Category: counsellor
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Why So Many Adults Struggle to Ask for Help
Many adults struggle to ask for help because somewhere along the way, they learned that being “strong” meant handling everything alone. Some grew up being told not to cry. Others became the dependable one in the family, friend group, or workplace. Over time, emotional suppression starts feeling normal. One client came to therapy saying, “I…
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When AI Becomes the Co Therapist in the Room
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A growing shift in therapy today is this: Many clients now walk into sessions after asking AI what is wrong, what trauma they have, what attachment style they are, and which therapy technique should “fix” them. They arrive with labels. They arrive with scripts. They arrive with treatment plans written by a machine that has…
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Inside the Therapy Room
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🛋️ “Oh no, my therapist will think I’m crazy.” I’ve heard this line more times than I can count. Usually followed by a nervous laugh, averted eyes, or a sheepish smile. But here’s the truthAs a psychologist with over a decade of experience, I can assure you I don’t think you’re crazy. I think you’re…
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Book Review: The Body Keeps the Score
A psychologist reviews The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk — insights, pros, cons, and why it’s a must-read for trauma recovery and therapy.
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Book Recommendation: Feeling Good
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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐃𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐃. 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 Although originally written for depression, the tools in this book are powerful anxiety-busters. Dr. Burns simplifies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into everyday language. You learn how your thoughts especially those sneaky negative ones fuel anxiety and more importantly, how to challenge…