Ever felt like you’re going through mental health struggles all on your own? Or maybe you worry that nobody really understands what you’re going through? Well, let’s face it: being…

Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a method designed to alleviate the stress, shock, and trauma that your body may hold. If you’re stuck feeling like you need to fight, run away,…

Navigating the teenage years can be a challenging period for both parents and adolescents. Emotions run high, and every conversation seems to devolve into a shouting match, with your teen…

Mindfulness is the practice of paying non-judgemental attention to the present moment. This includes being aware of your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the environment around you. Practising mindfulness has…

ACT is one of the “third wave” of behavioural therapies. It is an evidence-based approach that does not explicitly seek to get rid of symptoms but rather reduces symptoms by…

This week the spotlight is on Men’s Mental Health. An area that is all too often hiding in the shadows. An issue that affects many, but is often unspoken, unacknowledged,…

Were your summer holidays a little different this year? It’s important to recognise that this summer, COVID-19 restrictions did not dictate our holidays the same way they had for many…

If you’ve enquired about seeing a therapist, chances are you’re wanting support straight away. Usually, when we reach out to a therapist, it’s because our distress levels are beyond what…

If you are thinking about seeking help for the first time, you would naturally be wondering what to expect. After all, it takes courage and trust that it will help…

Relationships between parents and children evolve as children grow up to be adolescents and adults. Conflicts often arise as children begin to develop their own identities and discover their need…

We hear professionals encouraging us to exercise for our physical health, and occasionally they may encourage us to exercise for our mental health, but why? How does something physical impact…

It’s Sunday night and the clock’s ticking… You’re working feverishly to patch together your notes and slides for that big presentation you have tomorrow, silently cursing yourself for not starting…

Almost half of the population will experience a panic attack over the course of their lives. Having a single panic attack is vastly different though to living with panic disorder,…

We all know that good mental health goes hand in hand with physical wellness, yet our modern lifestyle is not exactly conducive to physical health. We live time-poor lives, and…

A trigger is reexperiencing a past injury or trauma. What is a Trigger? A trigger is an environmental stimulus that for some people causes them to have an extreme or…

Social media has become an integral part of our everyday lives, whether we like it or not. It has been a useful way to stay in touch with family and…

When you work in hospitality, it might not always be easy to get enough sleep or to sleep well when you finally get a chance to put your head down…

Childbirth can have a significant impact on a person’s life. Not only does childbearing cause a significant change in one’s hormones, but it can also be a considerable life change.…

Customer aggression has been around since the advent of trade. Yet for some industries these days, such as retail, banking, hospitality and healthcare, inappropriate customer behaviour has become a daily…

Relationship challenges: What to do when your loved one is experiencing mental health challenges How mental health affects relationships Mental health issues of a loved one can have a huge…