Letting Go of What Could’ve Been: How to Cope with the Grief of an Unlived Life

There is a quiet kind of grief that often goes unspoken—the grief of letting go of the life you thought you’d have. This emotional pain, often referred to as unlived life grief or future loss grief, isn’t always recognised, but it can deeply impact mental health, self-esteem, and personal growth. What Is the Grief of …

Co-Dependency in Romantic Relationships

Co-dependency in romantic relationships can be emotionally exhausting and deeply ingrained, making it difficult to recognise and break free from. When one or both partners rely excessively on each other for validation, identity, or emotional stability, the relationship can become imbalanced and unhealthy. Understanding co-dependency and taking steps toward healing can help create a more …

Understanding Complex Trauma: What It Is and How It Affects Us

Trauma is a word many of us are familiar with, but when it comes to complex trauma, there is often confusion about what it means and how it differs from other forms of trauma. Complex trauma refers to the prolonged and repeated exposure to distressing events, often within the context of close relationships or environments …

New Year, New You: Setting Mental Health Goals for 2025

As the clock strikes midnight and a new year begins, many of us feel a spark of inspiration to set resolutions. While physical health and career goals often dominate these lists, mental health deserves just as much attention—if not more. This year, let’s focus on setting intentional, achievable mental health goals to foster well-being in …

Free CBT technique-Challenging unhelpful thoughts

Challenging unhelpful thoughts is an effective and useful Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) technique offered as a tool in therapeutical work. By challenging unhelpful thoughts we do not  simply think positively about a negative situation, but we work on learning how to recognise and challenge those thoughts by examining evidence for and against them. The aim …