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Staying Well at Work: Caring for Yourself While You Care for Others
As someone who works in occupational health within the NHS, I often meet people who are dedicated, skilled, and deeply committed to their work — yet who are also running on empty. Healthcare, like many professions, asks a great deal of us: our time, our energy, and often, our emotional reserves. Even outside healthcare, many workplaces are fast-paced and demanding, with little space to pause or recover. Staying well at work isn’t about being endlessly resilient or “pushing th
Aleksandra Paksina
Nov 21, 20253 min read


When Your Mind Won’t Let Go: Understanding and Easing Rumination
We’ve all had moments when our minds seem to get stuck — replaying an event, a conversation, or a mistake over and over again. You might find yourself lying awake, thinking about what you should have said, what you shouldn’t have done, or what could go wrong in the future. This cycle of repetitive thinking is called rumination , and while it can sometimes feel like problem-solving, it usually brings more distress than clarity. Rumination often starts with good intentions. We
Aleksandra Paksina
Nov 7, 20253 min read


Why You’re Not Broken: The Myth of ‘Fixing Yourself’ in Therapy
If you’ve ever thought, “Something’s wrong with me… I need to be fixed” , you’re not alone. Many people come to therapy believing they...
Aleksandra Paksina
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Starting Therapy: What to Expect
Whether you’re feeling anxious, hopeful, unsure, or all of the above, beginning therapy is a courageous move towards understanding yourself better and finding ways to feel more supported in life.
Aleksandra Paksina
Aug 4, 20252 min read
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