by Dr Tom Barber | Jun 19, 2026 | PTSD, Trauma
Why Am I Still Anxious When the Trauma Happened Years Ago? One of the most common questions I hear in therapy is surprisingly simple: “I know what happened was years ago, so why does it still affect me?” For many people, the anxiety they experience today... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jun 4, 2026 | Psychology
A Rapidly Changing World Artificial intelligence is changing the world at extraordinary speed. Tasks that once required hours of concentrated effort can now be completed in minutes. Information is available instantly, answers arrive before questions have fully formed,... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Feb 24, 2026 | EMDR, PTSD, Therapy, Trauma
Bilateral Stimulation: What It Is and How It Works in EMDR Therapy Bilateral stimulation refers to rhythmic sensory input that alternates between the left and right sides of the body. It is a core component of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Feb 11, 2025 | Books, Personal Development, Self Help Techniques
Enhance Your Therapy Journey with Our Free Reflective Journal At Colchester Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice, we believe that meaningful progress in therapy often begins with honest self-reflection. Our free reflective journal, courtesy of our partner Self Help... 
by Dr Tom Barber | Jan 19, 2025 | Counselling, Psychotherapy, Therapy
The Power of the Therapeutic Relationship: Your Path to Effective Therapy “The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.” This quote by Carl Rogers, a pioneer of modern psychotherapy, encapsulates the essence of...
