Psychology & Yoga Journal
Evidence-based writing on therapy, yoga and the body-mind connection
Articles from Dr Kayleigh Darch — Clinical Psychologist and accredited yoga teacher.
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Guides by topic
If you’re not sure where to begin, these guides gather the articles on a subject into one place and work through it in order.
Thinking about therapy? Start here
Knowing when to seek support, choosing between a psychologist, counsellor or therapist, what it costs, and what happens in a first session.
Understanding anxiety
What anxiety is and why it happens, why it feels worse at night, panic attacks, grounding techniques, and when therapy can help.
Clinical psychologist, counsellor or therapist: which one do I need?
Therapy
What is a panic attack? The causes, finding relief & getting support
Wellbeing
How to calm anxiety quickly: 10 evidence based tools
Wellbeing
Why anxiety feels worse at night and on waking up
Wellbeing
Why am I anxious for no reason? Understanding what anxiety really feels like
Wellbeing
Maximising your therapy experience: top tips for success
Therapy
Therapy in our digital age: exploring the benefits of online therapy
Therapy
Mind meets science: how evidence-based therapy works
Therapy
The power of the therapeutic relationship in successful psychological therapy
Therapy
Yoga for brain health: how yoga rewires your mind
Yoga
From coping to thriving: how therapy builds resilience
Therapy
The first session: what to expect when meeting a Psychologist
Therapy
Embracing the storm within: how yoga helps you handle big emotions
Yoga
Understanding third-wave psychotherapies: the impact of CFT, ACT & mindfulness
Therapy
Enhancing workplace wellbeing: the role of Clinical Psychologists in staff wellbeing
Therapy
Ultimate guide to CBT: key principles & core components explained
Therapy
Think different, stretch different: how mindset shapes your yoga practice
Yoga
5 subtle signs it's time to see a Psychologist & start therapy
Therapy
Your nervous system reset: how yoga empowers your body and mind
Yoga
Therapy isn't what you think: busting 5 therapy myths
Therapy
Unleashing the power within: the surprising psychology behind breathwork
Yoga
Burnout, overload and resilience: cultivating personal resilience
Wellbeing
Burnout, overload, and resilience: the impact of stress
Wellbeing
Yoga for emotion regulation
Yoga
Yoga for conscious deceleration
Yoga
Yoga and body image
Yoga
Reducing your anxiety through yoga and mindfulness
Yoga
What is trauma-informed yoga?
Yoga
What makes BAM Therapy yoga different?
Yoga
7 key yoga poses for runners
Yoga
Understanding the mind: what are thinking habits?
Wellbeing
What is Ashtanga yoga?
Yoga
Understanding anxiety: the phases of anxiety
Wellbeing
Yoga for runners
Yoga
8 proven grounding techniques for anxiety relief
Wellbeing
Understanding anxiety: your guide to the anxiety response
Wellbeing
Yoga in NHS mental health services
Yoga
5 Scientifically proven benefits of compassion for mental wellbeing
Wellbeing
Wonderful mental health benefits of yoga
Yoga
Yoga & trauma: a personal journey
Yoga