Understanding addiction
Addiction is the one disorder I have always struggled to treat. Over my years as a Clinical Psychologist, treating an
The quiet power of journaling
What do Oscar Wilde, Marcus Aurelius, Queen Victoria, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Virginia Woolf, Franz Kafka, Anne Frank
What is your relationship’s sexual style?
Most of us are aware that couples have different ‘relational styles’, which is really another way of saying, couples vary
The importance of boundaries with children
Before my husband and I decided to have kids we discussed in depth how we would parent. Between you and me,
The trouble with body image
I would be lying if I said that I have never struggled with my body image. The relationship that I have with my body is
Five Steps to Success
These days, goal setting is everywhere. Whether it be in our career, our health or our lives in general, striving for that
Can your relationship survive infidelity?
This question has always intrigued me — can your relationship survive infidelity? What constitutes as infidelity in your
How ‘mum guilt’ can hold us hostage
To date I haven’t come across a mum who doesn’t feel the heavy weight of guilt when it comes to parenting. It follows
Are we afraid of silence?
My husband recently bought me the book, “Stillness Is The Key” by Ryan Holiday, proclaiming that this was something
The Holiday Season - A Survival Guide
I’m that person. The one who has a Christmas playlist on their phone ready to go by mid-November; who has
What's emotion got to do with it?
Have you ever been told, “just calm down” when you’re in the midst of conflict or combat with your partner?! I
How to raise trustworthy kids
When you look back, do remember someone in your life who truly believed in you? Who made you feel like you could
How to cultivate your own luck
I’ve always held the belief that I’m a lucky person. I had a wonderful start to life, with parents who were invested in my
How your childhood can predict your health
** This blog comes with a trigger warning. I discuss trauma and the detrimental effects it can have on your lifetime
Let's talk about sex
It’s the early 90s, I am 9 years old, getting a lift to school with my Dad, my bestie sat beside me, when the classic
How to Disarm a Bully
Bullying. It’s rife, everywhere and every parent’s worst nightmare. As a Mum, this is something that I have had to face.
How asking the right questions can transform your self-awareness
A common theme I see in my work as a Clinical Psychologist is people struggling with self-knowledge and
‘Guilty’ Pleasures - why we should be embracing them and letting go of the guilt
I don’t know about you, but much to my husband’s displeasure, I love those TV shows. You know the ones, the shows
A Six-Second Kiss
What was your first kiss like? Can you remember it vividly? I will certainly never forget mine! I was hanging out with my
The importance of Disney
I’m not going to lie; I’ve always been a massive Disney fan. We have Disney karaoke on Fridays in our house and the