What is Gaslighting & the signs to look for?
Gaslighting is form of psychological manipulation where someone makes you doubt you your own experience, perception or memory of an event. Gaslighting can be incredibly subtle and sly, and over time it has the power to erode your confidence in your own reality. This can lead to feelings of confusion, anxiety or co-dependency on the person who is gaslighting you. We can also say it is a form of emotional abuse if it becomes chronic and repeated.
How often do most couples have sex?
There is no normal amount of sex to have. The only normal is to have sex worth having! Comparing your relationship with others' is pointless. If someone is having sex that feel likes a chore, that is not okay. No sex should feel like a chore. Rather, you should want to have sex that is fulfilling and pleasurable (both physically and emotionally). So, if you're having mind-blowing sex once a month, that is great.
"Why am I losing sexual interest in my partner?"
Losing sexual interest/attraction towards a partner is not uncommon or abnormal. The loss of sexual interest (also seen as low sexual desire/libido) is influenced by a variety of variables that can be psychological, relational or biological. The most important thing to know is that loss of sexual desire or attraction is often a symptom — not the root problem.
What is Psychotherapy & what happens in therapy?
You might be wondering "What is psychotherapy?", "What happens in therapy?", "Do I need therapy?" - all of which are valid and important questions to ask before you consider starting therapy if you haven't before.
What is mental health?
Mental health how our mind feels and functions on a daily basis. The state of our mental wellbeing will impact how we think, feel and behave. The types of thoughts, feelings and behaviours we tend to engage in will determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make decisions.
Anxiety attack - what to do?
What is an anxiety attack? You have an anxiety attack when you experience a fear or worry that comes very intensely. An anxiety attack is often building up before you experience it as an attack. People also interchangeably use panic attacks and anxiety attacks. The main difference is that certain stressors can trigger the anxiety attack, whilst a panic attack is typically sudden and unexpected. Anxiety attacks are often less intense and last longer than a panic attack.
Marriage counselling/couples therapy - near me or online?
Does marriage counselling or couples therapy have to be in-person, or can it be online?
Family issues: Enmeshment + Loss of boundaries
When we are experiencing challenges with boundaries in our family units, we can start to think about the phenomenon 'Enmeshment trauma'.
Losing sexual attraction toward partner.
Losing sexual attraction toward a partner is a common experience and can be influenced by a variety of psychological, relational, and biological factors. Understanding the psychology behind this phenomenon involves considering several key areas.
Why do I feel anxious? Understanding Anxiety.
Anxiety (clinically recognised as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)) is one of the most enquired issues for support. Everyone feels anxiety in some way or another.
People pleasing - why do it?
People pleasing is constantly meeting the needs of others at the expense of one’s own needs.
Low self-confidence or low self-esteem?
A person can have high confidence and low self-esteem, or high self-esteem and low confidence.
How to have good sex.
Sex should be good, and what society deems 'good' is very misconstrued.
ADHD or Trauma?
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neuro-developmental disorder often traced back to childhood. There is a soaring number of ADHD diagnoses at the moment. Whilst ADHD medications are working for some people, it does not work for others.