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Dr Harriet Mellotte - Clinical Psychologist, CBT & EMDR Therapist, NHS and Private Practice
When you're feeling low or stuck, it’s easy to lose motivation. You might stop doing things you enjoy, avoid responsibilities, or withdraw from others. Although this might feel like the easiest option in the moment, it can actually make things worse. The less we do, the less joy or satisfaction we feel - and the harder it becomes to break out of that cycle.
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Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP
“Offload is a fantastic resource for both clients and therapists. The world of CBT has been lacking an app which enables the sharing of CBT worksheets and homework tasks between clients and therapists, but Offload completely does this, making the service we offer more professional and the benefits to clients greater.”
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