I am a great believer in optimism and positive thinking. I include it in both my personal and professional life, sometimes even to the extreme. And I…

To reduce craving – the more stressed we are the more we seek external stimulants to relieve the symptoms of stress – exchanging one chemical (such a…

Mindfulness is a skill which when developed can make us more aware of what is going on both inside us and in the environment. It is about being consc…

We only exist in our parents’ gaze until we learn how to view ourselves objectively. Beginning from the moment we are born, the process of emotional…

I have recently taken up a particular sitting meditation practice using ‘mala beads’ and a silent mantra. Mala beads are small wooden cedar beads, in…

The importance of good mental health is gaining momentum in society. This is a good thing, though we have some way to go before we are as comfortable…

We are fast approaching the busiest time of the year. Only 77 days till Christmas! The supermarkets are stocked up with advent calendars, mince pies…

Powerlessness may be described as an overwhelming feeling of helplessness or inadequacy in stressful situations – making us more susceptible to anxie…

The anxiety free existence of small children never ceases to amaze me. When you watch young children play with paint they are totally engrossed. Not…

Coupled with medication compliance, counselling is of vital importance for effectively managing and reducing the symptoms of clients suffering from p…

When it comes to seeking help with an issue in your life, the choice of therapies can sometimes feel overwhelming and end up adding to our worries.…

Are you stuck, scared, angry, and sad? Are harsh self-judgments, anxiety, cravings, shame… photo-bombing you? When these fault lines pierce the past…