Insights on healing & mental well-being
Thoughts on anxiety, relationships, and the quiet work of taking care of your inner world — written by our counsellors.
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Navigating Manipulative Friendships: Recognising and Overcoming Subtle Control
How to recognise the subtle signs of manipulation in friendships — guilt-tripping, gaslighting, isolation and more — and how counselling helps you reclaim your autonomy.
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Understanding Manipulative Partners: Recognising the Signs and Seeking Help
Manipulation in relationships is often subtle. Learn how it shows up — gaslighting, guilt-tripping, blame-shifting — the signs to watch for, its impact, and how therapy helps.
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The Evolution of Anxiety: From Childhood to Adulthood
Anxiety changes shape as we grow. Understand how childhood anxiety manifests, how it evolves into adult patterns, and the strategies that help at every stage.
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Anxiety Through the Ages: How Physical Symptoms Evolve Over Time
The physical symptoms of anxiety can be as distressing as the emotional ones. Learn how they show up, how they change with age and across generations, and why anxiety is so hard to overcome.
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Understanding the Signs of Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide
A thorough look at the signs of anxiety — physical, mental, behavioural and cognitive — and how it affects your relationships, your work, and your relationship with yourself.
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The Connection Between Anxiety and Trauma: Understanding and Addressing the Impact
How trauma triggers and fuels anxiety, the mental and physical signs to watch for, and the therapeutic approaches — CBT, EMDR, trauma-focused therapy — that support recovery.
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Understanding Anxiety: Manifestations, Scenarios, and Management
What anxiety is, how it shows up over time, how it plays out across different relationships, and practical exercises — plus how counselling helps you manage it.
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The Overlooked Aspects of Mental Health: A Crucial Factor in Adult Well-being
Mental health struggles look different in corporate life, freelancing, and alternative careers. A look at the overlooked pressures in each — and the way forward.
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Breaking Barriers: Let's Talk Mental Health in the Workplace
The stigma around mental health at work is still a real barrier. Here are practical steps employers, leaders, and employees can take to build a more open, supportive culture.
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In Pursuit of Selfness
Genuine self-care begins with being present to your own emotions. A gentle reflection on the difference between how we're doing and how we're feeling — and simple steps to self-care.