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. You’ve been struggling to leave an unhealthy relationship. You know it’s not healthy. You’re not happy, you don’t feel heard, and if you’re honest with yourself, you haven’t […]
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 pretty good. You’re holding things together, running a house, showing up for everyone, probably succeeding in ways other people notice even if you don’t. But there’s something that […]
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 considering estrangement, it can be an incredibly difficult time. You may have already gone through periods of misunderstanding. You may have a tense, or difficult relationship. There are many different […]
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 therapist tell me what to do?” and wondering how can you talk to someone if they’re going to push you one way or another? Maybe you’re hesitant […]
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 – but what happens when they turn into waves? There are so many things that influence our life, our choices, and who we are. It’s often big things that […]
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. And it’s something that comes with a heavy dose of feeling isolated. Feeling hidden. There can often be a level of shame. As though you’re doing something wrong. I […]
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 helpful. This blog post is for you if you’re googling for answers, trying to figure out the next step. You’re looking for some reassurance that […]
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 own behaviours a bit better. If you’re struggling to understand why your relationships seem to follow the same patterns, and you’ve noticed everything you scroll […]
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 people-pleaser”. You might try to let people know there’s a reason why you’re burnt out, and can’t seem to stop taking more […]
Are you still trying to figure out the relationship with your mother?
How our relationship with our mothers shapes us as adults The first chapter of your life story probably influences the way you love, fight, and trust in relationships today. This blog post will look specifically at your relationship with your mother and how it can impact you today. If you find yourself with a voice […]