by Dr. Marie Thompson | Dec 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Coping at Christmas Christmas isn’t always easy. Sometimes family dynamics can come to the fore, making the festive period particularly challenging. Perhaps you’re coping with loss at Christmas. Or perhaps it is the volume of things to be done and...
by Dr. Marie Thompson | Sep 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
When should I see a Psychologist or Counselor? Why now? One of the first questions I ask people who come to see me at their first appointment, is “why now?”. Often people struggle for a long time before they seek professional support. And sometimes there is a clear...
by Dr. Marie Thompson | Apr 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Who is the Best Psychologist in Dubai? Who is the Best Counselor in Dubai? It’s always interesting to me to think what people type into Google when they are looking for psychological support. Assuming they have reached the point that would like some assistance,...
by Dr. Marie Thompson | Mar 6, 2018 | Uncategorized
Self-criticism: why we do it and how not to Like many aspects of our seemingly irrational selves, the basis can often make perfect sense. Self-criticism and self-blame are at the heart of many of our negative thoughts and have an impact on self-esteem and in turn our...
by Dr. Marie Thompson | Feb 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
The importance of soft toys If you’ve ever wondered why children form such a strong attachment to soft toys, psychologists can shed light on this universal phenomenon. In a nutshell, creating and later internalising a compassionate other helps us tackle...
by Dr. Marie Thompson | Jan 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
Uncertainty and Worrying Well As life marches on, we often experience much change and uncertainty, especially in a transient city such as Dubai. Tolerating uncertainty and frequent change can be challenging. I share below the biological reasons we find uncertainty...
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