Moving to a new country is more than just an external transition—it’s an internal journey that reshapes identity, emotions, and self-perception. As a cross-cultural adaptation therapist, I have worked with expatriates who find themselves caught between worlds, struggling to define their sense of belonging. This article explores the hidden layers of expatriate identity and how […]
I refer to emotional abuse as ‘hidden’ because it is given far less recognition than other forms of abuse, such as physical or sexual. The victim is often blamed. They are “oversensitive” and basically not able to “take it, like other people do”. What is Emotional Abuse Emotional abuse is an emotional attack on another […]
Understanding the Psychological Treatment of Depression: How Psychology in Malvern Can Help Depression affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the most common reasons individuals seek professional help. At Clarity Health Care, we provide evidence-based psychological treatment for depression, tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. If you’re searching for support with psychology […]
First, let’s dispel some myths. Hypnotherapy is not about being controlled or losing consciousness. Instead, it involves guiding a person into a relaxed state of focused attention, often called a trance. In this state, the subconscious mind becomes more receptive to suggestions, allowing therapists to help clients explore and change unhelpful thought patterns, behaviors, […]
Chronic illnesses are a significant health concern in Canada. According to statistics provided by the Government of Canada (2019), nearly 44% of adults aged 20 and older live with one or more of ten prevalent chronic conditions. This number is expected to rise as the population ages. Factors such as unhealthy lifestyle choices (i.e., poor […]
In my years as a therapist I have heard the above statement many times. What does it actually mean? Many people dealing with, for example, depression symptoms have put themselves inside a little box marked “Depressed Person”. They will go to therapy for depression but can never emerge from the box because. “That’s who I […]
Feeling stuck in your career is an experience many of us encounter at some point. Whether it’s a sense of stagnation, uncertainty about your next steps, or dissatisfaction with your current role, these moments can be overwhelming. This is where a career counsellor can make all the difference. But how do you know if you […]
The Story Behind the Couch A decade ago I was buried in my digital-marketing agency, juggling deadlines like flaming torches. I kept telling myself, “Once the next big client project is completed, life will chill.” Spoiler: It didn’t. The plates just spun faster—clients, kids, relationship turbulence, that restless itch whispering “Is this it?” The turning […]
This year high schools will continue to conduct their normal graduation ceremonies because the pandemic has ended. While schools are having graduation ceremonies, they will most likely be different for the graduates. It will be different because for most of the graduates their high school experiences have been different from the “traditional” high school experience. […]
“There is no ‘incurable’ disease from which someone has not recovered, even at the threshold of death.” –Dr Bernie Siegel *** The use of medical hypnosis goes back almost two hundred years. In the 1840s, Scottish Surgeon James Esdaile performed over 300 major surgeries (amputations, removal of cataracts, removal of massive tumors) using hypnosis as […]
