“Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama Getting a good night’s sleep can feel like one of life’s simple pleasures, yet it’s one that often feels out of reach. Whether it’s work stress, endless to-do lists, or even just the occasional sleepless night, it’s easy to fall into a cycle of tired mornings and

Introduction: The Garden of Your Mind Imagine your mind as a garden. In therapy, you’ve learned to recognise, understand, and tackle the “weeds” – negative thoughts, unhelpful behaviours, and distressing emotions. With time and care, you’ve cultivated “flowers” — positive habits, self-compassion, and resilience. But, just like in any garden, weeds have a tendency to

Depression and withdrawal can go hand in hand, often feeding into one another and creating a cycle that can be challenging to break. When feelings of sadness and emptiness emerge, the instinct to pull away from social situations can seem comforting. But this tendency to isolate only reinforces depressive symptoms, making it difficult to find

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained significant recognition as an effective treatment for trauma and various mental health conditions. If you’re considering EMDR, it’s natural to have questions about what your first session will look like. This blog will guide you through the process, helping you prepare for your journey toward healing.

The concept of the “inner child” may seem abstract, yet it serves as a powerful framework for understanding the emotional experiences that shape our adult lives. This inner child embodies the emotions, beliefs, and memories we formed in our early years – both joyous and painful. Rather than fading away, these childhood experiences significantly influence

Understanding the 18 Maladaptive Schemas in Therapy Maladaptive schemas are deeply ingrained cognitive and emotional patterns developed during childhood or adolescence. They represent unhelpful ways of perceiving ourselves, others, and the world around us. These schemas can significantly impact mental health and relationships. In schema therapy, these patterns are explored to better understand why individuals

What is Self-Care? Self-care is essential for maintaining our mental, emotional, and physical health. It refers to the attitudes and actions we take to nourish ourselves. Although simple in theory, self-care is often overlooked in our busy lives. Self-care is both an act of love and a personal responsibility. It acts as armor, protecting the

Schema Therapy is an integrative therapy approach that combines elements from various therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioural, experiential, interpersonal, and psychoanalytic therapies. This holistic therapy is particularly effective for individuals who struggle with long-standing negative life patterns and have found that short-term approaches like CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) have not led to the changes they desire.

Seeking help from a psychologist is a brave step. Therapy can be a transformative experience. However, many people wonder what to expect in their first session. Understanding this process can help ease your nerves and help you feel prepared. This blog outlines what happens during your initial meeting with a psychologist and offers practical tips