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Compassion, Acceptance, and Forgiveness Are Their Own Reward

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Compassion, Acceptance, and Forgiveness Are Their Own Reward By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist Who Benefits When We Practice Compassion, Acceptance, and Forgiveness? We Do! Not only do we feel better emotionally, but our autonomic nervous system also receives a nice little balancing tune-up. These aren’t just moral virtues—they’re powerful tools for emotional and physical wellbeing. […]

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Who, What, Where?

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Who What Where | David Hennessy | Psychologist Who, What, Where? | David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist Who What Where | David Hennessy | Psychologist Who are my Clients? We all have periods in life where we struggle. The content of that struggle and the degree of support needed differs from person to person. Who am

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The Power of Doing Nothing | Sometimes Stopping is the Best Next Step.

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Often, the Best Way to Move Forward Is to Stop The Power of Doing Nothing By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist Often, the best way to move forward is to stop.Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is nothing.Not permanently—just temporarilyTo pause.To breathe.To allow space for recalibration. Rest, pause and reflection are not just rewards

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Psychology & Humour

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Humour: More Than Just a Laugh Psychology and Humour By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist Humour as a Regulatory Function in Our Busy and Often Stressful Lives Psychology and humour. Modern life often feels marked by stress, loss, and unrelenting demands—and in this context, intentionally engaging with humour might seem trivial. However, research suggests otherwise: laughter

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Mindful Monday

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Mindful Monday By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist I often ask, what is mindfulness to you? People often tell me that they have been taught about and use mindfulness, but they struggle to describe what it is, or how it works, or where it benefits them in their lives. Some tell me that mindfulness doesn’t work

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Sunday Balance:  Resilience through Balancing Adversity with Intentional Engagement in Positive Aspects of Life

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Sunday Balance | Happiness / Adversity By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist Sunday Balance | Happiness / Adversity. Life frequently involves the need to cope with adversity. Intentional engagement in, and appreciation of the positives in our lives make the negatives manageable. Read more: https://hennessyclinicalpsychology.com/balance-happy-and-crappy/ An Imbalanced Balance: Psychology Today

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Saturday Simplicity | Respite from Mental Clutter

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By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist Saturday Simplicity | Mental Declutter: In a world of overwhelming information, unrelenting pace, and constant noise, simplicity can be a radical act of self-care. Simplicity in psychology doesn’t mean ignoring complexity—it means choosing clarity over chaos. It’s about reducing unnecessary mental clutter, refining your focus, and cultivating habits that support

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Psychology and Simplicity: Keep It Simple (KISS)

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By David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” — Leonardo da Vinci Psychology and Simplicity: We humans tend to make things complicated. Whether it’s relationships, decisions, work, or our own emotions, we overthink, overanalyse, and overexplain. But usually, the clearest path forward isn’t the most complex—it’s the simplest. Our Brains Prefer Simple When

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The Psychology of Fun

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The Psychology of Fun by David Hennessy, Clinical Psychologist The psychology of fun is a serious matter. There is a powerful link between playfulness and psychological well-being. As adults, it’s easy to become consumed by responsibilities, routines, and expectations. But nurturing our inner child — the part of us that thrives on curiosity, creativity, and

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