Seeing the Funny Without Losing Sight of the Real There’s a misconception about coaching and counselling – it’s all seriousness, furrowed brows, and tearful confessions on a worn leather couch. While there’s certainly space for those moments, there’s another side to therapy that often gets overlooked: laughter. Yes, laughter. In my sessions, you’ll hear it […]
Have you ever felt stuck trying to solve a problem? You turn it over in your mind, considering every angle, but all you draw a blank. The dreaded “I don’t know” hangs heavy in the air. This feeling of uncertainty can be frustrating, like hitting a dead end owhen you are trying to find a […]
Understanding the Grief Process in Life Transitions Life transitions, whether seemingly minor or significantly transformative, inherently involve a grieving process. This grieving process is not solely reserved for moments of profound loss, such as the death of a loved one, but also for the more subtle changes that punctuate our lives. Transitions such as moving […]
Celebrating Your Colleagues This Week (and Every Week!) We have just reached the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, a time to acknowledge the amazing educators who dedicate their lives to shaping young minds. But appreciation, like learning, is a lifelong journey. In the daily whirlwind of work, it’s easy to overlook the strengths and contributions […]
How to Navigate Change Using the 3 C’s Framework Change is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a new city, or undergoing significant personal transformations, change can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-being. Interestingly, even positive changes can be challenging, especially for those with low self-esteem. Psychologist […]
In a world that often equates success with relentless hustle and unyielding ambition, it’s not uncommon to hear high achievers whisper doubts like, “Do I truly deserve this?” or wonder, “Am I worthy of such happiness in my relationship?” These questions are more than mere reflections; they’re indicative of a psychological phenomenon known as imposter […]
Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult – once we truly understand and accept it – then life is no longer difficult. Because once it is […]
Embracing Empathy in Our Relationships In our work and personal life, we often find ourselves tangled in misunderstandings and conflicts. It’s a universal truth: we all make mistakes, sometimes upsetting others or exacerbating situations despite our best intentions. Recognising our humanity means acknowledging our imperfections and the complexities of our actions. The Inner Advocate: Justifying […]
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where, despite your achievements, you feel undeserving? Maybe it’s that promotion you received at work or the loving relationship you’re in – yet, you can’t shake off the feeling that you don’t belong. This internal conflict between our self-concept and our accomplishments can lead to increased stress […]
The old joke is that a bride thinks of three things when she walks into church, on her wedding day: the aisle, the altar; and the hymn: “Aisle, altar, hymn. Aisle altar hymn; I’ll alter him!”. This encapsulates a common, yet misguided belief that we can change others to suit our desires or to improve […]
