If someone asked you about your childhood, what would you say? Perhaps you’d mention that your parents worked hard, that you had a roof over your head, that you went to school and had what you...
There are things we carry from childhood that don’t have names. A tightness in the chest when someone raises their voice. A need to anticipate what others want before they ask. A quiet belief...
If you’ve found yourself here, perhaps you’ve been carrying worry that feels heavier than it should. The knot in your chest has become so familiar you barely notice it anymore, except in...
Why Therapy in Your Mother Tongue Matters Language is not only a means of communication; it is the foundation of our psychological and cultural world. Jacques Lacan, a renowned French psychoanalyst...
How Therapy Works: What Really Happens in the Therapy Room Many people wonder what happens in therapy. Is it just talking? How can a conversation — even a really good one — help with deep pain...
The Relationship Between Mental and Physical Health: How the Mind and Body Affect Each Other We often think of mental health and physical health as two separate things — almost as if they exist in...
Understanding the Difference: Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Psychiatrist, and Psychologist When you first start looking for help with your mental health, the variety of professional titles can feel...
One of the most common questions people have before starting therapy is simply: What will it actually be like? If you’ve never been to therapy before, it’s natural to feel uncertain...
I know how daunting it can feel to reach out for therapy. Maybe you’ve been thinking about it for weeks, months, or even longer. Perhaps you’ve typed “find a therapist” into a...