No table is perfect. Real connection begins when we stop expecting it to be | Inner Counsel Therapy

Learn how self-disclosure shapes your mind, body, and relationships. Discover practical strategies to share safely, strengthen connection, and support well-being through a biopsychosocial perspective. | Inner Counsel Therapy

These five reflections pick up where the first five left off. They focus on how to work with feelings, honour daily variability, move beyond avoidance, claim your belonging, and speak to yourself with the care you would give a friend.

Five gentle truths about rest, worth, and boundaries. Learn to distinguish exhaustion from laziness, see rest as an investment, claim inherent worth, set healthy boundaries, and protect your energy. | Inner Counsel Therapy

Learn how intentional self-talk rewires your brain through neuroplasticity. Practical reframing and emotional awareness reduce stress, build resilience, and improve lasting well-being ... one kinder thought at a time.

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When My Anxiety Finally Got My Attention Another day in my office, staring at my computer screen with a racing heart and a loud to-do...

Understand how your inner voices shape mental health. Learn to reframe negative self-talk, embrace self-compassion, and reclaim control. Practical tips for transforming inner dialogue into a source of strength. A client once told me,  “It’s great to have someone listen—I spend all day listening to myself.”   Their comment stuck with me because it nails the constant inner chatter we all experience: bursts of optimism, nagging doubts, and that critical voice which bleats,  “You

Mistakes aren’t failures—they’re feedback. Embracing them fosters growth, authenticity, and resilience. Celebrate the stumbles; they’re...

Life loves curve-balls. Like yesterday, when workers ruptured a pipe in my yard while upgrading water lines. " Oh no, I don’t know what...

Overthinking drains our energy and dims our potential. Learn why your mind races, how to reconnect with your innate resilience, and practical ways to trust yourself again.

You’re not alone. Whether it’s public speaking, networking, or taking on new professional challenges, anxiety often keeps us from doing...

Do you feel overwhelmed by the news cycle? You're not alone. Anxiety spreads fast, but so does calm. Lately, I’ve been feeling it. There's a persistent anxiety, a sense of unease about the world. Maybe you have, too? Economic uncertainty, political instability, and an endless stream of alarming headlines make it difficult to stay grounded. Even as a psychotherapist, trained to help others navigate emotions, I have to remind myself to apply the very strategies I teach. The tru

Struggling with imposter syndrome? Learn what it is, why it happens, and how therapy can help you break free, gain confidence, and thrive...

Have you ever felt like you're running on a hamster wheel? Going through the motions day after day, but not actually moving toward what you truly want in life? I've been there. A few years ago, I found myself in a career that looked successful on paper but left me feeling empty and unfulfilled. Each morning, I'd wake up with a sense of dread, knowing I was living someone else's definition of success rather than following my path. This feeling of being "stuck" is incredibly co

The holiday season is typically viewed as a period of joy, connection, and celebration. However, it's important to acknowledge that this...

Uncertainty is a normal part of life, but it can trigger feelings of anxiety, anger, or depression. Events like global pandemics, natural...

In today’s fast-paced digital age, scrolling through an endless stream of opinions, updates, and news can leave us feeling drained or...