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In a world that often values productivity, resilience, and keeping busy, many people learn to ignore their own need for rest. They push through tiredness. Carry on when they feel emotionally overwhelmed. Tell themselves they’ll slow down “once things settle” or “when everything is done.” But for many people, that moment never fully arrives. Over time, it can become normal to live in a constant state of emotional tension — always thinking ahead, staying responsible, or feeling

Many people don’t struggle because they feel too much. They struggle because they don’t fully trust what they feel. It can become second nature to question your reactions. To wonder whether you are being too sensitive. To compare your experiences with others and decide that yours are somehow less valid. Over time, this can create a quiet distance between you and your own emotional world. You might notice thoughts like: “I shouldn’t feel this way.” “Other people have it worse.

Many people believe they should only seek therapy when something is seriously wrong. A crisis. A breakdown. A clear reason that justifies asking for help. But therapy isn’t only for moments of emergency. Often, people come to counselling because something doesn’t feel quite right — even if they can’t easily explain why. They may be functioning, working, caring for others, and outwardly “coping”, while internally feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally fla

Why Personal Boundaries Matter Personal boundaries are limits we set to protect our time, energy, and emotional space. When your...

There’s a quiet power in this quote—one that speaks to anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed, manipulated, or emotionally thrown off course...

In therapy, as in life, vulnerability can feel like stepping into the unknown. It’s natural to hesitate, to hold back, and to wonder if...

As a therapist, I have the privilege of working with truly remarkable individuals—people who show incredible bravery by exploring and...

With Christmas and the holiday period fast approaching I was reflecting on the increase in anxiety that I feel from clients and friends...

I am due to go on holiday shortly to a place where fake products, such as handbags, shoes, designer clothes, etc. are openly sold and...

Statistically, people often feel judged about certain aspects of their identity, choices, or circumstances that tend to invite social...

Yes, social conditioning can significantly impact people’s mental health. Social conditioning refers to the process by which individuals...