“When you feel sexual attraction, your body is responding to the person with an inner yes,” Nurick explains. It’s a purely physical desire that does not require emotional closeness. But, when you feel romantic attraction, Nurick says, “Your heart is …
Help Your Therapist
Being in therapy is about forming a relationship based on trust and honesty. The relationship is a safe space to practice being vulnerable, honest and open. If you know there is something big you want to share but don’t …
The Fear of Being Stigmatised
There is still a stigma attached to seeing a therapist. Really? In the year 2024? Yes! There is still a negative stigma that says: People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes, they come to gain some perspective, increase …
Signs Therapy Could Be Useful
It is time to end the stigma of mental health and get support when you need it. You deserve to be supported wherever you are at. As humans, we are social creatures. We were never meant to have it all …
Myth of Therapy
It is a myth that you must be in crisis to see a therapist. You might decide to work with a therapist when: You don’t need to be in crisis to work on these things. These are all valid …
Therapy is Often Uncomfortable
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, …
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 …
Podcast ep 28
In this episode, we discuss my new book ‘Heal Your Anxious Attachment’ and break down the work of building ‘Earned Secure Attachment’ into two vital parts: Building INNER secure attachment and OUTER secure attachment. Jen is a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist, …