JD Psychotherapy
@jd-psychotherapy.co.uk
John Dray, a trainee psychotherapist working out of Carmarthen and Swansea in Wales, UK.
I frequently post articles on mental health issues and you can find them on my feed.
If you would like to book me for a consultation, there are links on johndray.com
I frequently post articles on mental health issues and you can find them on my feed.
If you would like to book me for a consultation, there are links on johndray.com
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
February 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Understanding and Coping Strategies
Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
February 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Understanding and Coping Strategies
Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
Adapting the Duluth Model: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships
The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
February 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Adapting the Duluth Model: Addressing Intimate Partner Violence in LGBTQ+ Relationships
The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
February 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
Therapy has traditionally been seen as a space where the therapist guides the client through their mental health challenges.
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johndray.com/2024/11/25/w...
January 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Therapy has traditionally been seen as a space where the therapist guides the client through their mental health challenges.
johndray.com/2024/11/25/w...
johndray.com/2024/11/25/w...
Sudden Waking from Sleep: Causes, Effects, and Management
Suddenly waking from sleep is a common experience that can leave you feeling disoriented, anxious, or even wide awake in the middle of the night.
johndray.com/2024/11/21/s...
Suddenly waking from sleep is a common experience that can leave you feeling disoriented, anxious, or even wide awake in the middle of the night.
johndray.com/2024/11/21/s...
January 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Sudden Waking from Sleep: Causes, Effects, and Management
Suddenly waking from sleep is a common experience that can leave you feeling disoriented, anxious, or even wide awake in the middle of the night.
johndray.com/2024/11/21/s...
Suddenly waking from sleep is a common experience that can leave you feeling disoriented, anxious, or even wide awake in the middle of the night.
johndray.com/2024/11/21/s...
The Role of Process and Relationship in Psychotherapy: Differences and Similarities
Introduction
In the field of psychotherapy, process and relationship are two fundamental constructs that significantly influence therapeutic outcomes.
johndray.com/2024/11/15/t...
Introduction
In the field of psychotherapy, process and relationship are two fundamental constructs that significantly influence therapeutic outcomes.
johndray.com/2024/11/15/t...
January 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Role of Process and Relationship in Psychotherapy: Differences and Similarities
Introduction
In the field of psychotherapy, process and relationship are two fundamental constructs that significantly influence therapeutic outcomes.
johndray.com/2024/11/15/t...
Introduction
In the field of psychotherapy, process and relationship are two fundamental constructs that significantly influence therapeutic outcomes.
johndray.com/2024/11/15/t...
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other.
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other.
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
January 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Understanding the Relationship Between Sleep Disturbance, Stress, and Substance Use
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other.
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
Sleep disturbances and stress are intricately connected, with each often influencing and exacerbating the other.
johndray.com/2024/11/11/u...
Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is the psychological distress experienced when a person’s gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is the psychological distress experienced when a person’s gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
January 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Understanding the Early Stages of Gender Dysphoria: Signs, Feelings, and Coping Strategies
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is the psychological distress experienced when a person’s gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
What Is Gender Dysphoria?
Gender dysphoria is the psychological distress experienced when a person’s gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.
johndray.com/2024/11/07/e...
The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV).
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV).
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
January 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Duluth Model of IPV and Its Application in LGBTQ+ Contexts
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV).
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
The Duluth Model is one of the most widely used frameworks for understanding and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV).
johndray.com/2024/11/02/a...
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P. Johnson introduced a framework that significantly altered our understanding of domestic violence: the Typology of Domestic Violence.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
In 1995, Michael P. Johnson introduced a framework that significantly altered our understanding of domestic violence: the Typology of Domestic Violence.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
January 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Johnson’s Typology of Domestic Violence: Evolution and Implications
In 1995, Michael P. Johnson introduced a framework that significantly altered our understanding of domestic violence: the Typology of Domestic Violence.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
In 1995, Michael P. Johnson introduced a framework that significantly altered our understanding of domestic violence: the Typology of Domestic Violence.
johndray.com/2024/10/25/j...
The Importance of Recognising Intersectionality in the Therapy Room
Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years.
johndray.com/2024/10/20/u...
Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years.
johndray.com/2024/10/20/u...
December 31, 2024 at 9:00 AM
The Importance of Recognising Intersectionality in the Therapy Room
Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years.
johndray.com/2024/10/20/u...
Intersectionality is a term that has gained significant traction in social and therapeutic contexts in recent years.
johndray.com/2024/10/20/u...
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (before the age of 18) and can have lasting effects on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/16/u...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (before the age of 18) and can have lasting effects on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/16/u...
December 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (before the age of 18) and can have lasting effects on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/16/u...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) refer to potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood (before the age of 18) and can have lasting effects on physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/16/u...
Is Mindfulness Simply Creative Boredom?
In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of mindfulness has gained traction as a method for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/12/i...
In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of mindfulness has gained traction as a method for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/12/i...
December 26, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Is Mindfulness Simply Creative Boredom?
In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of mindfulness has gained traction as a method for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/12/i...
In the fast-paced world we live in, the concept of mindfulness has gained traction as a method for reducing stress, increasing self-awareness, and improving mental well-being.
johndray.com/2024/10/12/i...
The Importance of Boredom for Good Mental Health
In a world filled with constant stimulation from our smartphones, social media, and the fast-paced nature of modern life, boredom has become something we actively avoid.
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In a world filled with constant stimulation from our smartphones, social media, and the fast-paced nature of modern life, boredom has become something we actively avoid.
johndray.com/2024/10/08/t...
December 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM
The Importance of Boredom for Good Mental Health
In a world filled with constant stimulation from our smartphones, social media, and the fast-paced nature of modern life, boredom has become something we actively avoid.
johndray.com/2024/10/08/t...
In a world filled with constant stimulation from our smartphones, social media, and the fast-paced nature of modern life, boredom has become something we actively avoid.
johndray.com/2024/10/08/t...
The “window of tolerance” is a concept introduced by Dr. Dan Siegel that refers to the optimal zone of arousal in which a person can function effectively and respond to stress in a regulated way.
johndray.com/2024/09/27/u...
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December 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM
The “window of tolerance” is a concept introduced by Dr. Dan Siegel that refers to the optimal zone of arousal in which a person can function effectively and respond to stress in a regulated way.
johndray.com/2024/09/27/u...
johndray.com/2024/09/27/u...
The Transformative Power of Socratic Questioning in Therapy
Socratic questioning is a cornerstone of many therapeutic approaches, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). #ClientEmpowerment #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy #SelfAwareness #SocraticQuestioning
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Socratic questioning is a cornerstone of many therapeutic approaches, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). #ClientEmpowerment #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy #SelfAwareness #SocraticQuestioning
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December 19, 2024 at 9:30 PM
The Transformative Power of Socratic Questioning in Therapy
Socratic questioning is a cornerstone of many therapeutic approaches, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). #ClientEmpowerment #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy #SelfAwareness #SocraticQuestioning
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Socratic questioning is a cornerstone of many therapeutic approaches, particularly cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). #ClientEmpowerment #CognitiveBehaviouralTherapy #SelfAwareness #SocraticQuestioning
johndray.com/?p=984
7 Things You Did Not Know About Anxiety
I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, a common but often misunderstood condition.
johndray.com/2024/09/17/7...
I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, a common but often misunderstood condition.
johndray.com/2024/09/17/7...
December 17, 2024 at 9:00 AM
7 Things You Did Not Know About Anxiety
I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, a common but often misunderstood condition.
johndray.com/2024/09/17/7...
I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, a common but often misunderstood condition.
johndray.com/2024/09/17/7...
Five Ways to Wellbeing
I often talk about the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing, not just in response to challenges, but as a proactive approach to life.
johndray.com/2024/09/13/f...
I often talk about the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing, not just in response to challenges, but as a proactive approach to life.
johndray.com/2024/09/13/f...
December 14, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Five Ways to Wellbeing
I often talk about the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing, not just in response to challenges, but as a proactive approach to life.
johndray.com/2024/09/13/f...
I often talk about the importance of maintaining mental wellbeing, not just in response to challenges, but as a proactive approach to life.
johndray.com/2024/09/13/f...
