ACT: A Therapeutic approach to help us live more fulfilled lives
How many people do you actually know who have never felt anxious, down or stressed in their lives in some way? Sure, some idealized person that always seems to have…
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How to reduce anxiety and worry so you focus on enjoying life:
Can’t stop worrying? Feeling tense, on edge, or mentally exhausted? If persistent worry is taking over your thoughts, you’re not alone — and there are effective ways to reduce worry…
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Understanding Health Anxiety: How It Develops, What Maintains It, and How Therapy Can Help Health anxiety involves excessive worry about having or developing a serious illness. While occasional concern about…
Can’t seem to tame your inner critic? 10 approaches that can help
Do you frequently get upset with yourself or put yourself down? Does your inner critic feel relentless—constantly judging, doubting, or telling you that you’re not good enough? If you’re experiencing…
Unhealthy relationships and why some people stay in them:
People commonly come to us with concerns about unhealthy relationships. Concerns with relationships are one of the most common reasons people seek out counselling or therapy. Some people come in…
How a psychologist assesses depression and can help
How to Tell the Difference Between Feeling Down and Clinical Depression Feeling down from time to time is normal. Most people experience temporary low moods that last hours or a…
Insomnia? A psychologist explains what can help.
Are you getting enough sleep? Do you have sleep problems? For some people this is a simple question. For other people the issue is a lot more complex so we…
A psychologist explains how to cope after a break-up
Why Break-Ups Are So Painful and How to Cope Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Barbera explains why break-ups can be emotionally devastating and shares strategies to cope and move forward. The end…
When is Alcohol Use a Concern? And How to Find Help
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Understanding Problematic Alcohol Use: When Use Becomes a Concern, and Compassionate Paths to Change Alcohol is a common part of many social and cultural settings, which can make it difficult…
Evidence Based Therapeutic Modalities
Understanding Evidence-Based Therapeutic Modalities When considering therapy, you might hear the term evidence-based. This means that the approach has been rigorously studied and shown to be effective for particular mental…