Whether you’re tasked with navigating intergenerational trauma, anxiety, grief, boundary setting challenges, or relationship issues, one approach to therapy stands out for its simplicity, warmth, and depth: Person-Centred Therapy. I often describe myself as having an eclectic approach to therapy. One of the things that has felt most natural to me is allowing the therapeutic […]
When you think about hiring a counsellor or psychotherapist, you probably think of someone with many years of experience, and you likely imagine a very high cost per session. This is typically what people expect when they seek out therapy – someone with a few years of experience under their belt, and a price to […]
When I first entered the therapy room as a student therapist, I felt nervous. I wondered if Iwould be enough. Like many students, I had learned theories, wanted to help, and had a lotof empathy. However, I quickly realized that no textbook could prepare me for the realexperiences in the therapy room. I thought I […]
Counselling is a profession that demands both emotional resilience and empathy. While supporting others, it’s easy to neglect our own emotional needs. This is where self-compassion becomes essential – not only for personal well-being but also for fostering effective, sustainable therapeutic relationships. What is Self-Compassion? Dr. Kristin Neff defines self-compassion as treating oneself with the […]
