Hello Therapy: Mental Health Tips For Personal Growth

Dr Liz White - Clinical Psychologist & Therapist
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Welcome to Hello Therapy, your go-to podcast for enhancing your mental health and unlocking your personal growth. Hosted by Dr Liz White, an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist.Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you find that you constantly criticise yourself or are you battling low self esteem or low confidence? Hello Therapy addresses these questions and many more.With engaging solo episodes where Dr Liz shares helpful science-backed mental health tips, alongside insightful conversations with expert guests, Dr Liz blends her professional expertise with compassion and warmth, to help you feel understood and empowered to not only face life’s challenges, but to take charge of your mental health once and for all.Sign up to Harley Clinical’s email list for exclusive tips, offers and access to free resources: https://mailchi.mp/harleyclinical/newsletter-sign-up

  1. #78: Therapy Beyond the Couch - The Power of Nature, Challenge, and Connection with Dr Kate Mason

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    #78: Therapy Beyond the Couch - The Power of Nature, Challenge, and Connection with Dr Kate Mason

    What does it really mean to find your inner strength and embrace a new version of yourself after adversity, and how can stepping outside the traditional therapy room open up transformative change? This powerful conversation explores how reconnecting with nature, embracing values, and facing life’s toughest moments can transform our approach to healing and personal growth. Dr. Kate Mason shares her inspiring journey through cancer, how it reshaped her career, and why therapy doesn’t have to happen indoors. You’ll hear practical tools for the days that feel impossible: count small wins, lean on safe people, and return to your compass - adventure, connection, or freedom, whatever your values may be. We talk about post-treatment anxiety, the myth of instant transformation, and why vulnerability is strength, not failure. If you’ve felt lost through illness, divorce, menopause, or sudden change, this conversation offers grounded steps to rediscover purpose and joy, one walk at a time. Highlights include: 02:52 Nature, Challenge and Values-Led Work 04:57 Kate’s Cancer Story and Impact on Identity 15:24 Challenge, ACT, and Weathering Storms 27:06 Firewalking and Trusting Intuition This week's guest: Dr Kate Mason is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience helping women reconnect with who they are and what truly matters. After facing her own life-changing experience with breast cancer at 35, Kate discovered the transformative power of being outdoors, stepping beyond our comfort zones, and reconnecting with ourselves and a community of like-minded women. From cycling 250 miles from London to Paris to hiking 120km across the Sahara Desert and Cuban mountains, Kate has experienced first-hand how adventure and nature can spark deep healing and personal growth. That journey inspired her to create Women & Wild in 2023, a thriving community that blends psychology, coaching, and the great outdoors to help women rediscover their strength, purpose and joy. Her work has been featured in multiple media publications where she continues to champion the power of nature, connection, and courage as tools for lasting wellbeing. Website: Women and Wild  Instagram: @womenandwild Tell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    38 phút
  2. #77: Understanding Depersonalisation and Derealisation with Dr Claudia Hallett

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    #77: Understanding Depersonalisation and Derealisation with Dr Claudia Hallett

    Experiencing a feeling of things being unreal or feeling detached from 'real life' and not sure what to do? This episode can help. This week, I am talking to Dr Claudia Hallett, Clinical Psychologist and lead of the UK’s only specialist depersonalisation and derealisation service at the Maudsley in London, to demystify DP/DR and offer a practical path through the fear and confusion it creates. Across a frank, compassionate conversation, we define depersonalisation and derealisation in plain language and explore why these dissociative symptoms show up across conditions like OCD, PTSD, low mood, and neurodiversity. Claudia explains the freeze response, what’s likely happening in the brain and we tackle the most persistent myths: that DP/DR is rare, untreatable, always trauma-led - and share prevalence data that puts DP/DR on par with better-known difficulties.  Most importantly, we outline what actually helps and hear how values-led action restores identity when chasing the “old me” keeps life on hold, and why grounding isn’t one-size-fits-all. We discuss promising approaches like body movement psychotherapy and mindful movement for safer reconnection with the body, plus the power of peer support through charities such as Unreal.  Highlights include: 02:31 What DPDR Feels Like 06:26 The Brain, Freeze Mode And Survival 12:38 Neurodiversity And Interoception 24:14 Practical Self‑Help This week's guest: Claudia is a highly specialist Clinical Psychologist and accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist. She is currently the clinical lead for the National and Specialist Depersonalisation & Derealisation service, part of the Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma service at the Maudsley NHS Hospital in South London. She is involved in the teaching and supervision of trainee psychologists on the Clinical Doctorate course at the Institute of Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience and is involved in several research projects with colleagues across SLAM and KCL. She also runs her own private practice where she specialises in helping clients with DP/DR, anxiety and trauma difficulties  Claudia's instagram Tell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    34 phút
  3. #76: Reset Your Nervous System: Understanding Micro Stresses with Dr Tess Browne

