Thoughts on mental health, support, and getting started

Practical guidance for people who want help but are not sure where to begin.

Panic attacks

How to stop a panic attack (and what to do when one is coming)

A calm, practical guide to stopping a panic attack when one is happening, what to do afterwards, and when to get help. Written for UK readers.

·7 min read
Health anxiety

Health anxiety is ruining my life: what helps when you can't stop worrying about your body

If health anxiety is taking over, you are not alone and you are not going mad. An honest guide to what it is, why it gets worse, and what actually helps.

·8 min read
Getting help

How much is private therapy in the UK? (And what to do if you can't afford it)

A plain guide to what private therapy actually costs in the UK, what affects the price, and what to do if it is out of reach. Updated for 2026.

·7 min read
Health anxiety

How to stop health anxiety (without medication)

Practical UK guide to managing health anxiety, based on NHS and NICE-recommended approaches. No medical advice, no fluff.

·7 min read
Anxiety

Anxiety self help: the 7 things that actually work (and the one thing nobody tells you)

A plain UK guide to self-help for anxiety. Practical techniques drawn from NHS, NICE, Mind, and Anxiety UK.

·8 min read
Panic attacks

How to deal with panic attacks (when they keep coming back)

If panic attacks keep happening, this is a practical UK guide to managing them long-term. Evidence-based approaches from NHS, NICE, Mind, and Anxiety UK.

·7 min read
Social anxiety

Social anxiety test: how to tell if it might be social anxiety (and what to do next)

There is no at-home test that diagnoses social anxiety. Here is an honest UK guide to the signs, what a real assessment looks like, and what to do next.

·6 min read
Social anxiety

How to overcome social anxiety: a calm UK guide to getting your life back

A calm, practical UK guide to overcoming social anxiety, based on NHS, NICE, and Mind guidance. No quick fixes, just what actually helps.

·7 min read
Anxiety

How to sleep with anxiety: a calm UK guide for 2am and beyond

A practical, UK-based guide to sleeping when anxiety will not let you. Drawn from NHS and Mind guidance. No miracle fixes, just what actually helps.

·6 min read
Health anxiety

Is there a cure for health anxiety? An honest UK guide to what recovery actually looks like

An honest UK answer on whether health anxiety can be cured, what recovery looks like, and the NHS-recommended approaches that actually help.

·6 min read
Anxiety

What to do when feeling overwhelmed: a calm UK guide for right now

Practical, UK-based steps for what to do when feeling overwhelmed. Drawn from NHS and Mind guidance. No quick fixes, just what actually helps right now.

·6 min read
Anxiety

How to stop feeling overwhelmed: a calm UK guide that actually addresses the cause

UK-based guidance on how to stop feeling overwhelmed. Drawn from NHS, Mind and Anxiety UK. No quick fixes, just what actually shifts the load.

·6 min read
Health anxiety

How to overcome health anxiety: a UK guide to working through it

A practical UK guide to overcoming health anxiety, drawn from NHS, Mind and Anxiety UK. What recovery looks like, what helps, and how to get proper support.

·6 min read
Getting help

I need to talk to a therapist: a calm UK guide to your options

A clear UK guide to talking to a therapist. NHS, private, charity and on-demand options. Drawn from NHS, NICE, BACP and Mind guidance.

·6 min read
Panic attacks

How to calm a panic attack: a steady UK guide for the next few minutes

UK-based, calming guidance for what to do during a panic attack. Drawn from NHS, NICE, Mind and Anxiety UK. No drama, just what helps right now.

·6 min read
Anxiety

How to help someone with anxiety: a calm UK guide for partners, family and friends

Calm, UK-based guidance on how to support someone you care about who has anxiety. Drawn from NHS, NICE, Mind and Anxiety UK. Practical, not preachy.

·7 min read
Getting help

NHS Talking Therapies waiting list: what to do while you wait

A calm UK guide to the NHS Talking Therapies waiting list. What to expect, what you can do in the meantime, and the alternatives worth knowing about.

·6 min read
Panic attacks

What does a panic attack feel like: an honest description from UK guidance

A plain, careful description of what a panic attack actually feels like. Drawn from NHS, NICE, Mind and Anxiety UK. No drama, just what to expect and what helps.

·7 min read
Anxiety

Feeling overwhelmed with life: a quiet UK guide for when everything is too much

When life itself feels too much, this is a calm UK guide for what helps. Drawn from NHS, Mind and Anxiety UK. No quick fixes, just honest steps and where to turn.

·6 min read
Getting help

On-demand mental health support in the UK: Wobble launches on 20 May 2026

Wobble launches in the UK on Wednesday 20 May 2026. On-demand mental health support from qualified UK therapists, personal video responses, usually within hours. First session free.

·7 min read
Social anxiety

How to deal with social anxiety: practical CBT-informed techniques for everyday life

Practical, CBT-informed techniques for dealing with social anxiety day to day. Drawn from NHS, NICE, Mind and Anxiety UK guidance. No quick fixes, just what helps.

·6 min read
Anxiety

Sleep anxiety symptoms: how it commonly shows up, and what to do about it

A careful UK guide to how sleep anxiety commonly shows up in thoughts, behaviours and the body. Drawn from NHS, Mind and Anxiety UK guidance.

·6 min read