Have you ever noticed a friend, family member, or colleague going through a rough patch? Perhaps they’ve been acting differently or confided in you that they’re not feeling their best. It’s important to remember that mental health challenges are...
Emotions and thoughts can be hard to hold onto, and as humans, we often use various tools and defence mechanisms to reduce their intensity. Sometimes, our tools and defences are healthy and help us to manage. Sometimes, they are less helpful! Imagine holding a hot...
Parents and caregivers are the most important people in their child’s life no matter what age they are.. Psychologists spend a very short time compared to how much time you spend with your child. As adults, sometimes children and teenagers can seem upset about the...
So you’ve finally decided to take the plunge and try therapy? Congratulations! That’s a significant first step to caring for yourself and your future. Speaking of first steps, it’s worthwhile understanding what happens in your first session. The first session is...
Anxiety. Everyone experiences it. Whether it is anxiety about going to a party, submitting an assignment or a fear of flying, we all know those uncomfortable feelings, thoughts and body sensations. However, Anxiety is a natural part of being human. Anxiety can be...
A few weeks ago, war made an unwelcome entry into our living rooms, our homes, our radios, and our phones. No matter who you are, news of the aggressive invasion of Ukraine by Russia is unavoidable, and it’s natural to be feeling stressed and helpless, as we see...
