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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...
Suicide
Suicide is a complex and deeply troubling issue that affects individuals, families, and communities worldwide. It's a topic that often remains shrouded in silence and stigma, but by shedding light on it and fostering open conversations, we can work towards prevention and support for those in need....
Emotions are only road signs
My latest work is to really look at emotions, the purpose of them and how we can really see them as our friends and our allies, rather than something to avoid, deny or hide from. What are emotions? Emotions are complex mental and physical reactions that we experience in response to a situation or...