Being honest with yourself in therapy: why it’s scary, and why it’s worth it
Being honest with yourself in therapy: why it’s scary, and why it’s worth it This blog post came about after conversations with clients and a therapy session of my own. I wanted to explore and reflect on how being honest with yourself (and your therapist) is both scary and ultimately helpful. Being honest with yourself […]
Shame and not feeling good enough: what it is, how it arrives, and what to do next
Shame and not feeling good enough: what it is, how it arrives, and what to do next Hello, Shame! A lecturer of mine once told me, “Shame is the most destructive feeling of all”, and it stuck with me. I have sat with that expression and held it in mind whilst exploring my own shame […]
Childhood emotional neglect and parental burnout: why parenting can feel so much harder for you
Childhood emotional neglect and parental burnout: Why parenting can feel so much harder for you You’re trying so hard. So why does it still feel like it’s not enough? You’re aware of the patterns. You can see where they came from, and you’re doing everything you can to make sure your children don’t carry the […]
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 […]