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Have you ever found yourself feeling emotionally overwhelmed after reading about another devastating flood, heatwave, wildfire, or record-breaking temperatures? Have you wondered what kind of world future generations will inherit, or felt guilty about your own environmental impact? If so, you’re not alone. As a Counselling Psychologist, I’ve noticed that conversations around climate anxiety are […]
Every year, International Hope Day reminds us of something we often forget during difficult times—that hope has the power to transform lives. As a counselling psychologist, I often meet people who say: “I’ve tried everything.” “Nothing will ever change.” “I don’t see a future anymore.” If you’ve ever felt this way, I want you to […]
As schools reopen after the summer holidays, classrooms once again fill with laughter, new books, fresh routines, and excited conversations. Yet, behind the smiles, not every child experiences the return to school in the same way. While some children eagerly count down the days until they can meet their friends and teachers, others cry, cling […]
“Have you gained weight?” “You looked better before.” “You should lose a few kilos.” Many people view these as harmless observations or casual conversation starters. Yet, as a psychologist working with individuals experiencing body image concerns, disordered eating, and eating disorders, I have witnessed how seemingly small comments can leave lasting emotional scars. Often, clients […]
We often believe that unhealthy habits are simply a matter of poor self-control. Whether it’s emotional eating, excessive scrolling, smoking, binge-watching, compulsive shopping, or other addictive behaviors, many people blame themselves and wonder, “Why can’t I just stop?” But psychology suggests that self-destructive habits are rarely about a lack of willpower. More often, they are […]
Introduction: The Moment Before the Yell Imagine you’re four years old. You accidentally spill your juice. Before you even have a chance to react, a loud voice yells. In that single moment, something quietly profound happens inside a developing brain — and it isn’t learning. It’s fear. Every parent has raised their voice at some […]
The Summer Moments You Almost Skipped Could Be the Most Important Ones You’re tired. The school year has been long. The kids are restless. And somewhere between planning the summer schedule and managing work deadlines, it’s easy to feel like summer vacation is just another thing to organise. But what if we told you that […]
Can Hiking Really Help You Heal from Trauma? Trauma doesn’t disappear in the wilderness. But science increasingly confirms that it can loosen its grip there. Long-distance hiking for mental health is no longer just an anecdotal remedy — it’s a growing area of clinical research, and the findings are hard to ignore. Whether you’re recovering […]
Introduction: The Most Human Thing We Do You’re watching a movie you’ve seen a dozen times. You already know the ending. And yet — your eyes fill up. Or maybe it’s a wedding, a graduation, an old song on the radio. Suddenly, without warning, the tears come. Why? Humans are the only animals on Earth […]
How Perfectionism Affects Children — And What Every Parent Needs to Know By Dr. Harshmeet Counselling Psychologist As a psychologist who has spent years working with families, I can tell you something that surprises most parents — some of the deepest damage to a child’s confidence does not come from harsh criticism or neglect. It […]