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    #76: Reset Your Nervous System: Understanding Micro Stresses with Dr Tess Browne

    Are you feeling constantly frazzled, even though nothing major seems to be going wrong? In this episode of the Hello Therapy podcast, I'm joined by clinical psychologist, Dr. Tess Browne to explore the powerful impact of "micro stressors", those everyday pressures that silently drain our energy. The conversation delves into how these small stressors affect our nervous system, especially for women and mums juggling work, family, and endless demands. Tess shares practical, evidence-based strategies for calming your nervous system, even when you’re time-poor, and highlights the importance of self-compassion and connection. Whether you’re struggling with burnout or looking for simple tools to create more calm in your day, this episode offers reassurance and actionable advice to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered. Highlights include: 03:33 Micro stressors shape modern life 12:27 Unseen stress of motherhood 14:00 The pressure to "have it all" 19:13 Preventing burnout and prioritising self 22:37 Recognising a dysregulated nervous system 23:34 Signs of stress on the body 31:21 Stacking habits for change 34:09 Overcoming challenges of slowing down This week's guest: Dr. Tess Browne is a Chartered Clinical and Coaching Psychologist and the founder of The Mind Atelier, a boutique online psychology practice supporting high-achieving women - especially busy mums - to feel calm, confident, and connected. Drawing on over 25 years’ experience, Tess helps women break free from perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-criticism, and replace them with self-compassion, confidence, and emotional ease.  As a mum of two, she knows first-hand how easy it is to put pressure on yourself - and how hard it can be to prioritise your own well-being. She’s passionate about making mental health support practical and relatable, breaking down complex psychology into tools women can use in the middle of their real, messy, everyday lives. Website Instagram Download free Mum Guilt Manual Tell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    40 phút
  4. #75: Coping with Grief - Tools for Processing Profound Loss with Dr Monia Wieliczko (Grief Series Part 2)

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    #75: Coping with Grief - Tools for Processing Profound Loss with Dr Monia Wieliczko (Grief Series Part 2)

    Grief can feel like an overwhelming tsunami, leaving us unsure how to simply survive those first devastating days and weeks.  In part 2 of this compassionate conversation with clinical psychologist and grief specialist Dr. Monika Wieliczko, we discuss practical strategies for navigating loss at every stage of the journey. From those first days of shock through to long term adjustment, this episode is packed with helpful ways to cope with bereavement. Monika also shares a free online resource, The Grief MOT, designed to help individuals check in on their grief journey and access helpful tools. Whether you're navigating your own grief journey or supporting someone through theirs, this episode offers a roadmap through one of life's most challenging experiences – not to bypass the pain, but to move through it with greater understanding, connection, and ultimately, healing.  Highlights include: 2:19 Surviving the first weeks after loss 5:25 The importance of connection in grief 8:23 Developing a new relationship with loss 12:33 When grief becomes trauma 14:17 Physical health risks of unprocessed grief This week's guest: Dr Monika Wieliczko is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. She has worked within the NHS as well as private and charitable organisations in the UK since 2011. She trained at various universities across the UK and Poland and completed her doctoral studies at the Canterbury Christ Church University.  Apart from running her private practice, Monika works part-time in a secondary care mental health service in South East London where she specialises in helping people with complex mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma and personality disorders. Monika is also a visiting lecturer at The Institute of Psychiatry in London delivering teaching for trainee clinical psychologists.  Website LinkedIn Tell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    18 phút
  5. #74: Understanding Grief: Myths, Realities, and the Taboo of Loss with Dr Monika Wieliczko (Grief Series Part 1)

