Initial Reactions: Sadness and Dread Watching Louis Theroux’s The Manosphere, I expected to feel angry. Instead, I felt profound sadness. Two young men told Theroux that depression is not real…

IntroductionI’m an integrative psychotherapist. My training spans psychoanalytic, person-centred, and existential approaches, and over the years I’ve layered in neuro-affirming practices, somatic work, mindfulness and symbolic tools like tarot. When…

The inspiration for this article arrived unexpectedly at 4:30 this morning when I woke up and could not get back to sleep (the joys of perimenopause). Like many people do…

One of the most common things people are told in therapy is: “Ground yourself in the present moment.” And while that advice can be helpful sometimes, for many people, especially…

Understanding Your Body’s Signals One of the most common questions clients bring into therapy is: “How do I know if I’m genuinely unsafe… or just uncomfortable?” Your body can send…

Christmas is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year.” For some, it really can feel joyful and connected. But for many, it’s also a season of pressure,…

Opinions vs. Facts: How Perception Shapes Our World When someone speaks to us, a friend, a colleague, or even an author in a book, it’s easy to take their words…

Seasonal Low Mood: Understanding SAD and How to Support Yourself This Winter As the seasons shift, many of us notice changes not only in the world around us but also…

People pleasing often masquerades as kindness, empathy, or being “easy going.” But beneath the surface, it can be a deeply ingrained survival strategy, one that leaves us disconnected from our…