Insights & Guidance

From the therapy room

Honest, practical writing on relationships, wellbeing, and the courage it takes to grow.

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Wellbeing & Everyday Life

Why Sleep and Mental Health Are More Connected Than You Think

Poor sleep and poor mental health feed each other in a cycle that can be hard to break alone. Here’s what the research actually says — and how therapy can help you interrupt the pattern.

Roy Lam
Roy Lam · 5 April 2026 · 7 min read
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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Why You Can’t Stop Doomscrolling (And What to Do About It)

Doomscrolling isn’t a bad habit or a lack of willpower. It maps onto the same mechanisms as anxiety. I explain what is really driving it and how therapy can help you break the cycle.

Roy Lam
Roy Lam · 24 March 2026 · 7 min read
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Men’s Mental Health

Why Men Still Don’t Ask for Help — And What It’s Really Costing Them

Nearly one in four men in the UK would never consider professional help for their mental health. Here’s what’s really holding them back, and what therapy actually looks like for men.

Roy Lam Roy Lam • 12 March 2026 • 6 min read
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Anxiety & Stress

You’re Not Lazy. You’re Depleted: Understanding Why So Many People Can’t Switch Off

If rest doesn’t seem to help however much you get, you may be more depleted than you realise. Here’s what’s actually happening in your nervous system, and why switching off feels so hard.

Roy Lam Roy Lam • 10 March 2026 • 6 min read
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Career & Workplace

“Will AI Take My Job?” How to Cope When the Future Feels Uncertain

More than one in four UK workers fear their job could be replaced by AI. If you’re carrying that anxiety quietly, here’s what it really costs you and what actually helps.

Roy Lam Roy Lam • 9 March 2026 • 6 min read
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Anxiety & Stress

When Work Becomes Too Much: Recognising Burnout Before It Breaks You

Burnout builds slowly, and high achievers are often the last to notice. Here are the signs worth taking seriously, and what recovery really involves.

Roy Lam Roy Lam • 8 March 2026 • 5 min read
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Cultural Identity

Navigating the Space Between Family Expectations and Your True Self

For many people from East Asian or immigrant backgrounds, the tension between family duty and personal authenticity is one of the most quietly exhausting things they carry.

Roy Lam Roy Lam • 7 March 2026 • 5 min read
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Couples Therapy

What Actually Happens in Couples Therapy? (And Is It Right for Us?)

Many couples arrive at therapy feeling a mixture of hope and nervousness. Here’s what really happens, from the first session onwards.

Roy Lam Roy Lam • 6 March 2026 • 4 min read