It has been a lonely year for many people, and it is easy to simply write it off as yet another effect of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, if you are
Just below the surface of our awareness is a steady stream of thoughts and perceptions that shape every experience we have. When this dialogue is impacted by trauma and low
Our brain’s typical response to stress is designed to alert us to it and take steps to avoid it. For those who struggle with anxiety however, stress isn’t just an
Childhood emotional abuse can be subtle and nuanced, or even so routine that it seems almost normal. For adult survivors of childhood emotional abuse, knowing how the abuse has shaped
The big shifts in mood and behaviour that you experience when you have bipolar disorder can leave you feeling both mentally and physically drained. Fortunately, there are some coping techniques
It can be heartbreaking to watch someone you love struggle with depression. While you may want to try anything you can to help, a measured, informed approach to support is
Feeling some degree of discomfort when you perform publicly or meet new people is a fairly common experience. However, for those with social anxiety disorder, these situations can unleash a
We have been taught to pay attention to signs that our physical health might not be at the level it should be and take action. However, when it comes to
Depression is a complex mental health condition that can manifest in a variety of symptoms and behaviours – including some that may not fit typical notions of depression. Understanding these
You’ve known for a while that something isn’t right about your relationship, but you can’t put your finger on exactly what it is. If your relationship is making you doubt
The high degree of uncertainty that still hangs over us in relation to 2021, combined with the tough challenges that were thrown at us in 2020 is no doubt making
If you’re living with PTSD, you may find that your symptoms are triggered during sex, due in part to the neurological link between trauma and sex. Fortunately, there are ways
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
