Anxiety is a natural response of our bodies and minds to a threat. When we sense something dangerous or potentially stressful, we might begin feeling tense, and worried. Another word for anxiety is fear. It is a natural emotion that all human beings experience in response to danger. Its purpose is to protect us. However, if we feel anxious (fear)
Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is what we call a set of symptoms that occur together and last for an extended amount of time. In medical circles depression is considered to be a mental health illness though there are no lab tests that one can take to confirm the diagnosis. Depression is said to impact a person’s brain and
All types of therapy work in a similar way – they are based on creating a safe, warm, holding relationship with your therapist. It is through this relationship that you can begin working through your challenges, and issues. Therapy creates an opportunity for you to try out new ways of being in a relationship, and in the world. It gives
Before this question is answered (and you will find the answer below), I would like to invite you to consider what is your reason for going to psychotherapy, and how important this reason is for you. Psychotherapy is an investment in yourself. If you consider the time and money we spend on Friday drinks, nights out, takeaways, and other little
The terms such as: “counselor”, “psychologist” and “psychotherapist” are often used interchangeably. While all these terms refer to professionals working in a mental health sector, each of these might have a slightly different meaning. When we begin looking for therapeutic support, it’s good to have a general idea of what what different terms mean. This article will talk you through
Sometimes we all experience that nervous, anxious, uncomfortable feeling running through our bodies. When feel anxious, worried, or tense, we naturally begin to pay closer attention to what’s happening around us. We’re subcosciously looking for the cause of those uncomfortable sensations. We might even start analysing the past events or imagining different things that could go wrong. Does that sound
Therapy usually takes place once a week for 50 to 60 min. It can be an intense hour, but it’s still only 1 out of 168 hours that are in a week. Some people might find it difficult to cope between the sessions and may feel like they need an extra layer of support. Others might feel the need to
Let’s talk about your career. Since you started reading this post, I’m guessing you’re feeling stuck in your career. Most of us felt it at some point in our lives. I would like to invite you to consider the following questions: Do you feel creative? Do you follow through on your creative ideas? Do you compromise your True Self for