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    #74: Understanding Grief: Myths, Realities, and the Taboo of Loss with Dr Monika Wieliczko (Grief Series Part 1)

    Have you ever wondered if your grieving experience is “normal” or struggled to find the right words about loss? This week, I'm joined by clinical psychologist and grief specialist, Dr. Monika Wieliczko. We have an open conversation about the realities of grief. Together, we explore why grief often feels isolating, how and why society shies away from openly discussing bereavement, and the profound ways grief can affect both mind and body. Drawing on personal stories and clinical expertise, we dispel common myths (like the famous stages of grief model) and emphasise that there is no single correct way to grieve. Monika also shares a free online resource, The Grief MOT, designed to help individuals check in on their grief journey and access helpful tools. Highlights include: 05:56 Understanding grief responses 11:39 The Surreal state of loss 14:24 Examining the stages of grief 20:10 When grief becomes traumatic 25:17 Secondary losses and practical challenges 29:29 The cognitive impact of grief 33:06 Resources for grief support - The Grief MOT This week's guest: Dr Monika Wieliczko is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist. She has worked within the NHS as well as private and charitable organisations in the UK since 2011. She trained at various universities across the UK and Poland and completed her doctoral studies at the Canterbury Christ Church University.  Apart from running her private practice, Monika works part-time in a secondary care mental health service in South East London where she specialises in helping people with complex mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma and personality disorders. Monika is also a visiting lecturer at The Institute of Psychiatry in London delivering teaching for trainee clinical psychologists.  Website LinkedIn Tell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    34 phút
  6. #73: Perimenopause Unpacked - Lifestyle Tips, Weight, and Hormone Health Explained with Dr Gill Shields

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    #73: Perimenopause Unpacked - Lifestyle Tips, Weight, and Hormone Health Explained with Dr Gill Shields

    Are you wondering if your mood swings, sleepless nights, or sudden changes in your body might be more than just “life stress”?  This week, I'm joined by Dr. Gill Shields, an experienced NHS GP and British Menopause Society specialist.  Gill sheds light on what perimenopause really is, busting myths about hot sweats being the defining symptom and revealing that there are over 70 recognised symptoms - many of which are overlooked or misunderstood. We discuss why you don’t need a blood test to validate how you’re feeling, the misleading legacy of past HRT research, and the importance of individualised care. Gill also sheds light on what happens to our weight in perimenopause, and the lifestyle changes that can help support your body and your mind during this time of life. By the end of the episode you'll know when it’s time to visit the doctor, how to advocate for yourself in healthcare settings, and why being well-informed is key to getting the support you deserve. Highlights include: 2:01 Understanding perimenopause symptoms 06:20 When to see your doctor 10:17 Lifestyle changes and supplement efficacy 17:16 Weight gain and body changes 23:56 The truth about HRT 30:56 Common misconceptions and final advice This week's guest: Dr Gill Shields completed her medical training at Imperial College London in 2006 and went onto work in several London hospitals before completing her GP training in 2011. Along with her MBBS/BSc/MRCGP she has Diplomas in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sexual and Reproductive health and has FSRH letters of competence in IUDs (coils) SDI (contraceptive implants). She holds the Faculty of Sexual Reproductive Health Advanced Menopause Certificate and is a British Menopause Society specialist. Dr Gill Shields is a GP partner within the NHS and PCN Women’s Health Lead. She runs regular specialist menopause clinics, group menopause consultations and general women’s health clinics. She enjoys listening to her patients and helping them make the best decisions around their health with support of the most up to date evidence based medicine. Website Instagram Tell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    43 phút
  7. #72: How to Improve Your Sleep with Dr Maja Schaedel

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    #72: How to Improve Your Sleep with Dr Maja Schaedel

