May 2026
May 2026: Perfectionism, OCD, and the Inner Critic: Why “Good Enough” Feels So Hard for some. Perfectionism often presents as a strength. High standards, attention to detail, a drive to succeed, often taught at an early age, or as a condition of worth...
April 2026
April 2026: Spring Doesn’t Always Mean Feeling Better: As April arrives and the clocks move forward, the shift into longer, lighter days can bring a sense of anticipation and positivity. Sunshine, blossoming trees, and the gentle warmth in the air often signal new beginnings.
March 2026
March 2026: March often carries the feeling of something beginning. The days lengthen, the air warms and brightens, and small signs of life begin to appear again. Beneath the soil, seeds that have been dormant through the winter months prepare to grow...
February 2026
February 2026: As we say goodbye to a cold and wet January and enter February 2026, we are met with Valentine’s Day marketing everywhere we look. Hearts, flowers and messages about romantic love dominate our screens and public spaces...
January 2026
January 2026: “New year, new me” is a phrase many of us will hear repeatedly as January unfolds. It often arrives alongside messages about changing societally viewed “bad” habits, reinventing ourselves, and leaving behind parts of the past that no longer serve us...
December 2025
December 2025: Finding Light in December: Gratitude, Connection & Compassion December is often portrayed as a joyful month filled with togetherness, celebration, and sparkle. Many people look forward to time with loved ones, favourite traditions, and the comforting return of familiar rituals....
November 2025
November: Finding Light in the Darker Months
As the days grow shorter and the sun sets earlier each evening, many of us notice our energy shifting. The colder air, greyer skies, and long nights can subtly draw us inward — almost like a cocoon...
October 2025
October Reflections: Masks, Tricks, and Treats in Psychotherapy
October brings with it the season of Halloween—a time of masks, disguises, and playful transformation. Wearing a mask can feel liberating, offering an escape from reality or the chance to experiment with a different side of ourselves...
September 2025
September’s Reset: Between Summer’s Freedom and Autumn’s Rhythm September often feels like a symbolic reset. Even long after our school days, the energy of “back to school” lingers — the return of routine, responsibilities, and obligations after the looseness of summer. For some, this rhythm can feel grounding, a welcome return to order...
August 2025
Routine often gives life a sense of rhythm, expectedness and calmness. Whether it’s the way we start our mornings, the rituals we share with loved ones, or the steady habits that anchor our days, these patterns create a sense of safety and predictability. But life, as we all know, doesn’t always stick to our script.
July 2025
July: Overwhelmed? Start with What’s Yours to Carry This blog post came to me, as I have been recovering from quite a major surgery for the past two weeks. When anxiety or overwhelm shows up, it can feel like we’re holding a thousand threads at once — looping thoughts, fears, what-ifs, and a sense of urgency to fix everything, immediately.
June 2025
June: Tuning Out the Summer Noise As June arrives and summer begins to unfold, we’re invited into longer days, warmer weather, and what’s often portrayed as a season of joy, carefree fun, and adventure.
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