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The Masks We Wear: how to find your authentic self
We all wear masks. From the professional persona we present at work to the cheerful face we show at social gatherings, these carefully crafted versions of ourselves help us navigate different situations and relationships.
The Art of Self-Compassion: essential self-compassion techniques
Have you ever extended huge kindness to the people in your life, yet been remarkably harsh with yourself on a regular basis? Much of the time, we wouldn't dream of speaking to a friend the way we speak to ourselves.
Developing Assertiveness Skills for Everyday Life
Developing assertiveness skills empowers people to express themselves authentically whilst preserving, nurturing or even enhancing important relationships.
Understanding Attachment Styles: unlocking healthier relationships
Understanding attachment styles begins with recognising the four core patterns which help to highlight common patterns in how people relate to others.
The Power of Vulnerability in Therapy
The willingness to be seen, with all of our complexities, fears and hopes, and removing the carefully constructed mask we all wear, lies at the heart of therapeutic healing and change.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
In my therapy practice, I often work with clients who struggle with a fundamental aspect of wellbeing: how to set healthy boundaries.
Building Resilience: how to strengthen your mental and emotional wellbeing
Resilience is like that bouncy ball you had as a kid – no matter how hard you threw it against the wall, it always bounced back. In the context of mental and emotional wellbeing, resilience is our ability to bounce back from life's challenges, setbacks and stressors.
How Transactional Analysis Can Help us to Understand Ourselves and Others
As a therapist trained in Transactional Analysis, I've witnessed first hand how this powerful therapeutic approach can transform lives and relationships.
Exploring Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt therapy offers a way to stay in the moment, find healing by focusing on the here and now and embrace the present moment for emotional healing.