Psychology Blog

Can’t decide to stay or go? How to solve relationship ambivalence

Many people know the quiet agony of feeling uncertain about a relationship. Feeling unsure about whether to stay in your relationship or leave can be deeply distressing, emotionally draining, and…

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Self-harm: why do people self-harm, and what can we do about it?

What is Self-Harm? Self-harm refers to when a person deliberately inflicts physical injury on themselves. The most common forms include skin scratching or cutting, though burning, banging, hitting, or punching…

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PTSD- A progressive approach to Understanding and treating PTSD

Anecdotally many of us are aware of the fear and/or suffering entailed when someone is subjected to a serious trauma such as an assault, an accident, a murder, being in…

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Above and Beyond Sleep Hygiene: Effective Strategies for Persistent Insomnia

Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep despite practising good sleep hygiene can be frustrating. If your insomnia persists, there are additional therapeutic strategies you can implement to improve your…

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How self-worth affects our vulnerability to depression.

Self-worth refers to the deeply held beliefs a person has about their value as a human being. It reflects whether someone sees themselves as deserving of love, respect, care, and…

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Getting out of the happiness trap

Clinical psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera, C. Psych, is interviewed about a question many people quietly struggle with: Is the endless pursuit of happiness actually undermining our mental health? In Western…

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The loneliness trap: How to help find your way out of loneliness

Feeling Lonely? Loneliness can be deeply uncomfortable—and often confusing. If you’re feeling lonely, it’s important to know that this experience is far more common than many people realize. In fact,…

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What Is Differential Diagnosis and Why It Matters in Therapy

Differential diagnosis through psychological assessment is the clinical process of carefully identifying what is actually driving a person’s distress by considering and ruling out multiple possible diagnostic explanations. Rather than…

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When Gaming or Screen Use Takes Over

Learn how gaming and online use can shift from coping tools to compulsive patterns, why this happens, and how evidence-based therapy supports lasting change. A compassionate look at how digital…

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Binge Eating and Overeating: A Path to Finding Balance

Exploring the emotional, behavioural, and psychological factors behind overeating and how therapy can support better balance Binge eating and overeating are complex behaviours that affect many people, often in ways…

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