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Reclaiming Your Time As a Parent

28 November 2024

Parenting is a balancing act.

Balancing a professional life, family and personal life can feel like an endless juggling act. The pressure, whether real or perceived, can be high. The pressure to meet everyone’s needs ...

From Procrastination to Action

28 August 2024

Have you ever found yourself stuck in procrastination, unable to propel yourself forward? Perhaps you have plans or dreams but can't muster the courage to step out of your comfort zone...

Reflections on Self-care

28 January 2024

I have been pondering the idea of 'self-care' lately. It's a term that gets tossed around quite a bit, often carrying a sense of obligation.

We all recognize the importance of self-care and ...

What to Do When You Don't Know What to Talk About in Sessions

01 November 2023

Embarking on a counselling journey can be a fluctuating experience. Sometimes, you might feel like the sessions are too short to express everything you wish to share. On other times, you may find yourself struggling to find...

Art of Setting Boundaries for Couples

19 August 2023

We are relational beings. As a consequence, the health of our relationships contributes significantly to our mental health. One crucial aspect of fostering healthy relationships as a couple is setting boundaries. Therefore...

How to get the most out of Couples Therapy

23 May 2023

You are likely to get the most from couples therapy if you embrace the idea that change is possible. Couples therapy is an opportunity to find out...

Pave the Way to Self-Compassion

16 May 2023

Self-compassion means being kind to ourselves especially when the going gets tough. It is about relating to ourselves with understanding when we make mistakes or experience shortcomings.

4 Tips to Improve Communication in Your Relationship

07 May 2023

Communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship, but it's not always easy. Here are four tips to help you communicate more effectively with your partner.

Understanding and Regulating Our Nervous System from the Perspective of Polyvagal Theory

01 October 2022

Polyvagal Theory is a theory developed by Stephen Porges (first introduced in 1990s) that explains how our autonomic nervous system works. Although there has been some criticism of this theory, many people including professionals find it useful. According to ...

What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?

03 July 2022

You may wonder about the difference between counselling and psychotherapy. Although counselling and psychotherapy are sometimes used interchangeably and they both fall under the umbrella of 'talking therapies', there are also some differences. Counselling usually focusses on...

What happens in your first session?

01 June 2022

The first session is an introduction and opportunity to decide whether you and your therapist can work together. Your therapist will...

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