Category: Mental Health

The COVID-19 pandemic has bought with it a lot of anxiety for the general population, but for persons with OCD, this anxiety may reach unbearable levels. This can cause some extra tension in the family especially when you are stuck … Read more

As part of my personal practice, as well as the work I share with clients, the power of plants has a place dear to my heart. Eco-psychology is an increasingly studied field, about the deep roots that therapy shares with … Read more

Since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic, many of us, even those who have not been infected by the virus, will choose to quarantine in our homes for the upcoming weeks. Fear and anxiety about … Read more

During these difficult times, we are experiencing a considerable amount of change. It is projected that even further changes will need to be made in order for us to regain a sense of normality again. When factors beyond our control … Read more

Do you have a loved one who’s been diagnosed with BPD? While you can’t force them to seek treatment, you can take steps to improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and stabilize your relationship.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a mental … Read more

While grief and laughter are not typically two processes that are automatically paired together, research has showed us repeatedly the numerous benefits of laughter, humor and happiness on our ability to cope with difficult situations. In this blog I will … Read more

I meet a lot of clients who are suffering from overthinking and usually they want to learn how to get rid of overthinking and unwanted thoughts. Unfortunately, I don’t always have good news to give them because the studies have … Read more

OCD is a mental health condition which affects approximately 1% of the population. It is characterised by:

1. Obsessions – repetitive thoughts, urges or images which are unwanted or intrusive and cause anxiety
2. Compulsions – actions performed to relieve the anxiety