An introduction to Gestalt therapy – part I
History Gestalt psychology is a theory of perception according to which people tend to find meaning and wholeness…
Why am I so self-critical?
“I’m such a bad parent”, “I’m a failure”, “I never get it right”, “What I said was so…
5 ways to stop overthinking
Have you ever been in a situation where you would be enjoying a quiet moment, doing something productive,…
Why FOMO became worse during the pandemic
Have you taken a look at your social media recently? Have you been seeing more photos of dinner…
Myth-Busting: Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric condition which is characterised by intense emotions, fluctuating moods, problems with…
Myth Busting: Eating disorders
Mental health disorders which are increasingly becoming more common are Eating disorders. Although such disorders have been treated…
‘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,…
The body (and) psychotherapy
There’s a general consensus among practitioners and scientists alike regarding the relationship between the body and the mind,…
3 tips on how to recover from emotional invalidation
Emotional invalidation occurs when our thoughts, feelings, or behaviours are either judged, dismissed, minimised, or rejected. Being told…
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex, long-term disorder marked by extreme fatigue or tiredness that does not improve…
Covid and giving yourself permission to feel
Give yourself permission to feel. Yes, it might sound simple but often to not the most obvious and…
Post Covid Stress Disorder: An Emerging Phenomenon
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 5.6 million deaths reported worldwide to date. Aside from the death toll,…