Articles
From wounds to wisdom: Embrace your shadow side
(3 minutes reading time) What if the parts of you that feel hardest to face—your anger, shame, anxiety, or grief—are actually keys to your healing? In Jungian psychology, “the shadow” refers to the hidden parts of ourselves we've been taught to reject. These are the feelings and traits we learned...
Ever wondered why you are so angry?
(5 minutes read time) Understanding Anger: The Hidden Emotion Beneath the Fawn Response In my work with hundreds of people across the world, one thing has become incredibly clear: many people are angry—and they don’t even know it. This is often because their anger was disowned early in life....
Resentment, injustice: Can I ever let go?
(5 minutes read time) The saying "resentment is like drinking poison and waiting for the other person to die" is often attributed to Nelson Mandela, but its origins are more complex and can be traced back to earlier sources Resentment is a form of anger—but it’s deeply personal. It emerges when...
Understanding Consent in the Context of Vulnerability
(3 minutes reading time) "I am different, not less." - Dr. Temple Grandin. Quote, by the renowned autistic scientist Dr. Temple Grandin, Autistic individuals may experience differences in how they interpret social cues, body language, or the unspoken rules of interaction. This can make it harder...
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 and Anxiety: A human condition
People I work with often feel overwhelmed. Stress, anxiety, and even depression are becoming part of daily life. Sometimes, we know what’s causing these feelings—like a breakup, financial struggles, or work pressure. But other times, we just feel unsafe, unsettled, or “off” without knowing why....
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 lives in the body: What is it all about really?
Understanding Trauma What is Trauma? Trauma is the psychological and emotional response to a distressing or disturbing event—or a series of events. This could include: A one-time event, like an accident or natural disaster Repeated exposure to stressful or harmful situations Any experience that...
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...