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Highly sensitive? Here’s how to turn it into your greatest strength

Celebrate and embrace the compassion, kindness and creativity that comes with being acutely attuned to life’s thrilling twists and turns, writes Anna Gaunt.

Psychologies

30 August 202330 August 2023

Highly sensitive? Here’s how to turn it into your greatest strength

Autism in women: the lesser-known conditions that can go undiagnosed for years

From ADHD and anxiety to chronic pain and endometriosis, autistic women can face a complex mix of co-occurring conditions. One woman shares how years of feeling different, being misunderstood and searching for answers finally led to an autism diagnosis.

Alison Graves

17 October 202616 October 2026

True Crime / Celebrities

Russell Brand’s wife is standing by him during trial – but why do women support men accused of sexual offences?

From the pressure to defend a partner to the power of celebrity charisma, UKCP-accredited psychotherapist Lisa Bruton explains why women may remain loyal to men facing serious allegations — and why the public is often quick to judge the women standing beside them.

Donna Smiley

17 October 202616 October 2026

Mental health

Are you paying the dopamine tax? The hidden cost of emotional spending

From treating ourselves after a difficult day to chasing the excitement of something new, shopping can offer an instant lift. But are we buying the things we want, or seeking the dopamine boost shopping brings?

Sally Saunders

16 October 202615 October 2026

Love life / Mental health

Why do some people who seem so confident find criticism so difficult to handle? Could it be a sign of narcissism?

Narcissism is more complex than an inflated sense of self-importance. Psychotherapists explore the role of shame, self-worth and emotional defensiveness, and how these patterns can shape our closest relationships.

Sally Saunders

16 October 202615 October 2026

Personality

What is a ‘dark empath’? How to spot the dark triad’s more social counterpart, according to the experts

Could someone be emotionally perceptive and still treat you badly? An expert unpacks the personality profile known as the dark empath — and explains which behaviors deserve your attention.

Amy Mica Marsden

16 October 202613 October 2026

Love life

Could you be the ‘other woman’? 5 red flags that could reveal your partner is hiding something — and what to do about it

Is your gut trying to tell you something? An expert shares the five relationship red flags that could help you work out what’s really going on.

Amy Mica Marsden

16 October 202613 October 2026