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Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness week is community. For many people, the word community brings to mind a network of friends, family, or supportive peers, a sense of belonging and people we can turn to at a time of need .But what happens when you don’t have that? What if you're navigating […]
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 – Prioritizing Mums of all ages
Why Maternal Mental Health Week Matters It is Maternal Mental Health Week, a time to shine a spotlight on a deeply important but often overlooked issue: the emotional and psychological wellbeing of mothers. Pregnancy and motherhood are often portrayed as times of joy and fulfilment—but the reality can be far more complex. All too often, […]
Anxiety taking its’ toll
In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety can sneak into our lives and make even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. However, managing anxiety is not only possible, with the help of counselling you can regain control and experience moments of calm amidst the chaos. No two experiences of anxiety are alike. I recognize this diversity and tailor […]
Shame – When you simply want to hide and not be seen!
Shame is one of the most complex and powerful emotions we experience. Shame and guilt are often used interchangeably, however they are different. Guilt often centres around specific actions or behaviours (I did something wrong), whereas shame is a deep sense of unworthiness that can affect our very identity. It can be paralyzing, influencing how […]