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Your registered psychotherapist: What to expect from me

Starting a therapy process can be a bit daunting, and it’s important to find a licenced, registered psychotherapist who you can relate to. I wrote this article in the hope that knowing what you can expect will help you decide if I’m the…
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Coping with stress when you just don’t have time: The ONE mindful breath

We’re all living busy lives filled with psychological stress, and we all need a quick, easy way for coping with stress when you just don’t have time.
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How does psychotherapy actually work?

Are you struggling to manage the day to day? Feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled? Are you battling a “foggy” brain, do you find it hard to make decisions, are you worried or sad or strangely irritable? Maybe you’ve thought about going…
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Are you suffering from sadness or depression?

It’s not unusual to hear people describe themselves as “depressed”, so it can be confusing to tell if they (or perhaps you personally) are experiencing sadness or depression. This article helps you to understand the difference between…

How to deal with toxic friendships

Are you always the one giving the support but hardly ever (or never) receiving anything back? You might be stuck in an unhealthy, toxic friendship.

Better verbal communication skills in your relationships: How to talk it out in a helpful way

Do you find yourself getting into arguments with people in your life, or feel silenced in your relationships? Learn how to have better verbal communication skills in your relationships
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What does psychology mean?

Psychology is generally defined as the study of the human mind, experience and behaviour. But the meaning of psychology differs according to who is talking about it. The world itself is derived from two Greek words: “Psyche” which means…
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The power of a good hug

How often do you experience the power of a good hug? Some people hug a lot, some shy away from physical contact, most are somewhere in the middle. Wherever you are on the hug spectrum, read this to learn to get huggier, how to give a good hug, and how hugs improve your overall well being.
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How to deal with strategic or weaponised incompetence

Every relationship probably does involve greater or lesser forms of strategic or weaponised incompetence. Find out more and save your sanity.
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How to age gracefully

Is it even possible to age gracefully? Do you look in the mirror and notice the evidence of time passing? Do you fear getting old?

Dealing with guilt in an imperfect you: How to repair and rebuild

There is no way to live a perfect life and no matter how hard you try, you will make mistakes. Dealing with guilt is easy, when you know how.
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How to reboot your mind using a grounding therapy technique

When feelings of anxiety happen to overwhelm you, a grounding therapy technique can help bring your attention into the present moment.

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