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Sleep Problems
Difficulty falling and staying asleep, also known as insomnia, is a common sleep disorder that can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. There are many potential causes of insomnia, ranging from stress and lifestyle factors to underlying medical conditions. Here are some...
Emotions
People I work with have often been unable to connect with emotions, sometimes fearing them and ashamed of having feelings, never mind talking to someone about them. Understanding emotions are not only safe to feel, but also necessary to be a healthy human being and to feel validated in your life....
Anxiety techniques
EFT EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique, is a form of psychological acupressure that involves tapping on specific meridian points on the body while focusing on an emotional issue. The theory behind EFT is that tapping on these points can help to release energy blockages and alleviate emotional...
Perfectionism
Perfectionism can stem from a variety of factors, including individual personality traits, environmental influences, and social pressures. While the root cause of perfectionism can vary from person to person, some common underlying factors include: Personality Traits Certain personality traits,...
Stress, anxiety and feeling safe
I refer to trauma, anger, resentment, stress, anxiety and depression in this article when I make connections about your experiences that have made you feel unsafe in the world. There are times when this is clear and times when it is not clear. In today's fast-paced world, stress and anxiety have...
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome refers to a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments, fear being exposed as a fraud, and attribute their success to luck or external factors rather than their own abilities. Despite external evidence of competence and achievements, those experiencing...
Trauma
Trauma refers to the psychological and emotional response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event or multiple events. It could be an accident that can happen, a one-off natural disaster or repeated exposure to stressful situations and your mind can process the experience(s) as traumatic. ...
NLP
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach that focuses on understanding the connections between thoughts, language, and behaviour. It explores how individuals perceive the world, communicate with others, and create meaning through their experiences. NLP techniques aim to...
Not good enough: Is it true?
Feeling not good enough, or experiencing a pervasive sense of inadequacy or unworthiness, is a common struggle that many people face at some point in their lives. It is the most common feeling that I work with. This feeling can stem from various sources and can have a profound impact on one's...
Person-Centered Counselling
In the vast landscape of therapeutic approaches, one philosophy has stood the test of time, continually proving its effectiveness: person-centered counselling. Championed by Carl Rogers in the mid-20th century, this humanistic approach revolutionised the field of psychotherapy by placing the...