My doctor diagnosed IBD…what type?
Inflammatory bowel disease has two distinct categories, and when being diagnosed with IBD, one will surely ask which…
My doctor diagnosed IBD…What does that mean?
IBD is short for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and it is a term used by healthcare professionals to describe…
The Expat Experience
Expats or expatriates are the people who have voluntarily left their home country in order to live and…
Eating Disorders in Adolescent girls
One of the core concepts of gestalt therapy is creative adjustment, and food is a metaphor for the…
3 ways how a good night’s sleep benefits your relationship
The quality of our sleep and our mental wellbeing are very strongly linked. The better the quality of…
What’s wrong with my counsellor? I don’t get any advice!
In first sessions with my clients, I usually welcome them, introduce myself, discuss the contract and any questions…
We need to stop glamorizing overworking
In a culture where a lot of people are driven by wealth and success, many are those who…
BUT … – How effective communication stands and falls with a three-letter conjunction
‘I understand you, but I think …‘ ‘I’m sorry for changing plans, but I cannot promise …’ ‘You…
My best friend is moving to another country
Hearing the news that your best friend is leaving town can hit you hard especially if this is…
The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem!
This is just plain good advice! But unfortunately, oftentimes we make the person the problem – be it…
My teenager is watching pornography. I don’t know what to do.
In our society, sex and sexuality are still regarded as a taboo topic by some. Talking about sex,…
How to Support my Friend who’s Trans
People in the trans community face many obstacles as a result of their gender identity, including social hurdles,…