Insights & Perspectives

3 Strategies to Improve Emotional Intelligence in Your Relationship

Study shows that high emotional intelligence in couples predicts the longevity and satisfaction in romantic relationships. This does not mean that the relationship is bound to fail or otherwise in trouble...

Attachment Styles in Relationships: Secure, Anxious and Avoidant Explained

Over the years I’ve encountered people from diverse backgrounds, all grappling with a common challenge: navigating romantic relationships without a clear understanding of why they encounter struggles...

How to Handle Fear of Failure

Whether it shows as extreme shyness or performance anxiety.

Everyone knows fear of failure or performance anxiety in one way or another.

Fear of failure is the moment you refuse to do a project because...

How to Get Through Difficult Times Using a Growth Mindset

The key to surviving psychotherapist residency? Becoming a sponge.

During my psychotherapist training, I battled imposter syndrome, intense patient stories, and harsh feedback. Going to work in the...

How to Stop Overthinking and Live More in the Present Moment

Have you ever felt like your mind is spinning in circles, but you’re not getting any closer to your goal or you are stuck in the past? That’s what overthinking feels like.

In psychological terms, overthinking...

5 Simple Ways to Calm Your Emotions During Life Transitions

Life transitions can be tough, whether they are good or bad. They can hit you hard, whether it’s dealing with the loss of a loved one or facing a serious illness. Sometimes, even positive changes like...

How Understanding Emotions Leads to Greater Self-Awareness

In my job as an online counselor, a psychologist, and a leading psychotherapist in a mental health hospital, I encounter all sorts of people every day, and a common sight is them staring at me like...

Inside the Therapist's Office: The Question I Hear Most

Ever wondered what people ask most in therapy or counselling? It’s probably something you’ve pondered yourself. As a psychotherapist, simplifying complex concepts to uncover simple truths is my specialty...