5 ways to improve self-awareness
First of all, to be able to improve self-awareness, one needs to be aware that there are five…
What is transcultural counselling?
When introducing myself to new clients, it sounds like ‘Hi and welcome to your first session. My name…
The Truth about Work-Life Balance
Nowadays, work-life balance can seem like an impossible task. Certainly, Covid-19 and the increase use of technology have…
3 tips to help you get the most out of therapy
When clients first come to therapy, in the first 1-4 sessions, they often ask me if they’re “a…
For kids that grew up too quickly
A 21-year-old young man walks into my office. He looks tired, stressed-out and anxious. He had just put…
I can’t seem to connect with others
I had a client I was working with for 2 years. He had come to me after already…
5 Ways to Listen to your Intuition
Your intuition is part of that gut feeling you feel when needing to make a decision, when something…
Managing our Anger During the Pandemic
Do you feel yourself easily shouting at someone who skipped you in a queue? Snapping at family members…
Unfinished Business: Our Need to Complete
In Gestalt therapy, we believe that individuals have a natural tendency to find meaning in their experience. Indeed,…
Counselling · General · Health
My doctor diagnosed IBD…why?
Several individuals diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Disorder (IBD) often find this diagnosis tiresome and a burden on their…
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…
What should I do between my counselling sessions?
Counselling is a process, a very personal journey. In your sessions you process presenting issues with your counsellor…