“I Have Good Friends, So Why Therapy?”
Therapy can be a considerable investment time-wise, financially, and emotionally. So, it is reasonable to wonder if talking to a therapist really is any different from talking to a good…
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Making Sense of Loneliness
In June it is Loneliness Awareness Week, an opportunity to talk more openly about an experience many of us encounter at different points in our lives. Loneliness is often misunderstood.…
Mental Health Awareness Week: Are You Stuck in Firefighting Mode?
If you often feel anxious, low, or overwhelmed and find yourself constantly trying to “manage” those feelings, you are not alone. During Mental Health Awareness Week, many people focus on…
“All You Have to Fear Is Fear Itself”: How to Respond to Panic Attacks
“He was overcome by a sudden, uncontrollable fear.” (Kafka, Metamorphosis). A panic attack – acute severe anxiety – often arrives without warning. It is to be overtaken by a surge of…
Overthinking: Why It Happens and How to Find Calm
Reflecting on thoughts is natural, and is a part of problem solving, But overthinking can become overwhelming. Intrusive and compelling thoughts can become emotionally and physically draining, as well as…
“You Say My Anxiety Could Be Helpful… Really?”
Discover how listening to your anxiety can turn unsease into insight and personal growth In this post I look at how listening to your anxiety can ease and reshape it,…
Fed-Up of Being Fed-Up? Making Sense of Depression
Are you concerned you might be experiencing depression? Here I outline common signs, explore emotional roots, and suggest ways forward. A persistent sense of dejection and despondency is not meaningless.…
Navigating the Shifting Sands of Grief
The death of a loved one hits hard. Grief can bring deep sadness, disorientation, yearning, disrupted sleep, appetite changes, fatigue, anger, and a loss of meaning and identity. It can…
Is Your Anger Making Life Harder? Make It Work for You
Anger is often misunderstood. Many people see it as something to be avoided, suppressed, or feared. But anger is not inherently bad – and it can even be a powerful…
Procrastination: Why We Do It, and How to Move Forward
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow just as well (Mark Twain) In this blog post I outline some techniques that can help ease procrastination,…
Feeling at Sea about Choosing a Counsellor or Psychotherapist?
Choosing a therapist, counsellor, psychotherapist, or talking therapist can be daunting. I use these titles interchangeably as there isn’t any agreed distinction in the field between them. There are many…