Being a side chick / the other woman
Back in 2017, I posted what has become my most viewed video ever on YouTube. It’s called ‘How to be a side chick / the other woman’ and talks about three potential benefits. You can watch that here: Let’s get […]
Unfollowing, defriending and muting = self care
Unfollowing, defriending and muting people is an act of self-care. This action alone can keep temptation and unhelpful people at bay. You see, if we don’t learn to take full responsibility for our well being, then others will profit from […]
The danger of hope
Take a moment to watch this video where I discuss the dangers of hope. Our capacity to love is our greatest asset, but it needs to be protected. We can all hope it will be OK. That Big D Derek […]
Why you care and they don’t
You care, but they don’t. It’s an awful situation to be in. It’s a one-way relationship. You give and get little in return. The scales are unbalanced. You know it. Even though you fight it. All your efforts to get […]
Why do you go on Jamrock every year?
Three reasons why I ‘Jamrock’ (and a few life lessons to help you live more fully). Every time I am asked this question about Jamrock, I get a sense of judgement from my enquirer. The undertone of the question is […]
Keeley Taverner: The background story
Today I am sharing my background story and how I came to be where I am right now in the form of an interview I took part in for Brunel University, where I studied. As always, I welcome all your […]
Netflix and chill? Or could too much Netflix make you ‘mentally ill’?
5 reasons why Netflix isn’t so great for your mental health and human potential. Netflix is frequently showing up in the therapy room. The consistency speaks volumes and I notice my eyebrows raising higher each time it appears. My curious […]
Child abuse and its effects on self-love and self-esteem: Observations by a Psychotherapist
This paper on child abuse and its effects serves as a window to the observations I have made while providing support to adult victims of child abuse over a number of years in my capacity as a psychotherapist. From the […]
Trouble at the Notting Hill Carnival
Autumn is here, and I’ve had the chance to reflect back on summer and the great time had at The Notting Hill Carnival. Naturally, I took my psychological head with me. As you may or may not know, I am […]
We all have mountains to climb!
After Marrakesh: what I learned from a bunch of strangers My dear, great, friend Jenni has always looked out for me. In fact, she has always had my back since she took me under her wing in 2008. She has […]