Learning to Love the Skin You’re In: Rebuilding Your Relationship with Your Body
For many of us, our relationship with our body is one of the most private — and most complicated — relationships we will ever have. It’s shaped by our earliest experiences, our culture, the media we consume, and the words spoken to us by parents, peers, and even strangers. At its worst, a poor body image can cast a shadow across every area of our lives — how we relate to others, how we show up at work, and even how we experience intimacy.
But this relationship, like any other, can be repaired. With care, attention, and sometimes therapeutic support, we can begin to reclaim a sense of connection with our bodies — one that is rooted in compassion, not criticism.
What OCD Really Is – And Why Popular Culture Often Gets It Wrong
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is one of the most misunderstood mental health conditions. While it’s often referenced in a throwaway line — “I’m so OCD about my desk” — the reality for those who live with OCD is far more complex, painful, and debilitating than a preference for tidiness. These casual comments, though often harmless in intent, perpetuate myths that can make it harder for people with OCD to be taken seriously and access the support they need.
Why Do I Keep Ending Up in the Same Relationship? Understanding Repetition in Love
Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep dating the same kind of person?” or “Why does every relationship feel like a repeat of the last—when it’s not even what I want?” If so, you’re far from alone. This question surfaces regularly in therapy, and it often points to deeper, often unconscious dynamics playing out beneath the surface of our romantic lives.
This post explores why some people find themselves stuck in cycles of unsatisfying or unfulfilling relationships—and how therapy can help break the pattern.
8 Reasons Why People Think “Therapy Isn’t for Me” —and Why It Might Be More for You Than You Think
Despite therapy becoming more visible and accepted in recent years, many people still believe it’s not for them. Perhaps they’ve heard stories that don’t resonate, worry about stigma, or simply don’t feel “unwell enough” to justify it. These beliefs are deeply personal and often rooted in lived experience, upbringing, or cultural narratives. But what if those beliefs, while understandable, are based on myths or outdated ideas?
This post explores some of the most common reasons people think therapy isn’t for them—and gently unpacks why, for most people, therapy could actually be more accessible, meaningful, and relevant than they might realise.
The Healing Power of Tears: Crying, Mental Health, and Nervous System Regulation
In a world that often glorifies stoicism and emotional restraint, particularly among men, crying is frequently misunderstood, dismissed, or even stigmatised. Yet crying is a powerful and deeply human act, intricately tied to our mental health, emotional resilience, and the regulation of our nervous systems. Despite cultural discomfort around tears—especially adult tears—research and therapeutic insight affirm that crying is not only natural but profoundly healing.