Understanding The Narcissist’s Prayer: A Tool for Insight and Healing
In the field of psychotherapy, one of the most challenging and complex dynamics we often encounter is the impact of narcissistic abuse.
johndray.com/2024/09/11/u...
In the field of psychotherapy, one of the most challenging and complex dynamics we often encounter is the impact of narcissistic abuse.
johndray.com/2024/09/11/u...
December 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Understanding The Narcissist’s Prayer: A Tool for Insight and Healing
In the field of psychotherapy, one of the most challenging and complex dynamics we often encounter is the impact of narcissistic abuse.
johndray.com/2024/09/11/u...
In the field of psychotherapy, one of the most challenging and complex dynamics we often encounter is the impact of narcissistic abuse.
johndray.com/2024/09/11/u...
As a psychotherapist, I love working with people on the rewarding yet challenging journey of self-discovery. Understanding our deepest wants, needs, desires, thoughts, and feelings isn’t just a part of emotional healing—it’s essential for profound personal growth.
johndray.com/2024/08/17/t...
johndray.com/2024/08/17/t...
December 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM
As a psychotherapist, I love working with people on the rewarding yet challenging journey of self-discovery. Understanding our deepest wants, needs, desires, thoughts, and feelings isn’t just a part of emotional healing—it’s essential for profound personal growth.
johndray.com/2024/08/17/t...
johndray.com/2024/08/17/t...
Understanding Domestic Abuse: The Three-Planet Model
I have encountered numerous cases where domestic abuse is misunderstood, not only by those directly involved but also by the systems designed to help.
johndray.com/2024/09/10/u...
I have encountered numerous cases where domestic abuse is misunderstood, not only by those directly involved but also by the systems designed to help.
johndray.com/2024/09/10/u...
December 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Understanding Domestic Abuse: The Three-Planet Model
I have encountered numerous cases where domestic abuse is misunderstood, not only by those directly involved but also by the systems designed to help.
johndray.com/2024/09/10/u...
I have encountered numerous cases where domestic abuse is misunderstood, not only by those directly involved but also by the systems designed to help.
johndray.com/2024/09/10/u...
I often encounter individuals who navigate complex intersections of identity and mental health challenges. One such intersection is the overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), experiences of trauma, and identifying as LGBTQ+.
johndray.com/2024/08/13/n...
johndray.com/2024/08/13/n...
December 9, 2024 at 8:45 PM
I often encounter individuals who navigate complex intersections of identity and mental health challenges. One such intersection is the overlap between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), experiences of trauma, and identifying as LGBTQ+.
johndray.com/2024/08/13/n...
johndray.com/2024/08/13/n...
Finding the Ideal CRM for My Psychotherapy Practice
A slightly different slant today, as this is an article for psychotherapists setting up in practice. Finding a good way to store client data and book appointments.
johndray.com/2024/08/12/f...
A slightly different slant today, as this is an article for psychotherapists setting up in practice. Finding a good way to store client data and book appointments.
johndray.com/2024/08/12/f...
December 8, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Finding the Ideal CRM for My Psychotherapy Practice
A slightly different slant today, as this is an article for psychotherapists setting up in practice. Finding a good way to store client data and book appointments.
johndray.com/2024/08/12/f...
A slightly different slant today, as this is an article for psychotherapists setting up in practice. Finding a good way to store client data and book appointments.
johndray.com/2024/08/12/f...
Navigating the Challenges of ADHD as an Adult
As someone living with ADHD, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with managing everyday life. ADHD is often thought of as something that affects children, but for many, it continues well into adulthood.
johndray.com/2024/08/11/n...
As someone living with ADHD, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with managing everyday life. ADHD is often thought of as something that affects children, but for many, it continues well into adulthood.
johndray.com/2024/08/11/n...
December 7, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Navigating the Challenges of ADHD as an Adult
As someone living with ADHD, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with managing everyday life. ADHD is often thought of as something that affects children, but for many, it continues well into adulthood.
johndray.com/2024/08/11/n...
As someone living with ADHD, I know firsthand the unique challenges that come with managing everyday life. ADHD is often thought of as something that affects children, but for many, it continues well into adulthood.
johndray.com/2024/08/11/n...