The Hidden Messages Beneath Arguments
Arguments in relationships are rarely about small things; they are often the language of unmet emotional needs. How to read the messages beneath them.
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Articles on anxiety, depression, relationships, schemas and the therapy process, drawn from topics I often encounter in the therapy room.
The “I Must Always Be Strong” Belief: The Invisible Weight of the Burden
The belief that “I must always be strong” looks like resilience from the outside, while loneliness and burnout build up inside. Where this…
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Fear of Being Alone: The Abandonment Schema
The fear of being alone is sometimes a trace of the abandonment schema. How the schema shows up in relationships and how it is worked on in…
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What Is the Abandonment Schema?
The abandonment schema shows itself in close relationships through anxiety, jealousy and clinging behaviour. Its signs, its origins and the…
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What Is EMDR Therapy?
What is EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, how do sessions unfold and when is it used?
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What Causes Panic Attacks?
A racing heart, shortness of breath and the fear of “what if it happens again”: the symptoms of panic attacks, the beliefs underneath them…
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Growing Up with an Unpredictable Parent
How does growing up with an inconsistent, unpredictable parent shape the way we trust, relate to others and regulate our emotions as adults?
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Ways to Recover from Depression
Depression is common, but you don't have to go through it alone. The symptoms of depression, its risk factors and the steps that support…
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What Is Social Anxiety?
What is social anxiety disorder, the fear of being judged by others and embarrassed? How can you recognise it, and what happens in therapy?
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