Every now and again some of my clients get disheartened or disappointed with their perceived lack of progress. This is often as a result of unrealistic expectations, their search for a quick fix or a miracle “cure”, thinking that their problems will magically disappear overnight. I reassure them slow and steady progress is the only way to permanent behavioural and cognitive change rather than a sudden burst of motivation followed by a sharp drop. Sometimes even a small change can make a huge difference. Those who persevere are able to ultimately break their negative patterns of thought and behaviour…