Dr Matt LewisLosing my ReligionI joined an a cult-like evangelical church at fifteen years old and stayed in the movement for another 14 years before slowly becoming…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
Dr Matt LewisThe Remarkable Role of Mindset in Anxiety, Stress and HealthRecent research investigating the effect of mindset on health has demonstrated how beliefs and attitudes can change the way the body…Jul 28, 2023Jul 28, 2023
Dr Matt LewisDealing with Guilt and ShameSomeone recently contacted me about being paralysed by guilt and feeling stuck and unable to move on in their life because of the shame…Apr 11, 2022Apr 11, 2022
Dr Matt LewisMANAGING ANXIETY ABOUT CORONAVIRUSThe Coronavirus outbreak is understandably causing anxiety and stress to most people, particularly those with an existing anxiety disorder…Mar 13, 2020Mar 13, 2020
Dr Matt LewisWhen Was the Last Time You Read a Book for an Hour?Have you noticed how fragmented your attention has become? Are you aware of how difficult it is to sit down and read a book for an hour…Jul 12, 2019Jul 12, 2019
Dr Matt LewisHow to Build Genuine Confidence That Lasts(An audio version of Part One of this article is available HEREJun 10, 2019Jun 10, 2019
Dr Matt LewisSeven Ways to Look After Your Mental Health at University: A Guide for Students and ParentsSix weeks into the beginning of his first year at university, Christopher* started struggling. His mood was plummeting, his motivation…Aug 30, 20181Aug 30, 20181
Dr Matt Lewis4 Practical Exercises to Help Manage Uncomfortable Thoughts and Anxious ThinkingOne of the most effective ways we can manage unhelpful thoughts is by using a psychological tool called ‘defusion’, a technique from a…Aug 8, 2018Aug 8, 2018
Dr Matt LewisHow to Use Intentions to Change Your LifeWhen working with individuals who want to improve their confidence or stop anxiety from holding them back, I often talk about the power of…Mar 9, 2018Mar 9, 2018
Dr Matt LewisLessons in Kindness and Humanity from a Legal Sex WorkerI often talk about the power of setting daily intentions to help shape our attitudes and behaviour for the day ahead. Although often…Nov 21, 2017Nov 21, 2017