Here we explore the nuanced realms of mental health with a particular focus on trauma, chronic illness, identity and self-compassion. Drawing from my background in Counselling and Psychotherapy, this space is dedicated to offering psychoeducational insights and practical tools designed to empower. Whether you are navigating personal challenges or simply seeking to understand more about mental well-being, each post aims to provide clarity and support, helping you learn new, kinder ways of being that enrich your journey towards a more fulfilled life.
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Compassion in Therapy blog
Here we explore the nuanced realms of mental health with a particular focus on trauma, chronic illness, identity and self-compassion. Drawing from my background in Counselling and Psychotherapy, this space is dedicated to offering psychoeducational insights and practical tools designed to empower. Whether you are navigating personal challenges or simply seeking to understand more about mental well-being, each post aims to provide clarity and support, helping you learn new, kinder ways of being that enrich your journey towards a more fulfilled life.
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Why We Need to Talk About Shame We’ve all had that moment: a wave of heat in your chest, the drop in your stomach, the voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough.” That’s shame, and it’s more common (and more powerful) than many of us realise. Shame isn’t just a feeling. It’s an internal message […]
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EMDR is a therapy for trauma developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the 1980s. It uses structured steps and bilateral stimulation to help process traumatic memories. EMDR Intensives offer longer sessions, allowing deeper healing, especially useful for single-event traumas or complex PTSD. Suitable for those short on time or needing focused therapy.
