Looking to improve your mood but not sure where to start? Understanding more about how the neurotransmitter serotonin impacts the way we feel is an important step towards cultivating a
When helping others is hurting yourself, it’s time to ask what is really driving your need to step in. Understanding saviour complex can help you uncover the emotional pain or
Childhood sexual abuse is a major trauma with serious psychological and physical consequences that can last long into adulthood. Understanding the impacts of this type of abuse, and how to
Everyone experiences intense feelings from time to time, but if your typical response is always on the extreme side of the emotional range, you may be living with a condition
Are the things you’re doing to try and avoid your anxiety actually making it worse? Understanding how the anxiety cycle works can help you know if you may be shortcutting
With all the photoshopped, carefully chosen lifestyle content online, it is no wonder that many of us feel driven to unfavorably compare our lives with those seemingly perfect ones on
The holidays are a stressful time for many people, as social, financial and familial pressures tend to increase during the season. For those with social anxiety disorder, the stress around
When our mental health starts to decline, it can feel difficult to talk to others about what’s on our mind. However, finding your voice is essential in getting the support
Find yourself lost in your phone for more hours of the day than you’d like to admit? Worried that your phone use is starting to create problems in other parts
Few people want to relive the pain of old traumas, and yet allowing the brain time to process these feelings and emotions is essential to healing. Getting the right kind
There are many different types of depressive disorders, but double depression involves experiencing an overlap of two serious forms of this condition. Knowing the symptoms and when to seek help
There is a proven link between past trauma and addiction, as those struggling with the after-effects of a traumatic experience seek ways to manage their symptoms. Understanding the role that
The simple answer is RIGHT NOW. Why? Because an addiction only worsens with time; so committing yourself to getting help now is critical to preserving your health, your relationships, and your financial wellbeing. For most of us, few days pass that aren’t completely filled to the brim. We are constantly
Narcissism and drug addiction often go hand-in-hand since individuals with narcissistic personalities need to find a way to escape their overwhelming emotional anxiety and pain. Similarly, most addicts have narcissistic traits. An addicted narcissist may have unique challenges in getting treatment, such as feelings of entitlement in addiction recovery, and so
Mark uses cocaine every weekend with his friends. He has a high-pressure job as an investment banker. He works hard. He plays hard. And if you ask him if he has a cocaine addiction, his response would be “Don’t I deserve to relax with my friends after a hard week
An unsolicited treatment review by one of our clients – anxiety sufferer Kirsty spent 21 long years in and out of therapy before finally finding treatment that worked for her. “I’ve been in and out of counselling, group therapy, psychiatric wards and rehabilitation my whole adult life – but somehow
