How Diagnosis of Autism in Adulthood can lead to self-acceptance, understanding, and hope for the future More and more individuals are obtaining a diagnosis of autism in adulthood. Often this…

I have been a lover of Korean Dramas since 2020 when I used it to find an escape from low-grade anxiety and dread of the COVID world. It appears that…

The roadmap out of lockdown has left many people feeling anxious rather than excited. We have spent a significant amount of time locked up in our homes, in what has…

Discovery of an affair in a committed monogamous relationship is one of the most devastating experiences in a relationship. An affair destroys trust and a sense of security within a…

ADHD Presents Differently in Adults: Differences You Should be Aware of  Adults often have much more subtle ADHD symptoms than children, and may not fit the usual stereotype or image…

What is your relationship status? What is an open relationship? Can I date more than one person? How many styles of relationships are out there? What is Monogamy? For a…

Have you ever wondered why you get so angry at your partner? Do you ever feel like a selectively angry person? You are cool and easygoing with most people in…

Has someone you know recently changed pronouns? Are you unsure of how best to support them with this change? Are you worried that you’ll get pronouns wrong by accident? Here…

People of all ages are experiencing lockdown fatigue due to the COVID-19 virus. This is negatively impacting people’s mental health to varying degrees as life is no longer predictable and…

It’s the end of the day, you’ve completed everything you need to do, and it is finally time to rest. Just after lights out, your brain starts to think, problem-solve,…

Most people describe getting a vaccination as a little prick, while others feel significant pain or distress. In both cases, however, the injection is over before they can count to…

Who is looking after you? There is a lot of talk about self-care, however, do we really understand the concept? Many people think going to the gym or an art…

When Relationships Need a Reset COVID-19 has changed many aspects of relationship dynamics.  At best it has created a solid bond between those who were too busy and caught up…

Dissociation: A mental disconnection from what is going on around you We all suffer from periods of dissociation where our brain just ‘logs off’ for a time. Normal dissociation may…

If your child is struggling with anxiety at the moment, you are not alone. Anxiety in children has been on the rise recently. Children have had to deal with a…

Are you having difficulty communicating with your partner? Do you avoid opening up and talking because you are afraid you will make things worse? Do you get stuck in a…

Emotional wellbeing is not only looking at the thoughts we offer ourselves but acknowledging and growing aspects of our vitality. In therapy we may refer to it as someone’s internal…

Often people refer to themselves or others as “OCD” when they are highly organised or have quirky habits. This is not the meaning of OCD nor should it be used…

We all want to enjoy social situations, such as family get-togethers, school gatherings, meeting up at café’s, clubs, celebrating birthdays or just sharing a meal with friends. Other social situations…

Children can get angry for many reasons. Preschoolers feel angry because they have not yet learned to control or express their emotions. They also have limited insight into the effect…