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The Hidden Link Between Trauma and Weight Gain … and how to break free
If you’ve struggled with stubborn weight gain despite diet and exercise, the answer may lie deeper than calories and metabolism. Unresolved trauma can keep the body in a chronic state of stress, triggering emotional eating, hormonal imbalances, and fat storage—especially around the abdomen. Homeopathy offers a holistic approach to healing, addressing not just the symptoms but the root cause. By calming the nervous system, restoring hormonal balance, and supporting emotional resilience, homeopathy can help you break free from the weight of trauma—both physically and emotionally.

Healing Burnout: A Homeopathic Path to Lasting Energy
Burnout leaves you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and disconnected, but there’s a way to break free from its cycle. Homeopathy offers a holistic approach to restoring energy and balance, addressing not just physical symptoms but the emotional and mental patterns that drive burnout. Discover how personalised remedies can help you recover and build resilience, ensuring that burnout doesn’t keep recurring in your life.

Brainspotting: a revolution in trauma therapy
Discover Brainspotting, an innovative therapeutic approach designed to address trauma, anxiety, and emotional challenges through targeted eye movements. Developed by Dr. David Grand, Brainspotting taps into the brain’s natural ability to heal, facilitating deep emotional release and personal growth. This versatile therapy is effective for various issues, including PTSD, depression, and performance enhancement. Whether in-person or online, Brainspotting offers a safe and effective path to emotional healing. Learn more about how this groundbreaking technique can transform your mental well-being today!

Online Therapy: A Guide to Navigating Your Virtual Mental Health Journey
Explore the transformative world of online therapy, a modern approach to mental health care that connects you with qualified therapists from the comfort of your home. Discover how virtual sessions can provide effective support for anxiety, depression, and more. Whether you're seeking flexibility or accessibility, online therapy offers a convenient solution tailored to your needs. Learn about the benefits, best practices, and how to choose the right therapist for your journey towards emotional well-being.

The Path to a More Fulfilling and Balanced Life with Schema Therapy
Unlock personal growth with schema therapy. This holistic approach addresses deep-rooted beliefs and patterns that shape your behaviour. Discover how schema therapy can help you overcome negative thoughts, destructive behaviours, and relationship difficulties. Explore tailored strategies for positive change and build resilience for a more balanced, fulfilling life. Start your journey to self-discovery and empowerment today.

What to read next: What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo
In What My Bones Know, Stephanie Foo delves into her journey of healing from complex PTSD. Through raw and honest storytelling, Foo uncovers the impact of prolonged trauma and explores the challenging, non-linear path to recovery. Her memoir offers hope and a testament to resilience.

Transforming Insecurity into Connection: A Journey Through Cultivating Your Community
Facing the challenge of vulnerability in connections, this post explores how past experiences shape our emotional landscape. Discover how to overcome insecurities, embrace authenticity, and build deeper, more meaningful relationships. Learn to navigate and transform your internal terrain.

Helping our young humans deal with death: A guide for parents & caregivers
Navigating loss and grief is a challenge, even for adults. For children, it's often confusing and overwhelming. As a caregiver, while you can't shield them from the pain of loss, you can provide stability and open communication. Encourage them to express their feelings freely and reassure them that it’s normal to feel sad, angry, or confused. This support is crucial in helping them feel safe and understood during such difficult times.

Beyond Therapy: Embracing RECBT as a Guiding Life Philosophy
Ever wondered how much of your daily stress is shaped not by what happens to you, but by your reactions to these events? Albert Ellis's pioneering Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (RECBT) posits that our emotional disturbances aren't triggered by events themselves but by our beliefs about them. Dive into the core of RECBT and discover how adopting this transformative life philosophy can significantly alter your perception, reactions, and overall happiness. Explore how simple shifts in thinking can lead to profound changes in living.

Post-Pandemic Parenting: Helping Children Overcome Anxiety

Love in the time of scrum
Navigate the highs and lows of relationship dynamics during the 2023 Rugby World Cup with our comprehensive guide. From balancing TV schedules to understanding your partner's rugby passion, we offer practical tips for both the fanatic and the less enthused. Keep your love strong whether you're a Springbok supporter or just along for the ride.

Talk the Talk: Unraveling the Mystery of Communication in Relationships

Home Sweet (New) Home: Navigating the Emotional Journey of Moving and Renovating
"Moving to a new home is generally seen as a desirable milestone, and giving an existing home a makeover can be equally appealing. However, both experiences can inadvertently lead to significant stress. This realisation sparked conversations between staff and clients, resulting in a deeper understanding of why something that is often viewed as 'positive' can generate feelings of anxiety and negativity.

What to read next: Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté
Explore one creative professional's personal journey with ADHD. From early suspicions and meeting an inspiring mentor to diagnosis, medication, and self-discovery through literature, this candid reflection offers insights into living with ADHD. Whether you suspect you have ADHD or know someone who does, this account provides valuable understanding and encouragement.

The World in Their Hands - The Opportunities that Come with Raising Children in a Multilingual Home

The ins and outs of relationship therapy
Relationship therapy, traditionally known as couples therapy, offers those within a romantic relationship the opportunity to develop the quality of their relationship. It provides partners a safe space where they can process hurt or unfinished business and develop the communication skills necessary to negotiate life’s challenges as a team.
There’s an expectation that we should all know intuitively how to have healthy, loving relationships, but the truth is we don’t. We try our best but often get stuck in cycles of conflict. The same pattern repeats over and over and no matter how hard you both try - you can’t get out of it. It is draining and can leave you feeling defeated.

New Year’s resolutions: a short guide to being kind to yourself

What to read next as recommended by our therapists - Waking up by Sam Harris

Golf: The edge of a winning mind-set
