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…
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We need to stop glamorizing overworking
In a culture driven by wealth and success, many individuals fall into patterns of overworking, often at the…
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BUT … – How effective communication stands and falls with a three-letter conjunction
‘I understand you, but I think …‘ ‘I’m sorry for changing plans, but I cannot promise …’ ‘You…
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My best friend is moving to another country
Hearing that your best friend is leaving town can feel overwhelming, especially when you share regular moments and…
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The problem is the problem, the person is not the problem!
While this is simple advice, we often make the person the problem, whether it is blaming ourselves or…
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My teenager is watching pornography. I don’t know what to do.
In our society, sex and sexuality are still regarded as a taboo topic by some. Talking about sex,…
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How to Support my Friend who’s Trans
People in the trans community face many obstacles as a result of their gender identity, including social hurdles,…
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My vagina hurts when I have sex
Sexual intercourse should not hurt, but give you pleasure. If you are reading this, you have most probably…
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What Is Fatigue?
Fatigue is a feeling of being extremely tired, weak and generally feeling very exhausted. Fatigue does not have to…
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Things You Can Do When Experiencing Loneliness in Quarantine
Due to the restrictive reality caused by the pandemic, if any of us were in contact with someone…
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5 Myths about psychiatric medication
In my previous blog, I used the metaphor of a jacket and a walking stick as the support…
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My therapist recommended seeing a psychiatrist
Imagine you want to go on a long trek in an environment you are not familiar with. You…
