Hearing The Voice Within: Inner Child Therapy

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Growing up, how many times were you told to eat something when you didn’t want to, hug someone you were anxious around, or stop crying when you were sad? Often unwittingly, children are taught to ignore their emotional and physiological cues to appease parents and caregivers. Over time, children learn to distrust their own instincts […]

Addictions: Root Causes & How to Overcome Them

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Addictions are complex mental health conditions that impact many areas of life.  They can arise from various factors, including genetic predisposition, environmental influences, and psychological factors, such as low self-esteem and negative body image. As a therapist specialising in treating addictions, I enjoy working on the root causes of these conditions and how they can […]

Trauma: How It Affects Us & How to Heal

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Trauma can profoundly impact our lives, affecting our physical, emotional, and mental health. Many people who have experienced trauma may struggle with symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, isolation, flashbacks, and difficulty sleeping. Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background, and healing is a journey that takes patience and compassion. What is trauma […]