What is ASPD (Antisocial Personality Disorder)?

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is a clinical diagnosis used to describe a persistent pattern of disregard for the rights, safety, and boundaries of others. It’s not about being “difficult” or having a bad temper. It’s about how someone relates to people, rules, and responsibility over time. Common features include: Importantly:Not everyone with antisocial traits has ASPD, and not… Read More What is ASPD (Antisocial Personality Disorder)?

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Safe Disengagement When ASPD-Type Dynamics Are Present

When antisocial traits are involved, disengagement is not relational — it is operational.You are not leaving a mutual bond; you are exiting a system where you were an asset. 🧭 Core Shift (This Is Non-Negotiable) You are not dealing with misunderstanding — you are dealing with entitlement. There is no insight coming.There is no repair coming.There is no shared… Read More Safe Disengagement When ASPD-Type Dynamics Are Present

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ASPD vs Narcissistic traits vs Avoidant attachment (in relationships)

Feature ASPD (Antisocial Personality Disorder) Narcissistic traits Avoidant attachment Core issue Low empathy + rule-breaking tendencies Self-worth regulation through admiration Fear of emotional dependence Capacity for love Can form attachment, but often conditional or self-focused Can feel attachment, but often tied to ego/validation Can feel love, but struggles to express/maintain closeness Empathy Often significantly reduced… Read More ASPD vs Narcissistic traits vs Avoidant attachment (in relationships)

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Addiction, Trauma & the Brain

Addiction, Trauma & the Brain Addiction can be difficult to understand — both for the person experiencing it and for the people around them. My approach looks at addiction through both neuroscience and psychology, recognising that addictive behaviour can involve changes in the brain’s reward, motivation, learning, stress and self-regulation systems. Addiction can involve alcohol, recreational drugs… Read More Addiction, Trauma & the Brain

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What You Receive From Me

Your support is individually tailored — because no two people experience trauma in exactly the same way. When you work with me, I don’t believe in giving you a generic programme and expecting you to fit into it. Your sessions, resources and ongoing support are shaped around you, your history, your goals and your progress.… Read More What You Receive From Me

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European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD) project page

This page provides a wealth of background information on the European Web Survey on Drugs, details of current campaigns and timelines, promotional material and links. It is an invaluable starting point for anyone interested in learning more about the project. https://www.euda.europa.eu/activities/european-web-survey-on-drugs_en

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Latest data and statistics on the drug situation in Europe

National data The data sets below are part of the annually updated core data submitted by the Reitox national focal points.

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My Professional Background

Trauma • Neuroscience • Emotional Intelligence • Relationships My work is grounded in a deep interest in trauma, human behaviour, neuroscience, emotional intelligence and the ways our experiences can shape the way we think, feel and relate to others. Over the years, I have undertaken extensive training and professional development across a range of approaches, allowing… Read More My Professional Background

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When Alcohol, Medication and Instant Delivery Become a Dangerous Combination

The risks we don’t always think about Today, getting almost anything delivered to your door can take just a few taps on a phone. Food. Alcohol. Painkillers. Cold and flu remedies. Sleep aids. Allergy medication. Convenience can be wonderful — particularly when you’re unwell, exhausted or unable to get to a pharmacy or shop. But… Read More When Alcohol, Medication and Instant Delivery Become a Dangerous Combination

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What My Clients Say 🤍

These are just a few of the kind words shared by clients I have had the privilege of supporting. Many clients choose to keep their therapy journey completely private, and I respect and protect that confidentiality. For this reason, the testimonials shared here represent only a small selection of the feedback I have received. Every… Read More What My Clients Say 🤍

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