Grief Unscripted: Embracing the Messiness of Healing

Grief Unscripted: Embracing the Messiness of Healing

Grief is often linked to death, but it comes in many shapes. You can grieve the end of a relationship, the loss of a job, or even the life you thought you’d have. Grief isn’t confined to one type of loss. It’s complex and deeply personal, and it can sneak up on...
Holding on to the light

Holding on to the light

Staying Positive as the Days Get Shorter As the last days of summer slip away, there’s a noticeable change in the air. The evenings aren’t as long, the mornings come with a slight chill, and suddenly, the idea of wrapping up in a cosy jumper doesn’t seem so...
Understanding the impact of phone addiction

Understanding the impact of phone addiction

In today’s fast-paced world, accessible technology (social media, attachment to our phones, streaming platforms etc) has become a key part of our daily lives. While it brings countless benefits, it also presents some challenges, especially when it comes to...
Mirroring part 2: The Good, the Bad, and the ugly

Mirroring part 2: The Good, the Bad, and the ugly

Mirroring behaviour, at its core, is a natural human tendency. We do it without even realizing most of the time. Ever found yourself mimicking someone’s accent or adopting a similar posture to a friend during a chat? That’s mirroring in action, folks. And...
Frustration: The Unexpected Ally

Frustration: The Unexpected Ally

Yes, feeling frustrated is annoying by its very nature. My suggestion to you is that frustration just might be the unsung hero of therapy. I love hearing clients say, “I’m developing awareness, but I’m so frustrated because I keep doing XYZ despite that awareness”. I...