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Starting counselling, for many of us, is a freaky enough proposition: why add to the stress by keeping the counselling process secret? Writing about counselling and its myriad facets is at the heart of my articles, fuelled by a drive to make information about counselling transparent and accessible. I write about other things psychology-related too, to mix things up.
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“Who Me?” How To Beat Imposter Syndrome
Most of us feel like imposters at some point in our lives. But it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Taking Out The Slop
A baking episode-gone-bad prompts me to take out the slop both literally and emotionally.
Welcome To My (Counselling) World
Enter (and be comfortable) in the Willow Tree Counselling world.
“What Kind of Counsellor Do I Need?”
Figuring out what ‘type’ of counsellor or counselling you need is often not as straightforward as it would initially seem.
Introducing the New Therapist Checklist
A checklist to help you navigate the adventure of finding a counsellor.
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Perfectionism: From Fairy Tale to Real Life
Getting personal about a breadmaking day gone bad (and what I did about it).
Coping with Anxiety: One Size Does Not Fit All!
Once we have sifted through known coping strategies, there is also the need to be specific.
Dr. Google: Friend or Foe?
An article about health anxiety and its relationship to the Internet.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A rundown on one of my favourite therapies.
Panic Attack Tips
Panic attacks are terrifying in their intensity! But the good news is is that they can be helped!
The Benefits of Anxiety
When we are in the throws of anxiety, we want immediate relief. How can there be a silver lining in all of this?