    Are you tired of tossing and turning and want to know if a good night's sleep is ever possible? In the first episode of season 4 of the Hello Therapy podcast, I'm joined by clinical psychologist and sleep specialist Dr. Maja Schaedel where we unravel the mysteries and challenges of sleep. Maja shares her extensive experience from the NHS Sleep Disorder Centre and her private Good Sleep Clinic, offering practical insights into why sleep is so essential for our health, how different sleep disorders manifest across age groups, and what we can do to improve our nightly rest.  You'll will learn about the surprising links between sleep and conditions like dementia and anxiety, the realities of insomnia, and actionable strategies for managing sleep disruptions, plus some myth-busting around sleep routines. Whether you've struggled with sleepless nights or just want to understand how to sleep better, this episode is full of valuable tips and eye-opening science. Highlights include: 08:55 Common sleep disorders explained 19:18 Teen sleep patterns and challenges 28:59 Understanding sleep efficiency 37:46 Strategies for 3am wake-ups 50:22 Mental health and sleep connection 57:30 Top tips for better sleep 01:02:16 Sleep retreats and professional passion This week's guest: Dr Maja Schaedel is a clinical psychologist and a sleep expert and has worked with people with sleep difficulties for over 20 years. She runs The Good Sleep Clinic and she founded The Good Sleep Retreat in 2023. Maja also works as the lead psychologist in one of the UK’s leading NHS sleep disorder centres at Guy’s & St Thomas’ Hospital. She regularly speaks on the subject of sleep in the media, including The Telegraph, The Independent, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, BBC 4’s Woman’s Hour and Channel 5’s “Breaking the Taboos” on sleep in the menopause.  Instagram Tell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    50 phút

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    #71: How Do I Figure Out What I Want in Life? Summer Sessions no. 3

    Feeling lost, directionless, or unsure of what’s next?  In the final Summer Session, I am breaking down one of life’s biggest questions: How do I figure out what I really want? This episode offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help you find clarity and reconnect with your sense of purpose—without the pressure of finding "the one right thing." Through the lens of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I explore how chasing constant happiness and avoiding discomfort can leave us stuck - and how meaning often lies on the other side of uncertainty. Instead of waiting for a lightning bolt of clarity, this episode encourages you to take small, values-aligned actions that help you feel more grounded and authentic in your choices. What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ Why there’s no single “right” purpose—and that’s freeing ✅ How the “happiness trap” keeps us feeling stuck ✅ Seven practical tools for finding direction and meaning ✅ How to notice what energizes vs. depletes you ✅ Why values—not goals—are the real compass ✅ The role of discomfort and struggle in meaningful growth ✅ How to make aligned decisions even in uncertainty Who this episode is for: This conversation is especially helpful for people who: Feel adrift, stuck, or uncertain about life directionAre facing a major transition or decisionStruggle with perfectionism or pressure to “find their purpose”Want tools rooted in real psychology, not toxic positivityCrave grounded, compassionate advice for life clarityTell us what you thought of this episode! FREE until 5th December 2025 - grab my mini course HOW TO STOP SPIRALLING today - click below: How To Stop Spiralling mini course -> JOIN OUR SUBSTACK NEED THERAPY? SOCIALS DISCLAIMER - The Hello Therapy podcast and the information provided by Dr Liz White (DClinPsy, CPsychol, AFBPsS, CSci, HCPC reg.), is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute personalised advice. Please reach out to your GP or a mental health professional if you need support.

    12 phút
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Welcome to Hello Therapy, your go-to podcast for enhancing your mental health and unlocking your personal growth. Hosted by Dr Liz White, an experienced Consultant Clinical Psychologist.Are you struggling with anxiety? Do you find that you constantly criticise yourself or are you battling low self esteem or low confidence? Hello Therapy addresses these questions and many more.With engaging solo episodes where Dr Liz shares helpful science-backed mental health tips, alongside insightful conversations with expert guests, Dr Liz blends her professional expertise with compassion and warmth, to help you feel understood and empowered to not only face life’s challenges, but to take charge of your mental health once and for all.Sign up to Harley Clinical’s email list for exclusive tips, offers and access to free resources: https://mailchi.mp/harleyclinical/newsletter-sign-up

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