Are My Struggles Serious Enough for Therapy?

Are My Struggles Serious Enough for Therapy?

Many people hesitate before reaching out for therapy, not because they’re unwilling, but because they’re unsure: “Is what I’m going through serious enough?”They look around and see others who’ve faced devastating losses, traumatic events, or childhoods filled with chaos, and start to wonder whether they have the right to seek help at all. But here’s the […]

Existential Therapy: Finding Meaning in Life’s Big Questions

Existential Therapy: Finding Meaning in Life’s Big Questions

At some point, most of us ask ourselves deep questions: These moments can feel unsettling – even overwhelming – especially during life changes/transitions, personal crises, or times of loss. Existentialism and Existential therapy form a powerful approach that helps people explore these questions, uncover meaning, and create a life that feels authentic and purposeful. What […]

Different, Not Defiant: Understanding Challenging Behaviour in Neurodiverse Children

Different, Not Defiant: Understanding Challenging Behaviour in Neurodiverse Children

IntroductionMany parents, teachers, and caregivers find themselves frustrated or overwhelmed by behaviours that seem oppositional, reactive, or when a child appears to be deliberately difficult. When a child refuses to follow instructions, explodes with anger, or resists change, it can be easy to label them as “defiant” or “naughty.” But what if there’s more going […]

Understanding Anxiety and Panic

Understanding Anxiety and Panic

We all have experienced anxiety to some degree in our lives. To a certain extent, Anxiety is normal, natural and healthy. But anxiety can overwhelm us and escalate into panic. In this blog post, let’s discuss anxiety and panic What is Anxiety? Anxiety is traditionally described as a mood characterised by worry and negative events […]

The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness

The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness

Living with a chronic illness is about more than managing physical symptoms. It is an experience that touches every part of life – body, mind, relationships, identity. Yet often, a large majority of the experience remains invisible to others, even those closest to you. Friends, family, and co-workers might see the hospital visits or hear […]

I Know What I Should Be Doing… So Why Can’t I Do It?

I Know What I Should Be Doing… So Why Can’t I Do It?

A compassionate look at why insight does not always lead to action. You know what you want to do. You know what would be good for you.And still…you do not do it. “I know I should leave the relationship.”“I know I need to rest. I am exhausted.”“I know this dynamic is not fair, but I […]

When Behaviour Is Communication: Seeing the Message Behind the Meltdown

When Behaviour Is Communication: Seeing the Message Behind the Meltdown

Reframing your child’s reactions through a lens of meaning and connection Your child is crying because they wanted their lunch in the green lunchbox, and not the yellow one. You are already running late, trying to pack bags, find the missing school shoe, and brush your teeth all the while someone tugs at your sleeve. […]

Understanding Co-dependency: When Caring Becomes Costly

Understanding Co-dependency: When Caring Becomes Costly

Relationships are part of the human experience. Most relationships can be a source of support, empathy, meaning and connection. But sometimes, our desire to care for and support others can cross a line and begin to harm rather than help. This is where the concept of Co-dependency comes in. What Is Co-dependency? Co-dependency is a […]