Mother’s Day is around the corner and many people will be celebrating it with the person who gave birth to them and raised them as a child. However, this is not the case for everyone. For some people their mother died during childbirth or due to cancer or she wasn’t around due to a drug […]
Is Your Life on Autopilot? Have you ever felt stuck? Are you running the same patterns repeatedly, even when you consciously want something different? You may hit invisible walls when trying to break a habit, achieve a goal, or react differently in certain situations. If so, you’re not alone. Often, the root lies deeper than […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
