Trigger warning – themes of shame and guilt, emotions and abusive environments. In understanding our emotions, body sensations and thought patterns, we can learn to regulate our physical and mental health. A commonly misunderstood emotion is shame and sometimes it is confused with the feeling of guilt. While they may appear to be similar, in …
Occupational stress is one of the leading complaints that is strongly correlated with poor mental and physical health outcomes. What’s more is that stress can impact our cognitive ability which can affect our performance in day-to-day duties. Most people experience occupational stress from time to time, especially since the average person spends most of their …
Stress in the Workplace: what does it look like and what can we do about it? Read More »
Today is World Sleep Day and I want to talk about why your beliefs about sleep could be keeping you awake. Here are some common beliefs that pop up when you’re trying to get some shut eye: “I need to have exactly the same amount of sleep each night, going to bed and waking up …
Why your beliefs about sleep could be keeping you awake. Read More »
Not a lot of people know this but some psychologists, depending on their background, create person centred interventions that consider the biological, psychological and social factors that influence health and illness. We can help you adjust to a new way of living following a stressful event such as a chronic health diagnosis and we use …
Trigger warning – themes of survival and death. Have you ever wondered when you’re nervous or in a pressured situation your hands get sweaty, you shake, your stomach churns and your heart rate increases? You might have noticed other responses, like your voice going quiet or being unable to speak, suddenly needing the toilet or …
Fight, flight, freeze response: how your body reacts to stress. Read More »
Self-care is a hot topic that’s slowly made its way into the spotlight from the wellbeing movement and is meant to provide an alternative to pharmaceuticals. The principle is well-meaning and stems from a psychotherapeutic, person-centred, humanistic approach – basically every person holds the power and ability to work through their issues and repair themselves …