The increase in ADHD/ADD diagnoses isn’t necessarily a sign that more people are “developing” attention disorders. Rather, it reflects a broader awareness, acceptance, and willingness to seek help. Here...
Narcissistic partners often exhibit a pattern of behaviour that includes: They may view their partner and children not as individuals with their own needs and feelings, but as extensions...
In any relationship—romantic, familial, professional, or platonic—boundaries are essential. They are the invisible lines that define what is acceptable and what is not, protecting our sense of self while...
When we think of alcoholism, we often imagine chaos—missed work, visible dysfunction, or fractured homes. But many children grow up in households where a parent is a functioning alcoholic:...
There’s a quiet grief that comes with realising your parent was never able to love you in the way you needed. Not because you were unlovable. But because they...
There’s a kind of silence that follows certain kinds of trauma—a silence not born from peace, but from shock, shame, and confusion. For many survivors of sexual assault, particularly...
There are some goodbyes the world doesn’t quite know how to hold. If you’ve ever lost a pet—a companion, a soul-friend, a quiet presence who followed you from room...
There’s something that happens when you hear the words: “You’ve got…” A diagnosis. It might come with clear next steps, medical plans, or treatments—but emotionally, it’s rarely that simple....
There are some truths that feel too heavy to carry alone—especially when the world around you chooses not to see them. If you’ve experienced grooming or sexual assault in...
The terms counselling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably, and while they share many similarities, there are subtle but important differences between the two. If you’re seeking emotional support...