Recent Private Therapy Practice Blog Posts

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Why Setting Boundaries Feels So Hard

If you’re wondering why setting boundaries is so hard, I’ve written this blog post to help explore some of the reasons together. Setting boundaries, being...
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Therapy isn’t about fixing you – Here’s what actually happens in therapy

Therapy isn’t about fixing you. Because you aren’t broken. You’re not a TV. Or a washing machine. But maybe you don’t feel quite right, or how...

What are ACEs, and why would they come up in therapy?

Would you know that ACEs are Adverse Childhood Experiences? How would you know what ACEs are? I was talking to someone recently about how I work and what I work with, and...
Love thy self this valentines…

Love thy self this valentines…

Love thyself. What a sentence. But with Valentine’s Day tomorrow, there’s a lot out at the moment focused on love. Romantic love. Family love. Finding your...
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What Actually Happens When You Stop Keeping Everyone Happy??

If you’re wondering what happens when you stop trying to keep everyone happy, you might feel like you’re holding everything together. Perhaps you feel pressured to...
What to talk about in therapy

What to talk about in therapy

You might feel unsure what to talk about in therapy. And that’s okay. (No, really, it’s okay!) I wanted to talk about this because it often comes up with...
New Year, New Me?

New Year, New Me?

Reflections on the new year vibe… As the new year of 2026 rushes in, you may find yourself surrounded by posts online and chatter around you about resolutions...

How your childhood shapes your adult relationships – and how to heal the impact

You might be wondering how childhood trauma affects adult relationships. Many people notice that their relationships seem to follow patterns, and that there are often the...
Finding a therapist on Facebook? What to know before you reach out

Finding a therapist on Facebook? What to know before you reach out

Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, and with Facebook making it so easy to search, join groups or scroll through pages, it can be tempting to ask on there and...