Discover how low self-worth fuels the fear of rejection, why childhood experiences matter, and practical ways to heal through self-compassion, boundaries, and self-care.

Many people don’t know the difference between a psychologist, counsellor or psychotherapist and it can make looking for therapy confusing. Counsellors and psychotherapists are qualified in supporting you with many difficulties and challenges which you may not need a psychologist for. Find out more.

Therapists don’t really have it all figured out. They are human beings who face life’s inevitable challenges and stressors just like anyone else. If the idea that your therapist might need therapy of their own unsettles you, read on to find out why you want your therapist to do their own therapy.

Authenticity allows for deeper and more genuine connections. It enables us to live a more joyful, meaningful and fulfilling life. How and why did you learn to mask who you really are? What have you lost along the way? Find out what gets in the way of you being yourself and how to start changing that.

We all have parts of ourselves that we dislike and yet they are what makes us whole. When we keep a part of ourselves hidden from the world, we may never quite feel loved and accepted.

We cannot have equality without equity. We don’t all come with the same privileges and we’ve not all had the same starting point or journey in life. While, as a counsellor, I don’t have the power to change my clients’ circumstances, I can support them in becoming better equipped for facing them.

Do you dislike your body, find it inconvenient or consider it your enemy? Or do you love your body, take care of it without agenda and listen to what it communicates to you? Why are so many of us struggling to have a healthy relationship with our body and why may we want to work on having one?

Daniela MacAulay, a gestalt psychotherapist provides her reflections on Jonah Hill’s Netflix original documentary “Stutz” about his relationship with his therapist, Phil Stutz, who is also the author of a unique method ‘The Tools’, which he uses in his work to help people live a more fulfilling life.

Many people think of self-care as indulgent or optional—but in reality, it’s a vital foundation for emotional well-being and healthy relationships. In this article, we explore what true self-care looks like beyond routines and wellness trends. You’ll learn how to tune into your needs, respond with compassion, and reconnect with yourself in a way that improves your ability to relate to others. Whether you’re feeling burnt out, disconnected, or struggling in your relationships, these insights can help you build greater self-awareness, resilience, and intimacy.

What happens to our nervous system when you feel anxious? Why do we disconnect from the present moment when we’re anxious? Practise these grounding techniques that can help you come back to the ‘here and now’. Learn about why they help when you’re anxious and how they can prevent anxiety long-term.