The effects of divorce on children
ne of my most vivid memories from my childhood is walking in on my parents having a huge row in the kitchen. I was around 6 years old and was playing in the field near my home when I was …
How to deal with a dysfunctional family
t was 4 am. My client woke up as usual to check her phone. A chronic worrier, she was always on high alert, unable to relax for fear that something terrible might happen to someone in the family. This time …
Depression: Climbing out of the pit
espite practicing as a Psychotherapist for several years I still find it difficult to share my own experiences with depression. Fear of judgement and being labelled are all reasons why those who suffer from depression often just keep it to …
Homecoming: Reclaiming and championing your inner child
f I could recommend only one personal development book, it would be John Bradshaw’s “Homecoming”.
Known for his work in healing the wounds of dysfunctional families, Bradshaw was a pioneer in furthering the “Inner Child” theory.…
How to set boundaries
ave you ever had a moment when someone asks you to do something and you wanted to say ‘No’, but felt obliged and said ‘Yes’? It then bothers you for the rest of the day and you begrudgingly do the …
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
f worry was an Olympic sport I would go down in history as one of the greatest. As far back as I can remember, worry has been a chronic problem for me. I was utterly convinced the worry would 100% …
Overcoming Claustrophobia
n the US alone it is reported that 5% of the population suffers from claustrophobia of varying degrees, from mild discomfort to extreme levels (source). Yet this fact is of no comfort to the sufferer.
Claustrophobia is the …
Men and aging
t 51 the last thing my client expected was to be sitting across from me in the therapy room. His marriage on the rocks, he was aware of the need to find better ways of relating with his wife and …
Daily Health Tip – Lemon Juice
’m a huge fan of consistent daily habits to improve energy levels as quickly and as cheaply as possible.
One habit I discovered several years was waking up and immediately having a cup of hot water with the juice of …
Men and Mental Health
y client was 32 and full of nervous energy. Suffering from anxiety and depression for several years, he came to therapy to find ways to letting go of an extremely narcissistic parent. Although he had physically cut the parent out …