If you have decided to work with a psychologist to address mental health issues, this can be a daunting time in your life. Below are three things you should do to prepare for your first appointment with a psychologist 1. Think about what you want to explore When you visit a psychologist, you may have a specific goal, or you may simply want to explore your thoughts and feelings. Either way, you can do some things to get the most out of your time: [Read More]

Is your marriage on the rocks? Well, you should consider marriage counselling services. Similar to other couples, you might be a bit hesitant to involve a third party in your marriage wrangles. Below is a comprehensive guide on how marriage counselling works and why you should consider the intervention.  How Does Marriage Counselling Work?  A marriage counselling session is a one on one mediation sitting with a counsellor. The goal of the counselling session is to restore communication in broken relationships and help partners get a better understanding of the challenges they experience. [Read More]

This article is a guide to the different treatments available for people struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental illnesses. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on modifying problematic thoughts and behaviours by helping the patient identify, challenge and replace these thoughts and behaviours. It is intended to help patients overcome dysfunctional thought processes and behavioural patterns which may be causing distress. CBT can help people recognise distorted thinking and break the habits of negative thinking. [Read More]

Humans are social creatures. When you make a bond with someone, losing them can affect you deeply. Sadly, many people try to get past the loss of a loved one in the wrong way. Spending a lot of time escaping the fact that you have suffered a loss doesn't help much. The pent-up and unprocessed pain can unravel at any time, leading to many consequences. Instead of sweeping the pain under the rug and trying to get through life, it is advisable to see a professional in grief counselling for help. [Read More]