Is having therapy selfish?

Is having therapy selfish?

“I feel so self indulgent when I come to therapy sessions, even though I know it really helps me.” If you’re having therapy, you may have had this feeling too. That spending time looking at yourself can feel self-indulgent or selfish. I know I have felt this when...

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I didn’t speak for a week – here’s what happened

I didn’t speak for a week – here’s what happened

I didn't speak for a week...... Seven years, seven retreats, and countless hours on the cushion - this is what I've discovered. Settling into silence 🐝 It takes me 2 -3 days to settle and slowly quieten down. Coming from a busy life and world and an active mind - it...

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Fear or anxiety – what’s the difference?

Fear or anxiety – what’s the difference?

Fear or anxiety - what’s the difference? They can feel almost identical: tight chest, racing heart, spinning thoughts, trouble focusing. But underneath the surface, they’re actually different. 🌱 Fear is your body reacting to something real and present. Think about a...

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How many sessions do I need?

How many sessions do I need?

A common question I often hear is: “How many sessions do I need?” And the truth is, it is a bit like asking:  “How long is a piece of string.” Everyone’s healing process is unique. But instead of focusing on a number, I can offer you something that might help you...

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Self-help not helping (enough)? This is why.

Self-help not helping (enough)? This is why.

If listening to podcasts and reading self-help books alone could solve deep-seated insecurities, anxieties and relationship woos, wouldn’t we all be thriving by now? Seriously, my bookshelf alone would have sorted me out. I love a good deep dive into relationship...

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Why Traditional Talk Therapy Hasn’t Worked for You

Why Traditional Talk Therapy Hasn’t Worked for You

Why traditional talk therapy hasn’t worked for you. Traditional talk therapy is great. You get to tell your story - maybe for the first time - to someone who truly listens. Together you get to make sense of things in your life that may not have made sense at all up...

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