Why that overwhelmed part of you needs attention, not rejection Have you ever had a big emotional reaction that seemed way out of proportion to what was happening? Maybe your partner didn’t text back and you felt a flood of abandonment. Maybe a coworker corrected you,...
What Is Inner Child Work In Therapy?

What Is Inner Child Work In Therapy?

And Why So Many People Find It Transformational I’m Somewhere inside you, there’s a younger version of yourself still holding the weight of unmet needs, forgotten feelings, and long-ago beliefs about what it takes to be loved, safe, or accepted. In therapy, inner...
Emotional Safety: What It Means and How to Cultivate It

Emotional Safety: What It Means and How to Cultivate It

We often talk about feeling “safe” in relationships or environments, but what we’re really describing isn’t physical safety — it’s emotional safety. It’s that deep, steady sense that we can be who we are — without fear of being shamed, ignored, dismissed, or punished...
Guilt vs Shame: Why Knowing the Difference Helps You Heal

Guilt vs Shame: Why Knowing the Difference Helps You Heal

Many people come to therapy carrying a heavy emotional weight: “I feel like I’m always doing something wrong.” “I can’t believe I said that. I’m such a bad person.” “I just don’t feel good enough — ever.” Often, underneath these thoughts is a deep confusion between...
How to Recognize Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

How to Recognize Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

You’re tired—but it’s more than that. You care deeply—but lately, even that feels exhausting. Sound familiar? You might be experiencing burnout or compassion fatigue. In honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s shed some light on these two very human, very...
Understanding the Spectrum of Anxiety Disorders

Understanding the Spectrum of Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety isn’t one-size-fits-all. It doesn’t always look like panic attacks or worst-case-scenario spirals. Sometimes it hides in overthinking, perfectionism, irritability—or that constant hum of unease in the background of your day. This Mental Health Awareness Month,...
Destigmatizing Therapy: What Really Happens in a Session

Destigmatizing Therapy: What Really Happens in a Session

Let’s be real—therapy often gets a bad rap. Cue the clichés: lying on a couch, dramatic breakthroughs, awkward silences. But what actually happens in therapy is far more grounded—and human. Think of therapy as a conversation with intention. It’s a space to...