Ever wondered why you are so angry?

May 27, 2024 | Read and Listen

(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...

Resentment, injustice: Can I ever let go?

May 27, 2024 | Read and Listen

(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...

What does it mean to be safe?

May 3, 2024 | Read and Listen

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...

Trauma lives in the body: Let’s explore

May 3, 2024 | Articles

What is Trauma? Trauma is the body and mind’s response to something overwhelming—an event or series of events that feel like too much to cope with at the time. It might be: A one-time experience, such as an accident or natural disaster Repeated exposure to stressful...

Not good enough: Is it true?

May 3, 2024 | Articles

Many people carry the painful belief: “I’m not good enough.”It’s one of the most common struggles I see in my counselling room, and it has a deep impact on self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. But here’s the truth: this feeling didn’t appear from...