Mental health is a crucial aspect of our overall well-being, and it is essential to recognise there is no health without mental health. As well as our individual duty to take care of ourselves, it’s also a collective responsibility to look after one another. The theme for this year’s World Mental Health Day has been […]
The title question for this blog post came from one of our followers on social media who asked us how they can set clear boundaries with their parents, now that they’re an adult and living independently. It’s an important question, especially since many people feel conflicting feelings about their parents, and how much of a […]
“The day you stop criticising other people is the day you have officially stopped criticising yourself. When you no longer feel the need to compare, it means you’ve stopped using other people as a litmus test for your own self-worth.” ~ Samara O’Shea We’ve all been there – caught in the grip of our relentless […]
Question: I have worked with clients who seem to lack specific goals for therapy and who just want to talk. While I understand the value of building a strong therapeutic relationship and offering a safe and supportive space for clients to express themselves, I worry that I may not be able to provide the direction […]
Question: As a new therapist, I find myself struggling with feelings of self-doubt and uncertainty about my abilities to provide effective therapyto my clients. Despite my training and education, I often feel like I don’t know what I’m doing, and I feel like I’m letting my clients down or that they could be better served […]
Question: How can I determine when I should refer a client to another professional if I feel unable to help them due to my limitations versus when I feel uncertain or lacking in confidence about my abilities to connect with the client? I want to ensure that I’m providing helpful therapy to my clients and […]
