The holiday season often arrives wrapped in expectations, joy, connection, tradition. For grieving parents, however, it can feel like stepping into a world that no longer matches the one inside their...

I wake up in a place and have no clue what happened. I look out the window and see a bright July day, with no recollection of what is coming or what had just occurred. It turns out I was in a Mental...

This article is the third in my Psychological Impact Series, which explores the emotional and mental health challenges experienced by people affected by rare diseases, autism, SEN, and those taking...

As a psychotherapist helping clients overcome social anxiety, I often assign gradual exposure exercises as homework. I like to start small when assigning these exercises; sometimes, this means...

In recent years, narcissism has truly taken hold within our society, not only in individual relationships but also as a deeply ingrained part of our culture. The rising use of social media, consumerism...

Neurodiversity is no longer a niche concept reserved for clinical reports or diagnostic manuals. It has become part of mainstream culture, reshaping how we talk about identity, communication, work, and...

Pain shows up in many forms: the breakup that makes your chest ache, the grief that fogs your mornings, the burnout that steals your spark. Most of us are taught to push through to numb, outperform...

I remember it like it was yesterday. Thanksgiving with the family. For the first couple of years of my recovery, I had opted out of family gatherings, they were just too overwhelming when combined...

Antidepressants and psychedelics are two of the most commonly discussed tools in mental health right now, yet they rarely share the same room or even the same building. One represents modern...

November marks a crucial moment to turn the spotlight on an issue too often kept in the shadows: men's mental health. While we celebrate strength in many forms, the truest measure of resilience lies...

Motherhood is often painted as a time of pure joy and fulfilment, yet beneath the smiles and lullabies, many new mothers quietly face a different reality. The Silent Struggle: Understanding and...

Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) are often talked about separately. Anxiety is seen as worry about the future, while OCD is seen as compulsive behaviors or “quirky” habits. But...

You’ve probably, like many others, experimented with the latest trends promising greater happiness, harmony, and a way to reconnect with yourself. You’ve invested time, money, and patience, yet it...

We’re pretty fluent in the five big senses – sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Some of us know about proprioception (where your body is in space). But there’s another sense quietly running the show that most...

What if you could rewire your thoughts, boost your confidence, and create a more positive outlook—just by changing how you speak to yourself? This article explores the power of self-hypnosis and how...

Traditional coaching and therapy have often been positioned as distinct practices. Coaching is typically framed as future-oriented, goal-driven, and focused on strengths and accountability.

Hi everyone! I hope November is treating you kindly or at least as kindly as Mercury will allow. Because if you’re reading this now, you’re either deep in the shadow phase or smack dab in Mercury in Retrograde.

The shift was subtle. My client gently placed her right hand at the base of her neck, stroking it as she shared about her strained relationship with her husband. Her voice became lower and flatter. She looked dejected.

In this guide, you’ll discover how sound and frequencies influence neuroplasticity, your brain’s ability to adapt, grow, and reorganize itself. We’ll explore the neuroscience behind it, how different sound...

For you and your child, navigating ADHD, autism, PANDAS, and learning difficulties, everyday life can sometimes feel exhausting. A gentle, holistic approach that looks beyond surface emotions and...

At eleven years old, I suffered the unthinkable, I was raped alone inside an empty church that stole my innocence and left me trapped in a world of silence for forty years. For decades, I battled...

Many people move through life in constant survival mode, bracing for stress even when nothing is wrong. This subtle addiction to struggle keeps the nervous system on alert, making rest feel unsafe...

When I think about vulnerability, I’m struck by how differently I see it now compared to how I once understood it. Vulnerability used to feel like weakness, something to hide or avoid. But now, I see it...

Discover how horses at The Horse Sanctuary in Sweden guide us to stand in our own energy, honor our boundaries, and reconnect with our true selves, all through their presence, choice, and authentic connection.