Recent Private Therapy Practice Blog Posts

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Struggling to leave an unhealthy relationship? There might be a reason you’re still there

Struggling to leave an unhealthy relationship? There might be a reason you’re still there Why CEN Makes It So Hard to Leave You know something isn’t right...
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Signs of childhood emotional neglect in adults: Is this what’s been going on?

Signs of childhood emotional neglect in adults: Is this what’s been going on? You’re doing fine. So why doesn’t it feel like it? On paper, life looks...

Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help?

Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help? Parental Estrangement – How can therapy help? If you are estranged from your parents or family, or are...
Will a therapist tell me what to do?

Will a therapist tell me what to do?

Will a therapist tell me what to do? Breaking down the misconception that therapists tell you what to do. Are you making late-night internet searches of “will a...
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From Ripples to Waves: Exploring How Minor Life Events Influence Our Journey and the Therapeutic Path to Clarity

From Ripples to Waves: Exploring How Minor Life Events Influence Our Journey and the Therapeutic Path to Clarity Small issues often create ripples across our lives...

Parenting Neurodivergent Kids is a marathon, not a moment.

Marathons, not moments. Parenting neurodivergent kids is no walk in the park, right? Any parenting is hard. But parenting neurodivergent kids can often be something else...

Do you need therapy? Honest advice from a therapist

Wondering if you need therapy, or just a complete overhaul of your life? A holiday or something else?! Sometimes it can be hard to figure out what would be most...
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What is attachment style, and why does it matter in relationships?

What is attachment style, and why would you want to know yours? If you’ve got relationships with any other humans, it can be a helpful starting point to understand your...
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People-pleaser isn’t a personality trait – it could be a hangover from childhood.

Do you feel like you’re a ‘bit of a people-pleaser’ yet you can’t seem to stop it?  This post might be for you if you find yourself explaining, “I’m a bit of a...