Paulina Treanor, Integrative Psychotherapist Burnout is more than exhaustion. At its core, burnout represents erasure – of one’s needs, identity, and capacity not merely to work, but to fully engage with life itself. For neurodivergent individuals, this erasure can be chronic, invisible, and profoundly misunderstood. In my role as an integrative psychotherapist specialising in neurodiversity, I frequently encounter…

Drug addiction is not a matter of choice or moral failing; it is a complex, chronic condition rooted in neuroadaptive changes within the brain. Repeated substance use alters neural pathways, particularly those governing reward, motivation, and executive function, leading to compulsive behaviours and a diminished capacity for self-regulation1 Public figures have begun to shed light on the…

Originating from the work of Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s1, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) has since evolved into a cornerstone of modern clinical psychology and psychiatric treatment, with particular efficacy in managing mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders. At its core, CBT operates on the premise that distorted cognitions – such as automatic negative thoughts, dysfunctional core beliefs,…