<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr Alice Austin-Harris]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Growth Practice]]></description><link>https://www.thegrowthpracticetherapy.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:10:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thegrowthpracticetherapy.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What happens in therapy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re new to the idea of therapy, are considering reaching out but don’t know where to start or want to get going but are unsure what it will look like, this page is designed to give you a clearer sense of what therapy looks like in practice, from first contact through to ongoing sessions, so you know what to expect before getting started. Finding the right therapist One of the most important parts of starting therapy is finding the right person to work with. This can take time, and it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.thegrowthpracticetherapy.co.uk/post/what-happens-in-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eb86af762b43f618247492</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:27:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d4df9_725b6d3dd8ac4caba0d8b889b7a57775~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Alice Austin-Harris</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to know if you need therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever wondered if you need therapy, here are some signs that you may benefit from speaking to a psychologist. Many people think therapy is for times of crisis, when something has gone really wrong or life is feeling totally unmanageable. In reality, it can be helpful before this point. In the same way you may use a personal trainer to support your physical health, therapy can help support your wellbeing, improve self-understanding and prevent reaching breaking point. 1.       You’re...]]></description><link>https://www.thegrowthpracticetherapy.co.uk/post/how-to-know-if-you-need-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eb7cfc68a38bf40d10bded</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1d4df9_5f1bd8f62c954c13893e0f4ca1c02475~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_888,h_767,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr Alice Austin-Harris</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>