It’s Our Birthday!
Balanced Minds is 10 Years Old! Way back in 2012, three of us – Charlie, Korina and Chris – were colleagues and friends working in
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
At Balanced Minds, we’re all about how CFT – and more broadly, compassion and self-compassion – can bring changes to people’s lives.
Check out our blogs for some of our latest thoughts and reflections
The Self-Compassion App
Discover the happier, calmer, and more connected you with The Self-Compassion App – designed to be a supportive, informative and transformative guide, accessible any time your phone
Cultivating a Compassionate Self
It is important to be compassionate, not just to others but ourselves too, and in doing so we can begin to cultivate a healthy sense
The Role of Self-Compassion in Recovering from Trauma
Compassion is a powerful tool for therapists as whole, but also people in general. Compassion can turn a bad day into a good day, a
The Psychology of Shame and Self-Criticism
Shame and self-criticism are feelings that often plague our day-to-day experiences, and all-too-often stunt our ability to function at our highest levels. Drastically impacting the
The Importance of Cultivating Self-Compassion
In a world so readily available, so well connected, it is easy to neglect what it is that we actually need. Whilst many people are
Dr Chris Irons – Interview
Dr Chris Irons – Interview Chris Irons will be hosting our event on 25th June on working with shame through Compassion Focused Therapy Chris Irons has
What to Expect: Getting Help from Balanced Minds
When it comes to the treatment of psychological difficulties, there is an often complicated and overwhelming wealth of literature regarding what does and doesn’t work.
