Hard truth – therapy is often uncomfortable. It is also empowering. It is empowering to see ourselves reflected back to us with compassion we may not be able to hold for ourselves. Being in therapy is empowering…and yes, …
Category: Healing
As a Therapist I Often Experince…
Many people wonder why on earth I chose to be a therapist. “Why would you want to sit all day and listen to people’s pain and suffering? Life is hard enough as it is!”The funny thing is that listening to …
Where to Start When You Can’t Afford Therapy
Therapy can be expensive. But I have always considered it a vital part of my self-care. At times, I have gone without some things to prioritise my mental health, and it has always paid off. Growing up in housing …
Body Image and Mothering
What we show our daughters through our words, actions, and self-image matters. What did you learn from your mother about your body?
Relationships Are Built, Not Found.
Intimacy is not measured on a consistent upward continuum. Instead, it is a wiggly upward line. Naturally, there are times in your relationship when you feel more or less connected. More connected – on a date night, with time and …
Help! I Need a Therapist, a Coach, a Mentor … Someone!
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Don’t Offer Advice to Someone Who Needs A Hug
When we offer advice, we are staying in our left brain. That’s the rational, logical part of our extraordinary brain. We need this part to manage time, get practical things done, complete tasks, and so much more. When we offer …
It Feels SAFER to Anxious Partners When They…
If you want to navigate this journey together as a couple, you’ll love my book, ‘Heal Your Anxious Attachment’. The latter portion focuses on addressing insecure attachment within a couple dynamic. As a certified clinical psychotherapist and couple therapist in …