October 28, 2026
Meet Your Inner Ghosts
Parts work, but make it Halloween. Twenty-four little watercolour ghosts, each one an experience or protective strategy I commonly see in my work as a therapist.
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Short reflections on the work.
July 16, 2026
Why We Fall Apart With Only One Person (And What That Actually Means)
Someone holds it together for weeks, then dissolves in front of one specific person over something small. That's not dysfunction, it's trust.
Read more →June 23, 2026
Breaking Cycles: What it Means to Choose Differently
It's a common feeling, isn't it? That deep-seated sense that you're somehow "failing" when your choices don't align with the unspoken rules of your family. Maybe you're deciding not to pursue a certain career path your parents expected, ...
Read more →June 9, 2026
When Coping Strategies Feel Like Roadblocks
It's common to look at certain patterns in our lives, perhaps behaviors, thoughts, or ways of relating to others, and feel frustrated. Maybe you catch yourself always trying to fix things for people, or you freeze up when confronted, or ...
Read more →May 26, 2026
Understanding Dissociation As a Protective Mechanism
Sometimes, we find ourselves feeling disconnected from our bodies, our emotions, or even the world around us. This experience, often called dissociation, can be disorienting and even frightening. It's a common human response to stress an...
Read more →May 12, 2026
Breaking All-or-Nothing Thinking
It's a common feeling: you're trying to make a change or start something new, and your mind immediately jumps to extremes. Either you do it perfectly, or you don't do it at all. This kind of all-or-nothing thinking can feel like a trap, ...
Read more →April 28, 2026
Understanding Your Inner Protectors
It's common to feel like different parts of us are pulling in different directions. Maybe there's a part that pushes you relentlessly, another that avoids challenges, or one that's quick to judge. These inner experiences can feel confusi...
Read more →April 7, 2026
Avoiding the Talk
It's a common pattern: there's a conversation you know you need to have, but it feels heavy. Maybe it's about money, future plans, or an unmet expectation in a relationship. The discomfort of bringing it up leads to a kind of frozen inac...
Read more →March 17, 2026
When Your Self-Worth Relies on Others' Approval
It's a common experience: you've worked hard, you've put yourself out there, and then you find yourself waiting. Waiting for a sign, a compliment, or an acknowledgment from someone else to feel truly good about what you've done, or even ...
Read more →February 24, 2026
When Resting Feels Wrong
When you finally give yourself permission to rest, do you immediately feel a pang of guilt? Or does a critical voice pop up, telling you all the things you *should* be doing instead? This is a very common experience, especially for peopl...
Read more →February 3, 2026
Feeling Overwhelmed by Emotions
Many of us carry a quiet fear: that if we really let ourselves feel certain emotions, we might unravel completely. It's the worry that difficult feelings will take over, leaving us stuck in a place of deep despair, or even reversing the ...
Read more →May 11, 2023
Explaining Why Breathwork Works for Anxiety
Take a deep breath. Why does deep breathing actually help with anxiety?
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The Multi-Layered Effects of Betrayal
Betrayal trauma can shake our trust to its core — not only in others, but also in ourselves.
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