Sometimes conflict in a relationship doesn’t feel like “working through a problem.”It feels like holding your breath. Many people were never shown what healthy conflict in relationships actually looks like – only how to avoid it or survive it. Maybe you swallow things down because you don’t want to seem needy or dramatic.Maybe you only speak up […]
Many people assume stress ends once the stressful situation is resolved. The work task gets finished.The difficult conversation ends.The panic attack settles.The children finally go to sleep. Yet the body still feels tense, restless, wired, or exhausted. As a clinical psychologist, this is something I speak about with clients regularly, particularly those experiencing chronic stress, […]
Many people have heard of fight and flight: the urge to argue, push back, or escape when something feels threatening. But your nervous system has two other survival strategies that are just as powerful: freeze and fawn. You might look back on something awful that happened and think, “Why didn’t I just say no? Why […]
You still turn up. You still meet the deadlines (mostly). On paper, you might even look successful. But inside, your drive has disappeared, your work feels flat, and the effort it takes to get through each day feels enormous – classic burnout symptoms. At the same time, the idea of quitting your job feels completely […]
Why we use AI scribes in your sessions AI scribes are secure digital tools that listens to live speech during your session. They then turn it into a draft clinical note for your psychologist to review. We use AI scribes because they help us give you more focused care while still meeting our professional and […]
Friendships play a vital role in our lives, offering companionship, self-esteem, and support. They also offer unique health benefits, enhancing many aspects of our physical and mental well-being. In this blog post, we’ll explore the science behind the benefits of friendship and why investing in meaningful connections can lead to a happier, healthier life. The […]
As psychologists, we often witness the profound impact that friendships have on our clients’ mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Friendships are not just a source of joy, support, and connection; they are deeply intertwined with our physical and mental health and overall life satisfaction. However, maintaining friendships as adults can be uniquely challenging and […]
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Relationship therapy helps people in relationships build more trusting, supportive, and fulfilling connections with each other. Despite its growing popularity, many people have misconceptions about relationship therapy. Here are the most common myths we hear; Relationship therapy is only for people who are married, in long-term relationships, or in crisis, and it focuses on the negative and taking sides.
Are you caught in a cycle of negative thinking, dwelling on past mistakes, worrying about the future? Try tackling your negative thinking with thought challenging and cognitive de-fusion.
