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
We understand what addiction is, but how much do we know about how it happens? Addiction’s complex interactions with certain areas of the brain is a key part of why
Your interest in sex seems to have taken a turn towards a compulsion, and is on the brink of causing risks to your relationships. Is this constant fixation on sex
One of only two addictions that don’t recommend abstinence as a method of recovery, sex addiction is a serious type of behavioural addiction with specific treatment needs. Knowing how to
Our families can simultaneously be sources of strength and stress. Engaging in family therapy to understand how family dynamics can help or hinder healing from a substance use or mental
Most of us recognise that we are hooked on our devices, but few understand the science behind why they’re so compelling – and the significant effects they have on how
The decision to go to therapy is often a life-changing one, as people confront the issues underlying their current challenges and learn skills to manage mental health or substance use
Any activity to excess can be detrimental to our health. While overconsumption of alcohol is more generally understood to be risky, overwork can be more difficult to define – yet
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
As prescriptions for painkillers have increased over the last two decades, rates of addiction have skyrocketed, with millions worldwide being affected by painkiller dependence. Knowing the risks and signs of
Our connections and relationships with other people have significant impacts on our levels of stress – and our potential for developing an addiction. To understand how we relate to others,
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
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
