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Welcome to the Haven Blog - insights & thought-provoking articles written by our team of qualified Counsellors & Psychotherapists


From Childhood Deficit to Relational Safety: Co-Regulation and Attachment Repair Through the IPF Protocol
The human nervous system is not designed to walk through life alone. From our earliest moments, we rely on others to help us navigate overwhelming emotions. This process is called co-regulation—the biological dynamic where two nervous systems connect to help each other find safety, balance, and calm. In adult relationships, co-regulation is the quiet foundation of deep intimacy. It allows couples to de-escalate fights, soothe each other's anxiety, and build a secure emotional
Jacqui Snooks
Aug 183 min read


Finding Calm in the Chaos: Why Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) Works for Anxiety
Anxiety often feels like an uninvited guest that refuses to leave. Most of us respond by trying to "fix" the feeling—fighting the intrusive thoughts, avoiding stressful situations, or endlessly analyzing why we feel this way. However, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers a refreshing, counterintuitive approach: instead of trying to eliminate anxiety, we change our relationship with it. Here is why ACT is becoming a gold standard for treating anxiety in modern therap
Jacqui Snooks
Jan 222 min read


Managing Worry in an Uncertain World
In times of uncertainty, it is important to remember there are strategies we can use to help manage our worries. One of those is to break...
Jacqui Snooks
Jul 30, 20222 min read
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