Mick lives on a small island in the Caribbean. His business takes him all over the world. Problem was, he was absolutely terrified of flying. Now he had an upcoming family function in New York. He was so stressed out, he wasn’t sure he’d be able to fly. He wanted to be happy and chill […]
Therapy is about developing mental fitness rather than focusing on mental illness. Over the years I have become aware that one of the biggest problems I face as a Toronto therapist is the negative attitude of people towards emotional and psychological health. Compare it to the attitude towards physical health. The attitude towards physical health has […]
Forgiveness is a subject that has been endlessly discussed. There are pros and cons. Some people insist it is necessary in order ‘to move on’. Others say forgiveness is forced and artificial. Whatever side you’re on it is agreed that we need to let go of past hurts. Many of my clients suffer from past […]
[Original article: https://mindhealth.com.au/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt-sydney/] In the realm of mental health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) stands as a beacon of hope, offering a structured, evidence-based approach to tackling anxiety and depression. Developed in the 1960s by psychiatrist Aaron Beck, CBT is not just another therapy; it’s a transformative tool that empowers individuals to reshape negative thought patterns and alter […]
We’ve all experienced that “gut feeling” – a sense of intuition or unease that seems to come from deep within. But what if your gut wasn’t just a source of figurative feelings, but a literal player in your mental health? It turns out, our gut-brain connection is far more profound than we once thought. This fascinating and rapidly evolving area […]
Call me “old school” but I’ve never been a fan of Teletherapy. Even before the Pandemic I had no interest in offering Teletherapy, but when everything shut down for COVID-19 I was forced to choose between closing my practice or switching to virtual sessions. Now that things are back to “normal” for the most part, […]
In my Toronto therapy practice I have heard many people say this. Change can be very difficult and frightening. I speak to them about real change as opposed to cosmetic change. Real Change Happens on a Deep Level – Many people come to me to make a change in their lives. For example they look at […]
You’ve read the books, tried the communication tools, and maybe even begged for change. You’ve twisted yourself into emotional knots trying to make things better—for your kids, your history, your hope. But if you’re constantly wondering, “How much longer can I live like this?”—you’re not alone.This post is for the woman who’s still trying… but […]
No one just wakes up one day and decides to end a marriage—especially if there are kids involved. What I see more often in my work is women—especially moms—staying in relationships where they are exhausted, overwhelmed, and emotionally depleted. Burned out beyond belief. Stuck in cycles of hope and heartbreak. They wait. They try. And […]
Betrayal—especially when it comes from someone close—is one of the most psychologically disorienting experiences a woman can go through. It doesn’t just break your heart. It breaks your reality. And it often leaves behind a particular kind of grief: complex, heavy, and almost always silent. Silent because you don’t even know if you can trust […]
