Mental health disorders which are increasingly becoming more common are Eating disorders. Although such disorders have been treated by professionals for many years, they can be challenging to understand. In fact, eating disorders are surrounded by myths and misconceptions, and … Read more
What to expect when going to the physiotherapist for the first time
If it is the first time you are visiting a physiotherapist it is possible that you may have some questions related to what to wear, if it will hurt or when should you book an appointment, in this blog you will … Read more
Breath in Therapy
If you’ve noticed your therapist asking about your breath, there’s a good reason for this. Oftentimes I ask my clients: “How are you breathing?”, “How’s your breathing?”, “Are you breathing?”, etc.
At the beginning of our therapy process, they usually … Read more
‘No Man is an Island’ – 7 Ways to Stay Connected
The quote ‘no man is an island’ by John Donne, is frequently used to show that in life, people do better when they have healthy relationships with other human beings than if they are isolated from others. Research shows that … Read more
Maintaining your relationship after giving birth
Having a baby brings along a number of different emotions and changes one’s lifestyle completely. As a matter of fact what one can deem to be a wonderful and exhilarating experience can also become exhausting and worrying (Sumner & Schlosberg, … Read more
Kink vs Fetish: What’s the difference?
Have you been looking for ideas on how to spice things up in the bedroom, came across the terms ‘kink’ and ‘fetish’ and don’t understand the difference? Fair enough. Kink and fetish are very similar and can overlap. Often these … Read more
High Blood Pressure and Diet
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is very common in Malta, affecting 1 in 5 adults. If left
untreated, it increases the risk of heart attacks and stroke, as well as kidney and eye damage.
Although hypertension can develop as our … Read more
I don’t like being naked in front of my partner.
When we are naked, we all look alike. – Right. This, however, doesn’t mean everyone is comfortable with being naked in front of others. Some of us have absolutely no problem with taking off their clothes and walking around naked, … Read more
The Do’s and Don’ts of Sex Education
Sexual health education does not encourage children to have sex prematurely but instead helps them to understand and make informed decisions about their own sexuality when they are ready. It can help to delay sexual activity, as well as reduce … Read more
Do I need a counsellor or a therapist?
We often hear the terms ‘counsellor’ and ‘therapist’ when referring to professionals in the mental health field. Although these terms are usually used interchangeably, these two professions are not the same. Yet, both professions assist their clients to work on … Read more