Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal / Blog

Burnout rarely happens overnight. It develops gradually through prolonged stress, imbalance, and ignoring our own needs. Learn how to recognise the early warning signs of burnout, understand the relationship between stress and anxiety, and use a practical self-check-in approach to restore balance before exhaustion takes over. Small changes, stronger boundaries, and greater self-awareness can help protect your wellbeing before reaching crisis point.

Do you constantly prioritise others at the cost of your own needs? If setting boundaries feels inherently selfish, you might be navigating the "false self", a psychological defense mechanism rooted in prioritising approval over authentic expression. Discover how therapy helps reconnect with your true self.

Have you ever wanted to create something but felt blocked? Not from lack of ideas, but because something in you tightened. Creativity can feel exposing. It's not just about making something, but revealing something. And what we reveal isn't always comfortable, which is why many people stop before they even begin.

Even when life looks good on the surface, you might still feel empty inside, detached, numb, or simply “not alive.” This post explores high-functioning depression and how modern busyness, achievement, and constant doing often mask a quiet disconnection. Discover how slowing down and relational psychotherapy can help you reconnect with yourself and feel alive again.

Right and wrong aren't always clear-cut. Exploring how our unconscious biases shape moral decision making.

The roots of female oppression through psychoanalytic lens, based on early development and societal dynamics that perpetuate inequality.

Ever noticed life experiences repeating? Or choosing the same type of people to form relationships with? Discover why in this post.

Discover how our perceptions shape blame and criticism, uncovering hidden biases. Projection as a defence, its root causes and impact.