Most of the women I work with don’t arrive in therapy asking whether they should cut ties with their narcissistic mother. They usually come for help due to the effects of childhood trauma — anxiety, shame, low confidence, difficulties in…
When people first reach out to me — often feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, fears, panic attacks — a question often hangs between us, sometimes spoken out loud, sometimes silently carried: “Can I heal with psychotherapy? Can I actually get…
Authenticity: The Power of Being True to Yourself Authenticity is one of those words that appears everywhere — in self-help books, social media captions, and well-meaning advice. But in psychotherapy, authenticity is not a trend. It is a psychological state:…
Procrastination and avoidance are behaviours that many of us deal with daily. These tendencies often lead to frustration and self-recrimination. But are they simply signs of laziness or a lack of discipline? This blog post explores the psychological roots of…
In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure to keep up with constant demands and ever-increasing expectations can be overwhelming. The relentless pace of modern life often leaves us feeling like we are merely machines, expected to operate at full capacity without…
As a psychotherapist, I’ve had the honour of accompanying many individuals on their healing journeys. A common misunderstanding in psychotherapy is the belief that healing means fixing what is broken. Many clients come to psychotherapy feeling fundamentally flawed, searching for…