Mindfulness by the Sea: CBT-Informed Exercises YOU can do on the Isle of Wight

By Martyn Bailey BACBP-Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist Living on the Isle of Wight means we have constant access to something many people only experience on holiday: the calming presence of the sea. Whether you’re listening to the waves at Compton Bay, strolling the long sands of Ryde, or sitting beneath the cliffs at Freshwater, our … More Mindfulness by the Sea: CBT-Informed Exercises YOU can do on the Isle of Wight

Navigating NHS Waiting Lists: 5 Self-Help strategies for Anxiety While You Wait

By Martyn Bailey, BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist “I’ve been on the waiting list for 14 months and I’m scared I’ll fall apart before I get help,” – Anonymous client 2025 If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. NHS England’s latest data (September 2025) shows over 1.8 million people waiting for mental health treatment, with … More Navigating NHS Waiting Lists: 5 Self-Help strategies for Anxiety While You Wait