Sometimes I regret adopting my kid – Part 1 of 2
Many adoptive parents feel that they are at a stage where they can put the most difficult phase…
My mum drinks too much
No matter how old you are, it is extremely painful to deal with a parent who has an…
Becoming a mum to teenagers
Any mother would say that being a parent to a teenager is challenging, but perhaps it can be…
The difference between a counsellor, psychologist and psychotherapist
As mentioned in other blogs, the distinction between the professions of a counsellor, psychologist and psychotherapist is not…
What is counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling and psychotherapy fall under the umbrella term of ‘talking therapy’. They are often used interchangeably and have…
What is Systemic Family Therapy?
By profession, I am a family therapist trained in the Systemic approach to therapy. Sometimes, clients that I…
Why did I become a family therapist?
This blog tackles a different subject to the themes I usually go for when writing my blogs. This…
Should I keep trusting her?
My girlfriend and I have been together for nearly three years. A couple f years ago, she confessed…
Flexibility means being more productive?
There are several jobs that a person can do, each of which present with different working conditions. An…
My journey with Willingness…
My journey with Willingness… it has been quite a roller coaster of happy and hardworking moments which all…
What does it feel like to work in a multidisciplinary team?
In the context of mental health, a multidisciplinary team is a group of professionals working together to ensure…
Sex after 60
My husband and I have been married for over 30 years. For just a bit over a year,…