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What does ‘being yourself’ really mean?
The idea of being yourself can feel elusive. It can sound like something that exists only in films or on inspirational posters boldly declaring: JUST BE YOURSELF For some people, the thought of being yourself feels anything but easy, it might even feel frightening. “What if I show who I am and people don’t like me? What if they think I’m strange, too much, or not enough?” But perhaps there’s a different, and far more compassionate, question to ask yourself: What do I lose by
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11 hours ago2 min read


You Don’t Need to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy
Have you thought about starting therapy but stopped yourself because things aren’t that bad? “I don’t need it yet.” “But I’m not in...
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Oct 82 min read


Ever felt like you’re too much? Or not enough?
Maybe this is a situation you recognise - you’re amongst friends, laughing loudly when a feeling of being too much starts to creep in....
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Oct 32 min read


How to connect with the changing seasons
The shortening days, cloudy skies and rainier weather are all signs that autumn has arrived. And this year it certainly feels like it has...
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Sep 163 min read


Let's Talk Therapy: what it is and what it definitely isn't (part 2)
Okay, as promised, here’s part 2 - because let’s be honest, there can be a lot of misunderstandings around therapy! I offer all potential...
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Jul 152 min read


Let’s Talk Therapy: what it is and what it definitely isn’t (Part 1)
Before we get into it, I’m going to start this with a disclaimer: the truths in this post might be quite universal, but I can’t speak for...
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Jun 103 min read


Oh, what (a) feeling(s)…
The saying goes, ‘name them, to tame them’. And no, that's not referring to wild animals, we’re talking about feelings. Those things we...
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May 282 min read


Permission to feel
Feelings can get a bad rep. And yet here we are, feeling them all day long. Yes happiness, excitement and joy tend to get the okay, but...
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May 141 min read


When words get in the way
Have you ever read a book and found yourself re-reading a line twice, three times… maybe more, because something about it resonates in a...
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May 142 min read


When's the right time to start therapy?
What made you decide you wanted to start therapy? Or perhaps you're still unsure if it's the right time for you. People begin for a whole...
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May 141 min read


“But how can therapy help me?”
I hear you. If you’ve never had therapy before, it’s hard to know what it will be like and how it could help. It’s a big leap to commit...
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May 142 min read


Self-care: what you might think it looks like vs what it actually looks like. And why speaking to a counsellor might be the self-care you need.
Self-care is a term that has become synonymous with a spa break, weekends away or expensive purchases for yourself. And while those might...
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May 142 min read
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