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Adult Autism Testing: What to Expect at Every Step
Adult autism assessments are becoming increasingly sought after by people who have spent years feeling “different”, misunderstood, or exhausted from masking. For many, pursuing an assessment is not about chasing a label. It is about finally having language for...
3 Signs You’re Emotionally Exhausted, Not Lazy
Many people blame themselves when motivation drops or everyday tasks start to feel overwhelming. But what often looks like “laziness” is actually emotional exhaustion. This is a nervous system response that develops when you have been carrying too much for too long....
DBT for Rejection Sensitivity (RSD) in ADHD Adults: A Neuroaffirming Guide
Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is a term used to describe the intense emotional pain that some people with ADHD experience in response to perceived or actual rejection, criticism, or failure. Although RSD is not a formal diagnostic category, research shows that...
Reluctant to Go to Therapy Because It Feels Like “One More Thing” in Your Busy Schedule?
Reluctant to Go to Therapy Because It Feels Like “One More Thing” in Your Busy Schedule? When Life Already Feels Full, Therapy Can Feel Like Another Obligation If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy but keep putting it off because life already feels...
How Therapy Supports Life Transitions
How Therapy Supports Life Transitions Life transitions, whether chosen or unexpected, often shake the foundations of who we believe ourselves to be. Even positive changes can stir up uncertainty, grief, or a sense of losing your footing. If you have been feeling not...
Are You With the Right Psychologist?
Finding the right psychologist can make all the difference in your therapy journey. It’s not a nice bonus, but essential. It’s one of the strongest predictors of meaningful therapeutic change. While many people assume therapy is mostly about techniques or strategies,...
Building Resilience at Home for your Child
Resilience starts in the everyday Resilience isn’t something we teach in one big lesson. It’s something we nurture gently and consistently in the everyday. It’s in the way we respond to tears, celebrate effort, and let our children try, even when it’s messy. If you’re...
How to Communicate So You Both Feel Heard
Building Connection Through Calm, Compassionate Conversations You know that feeling when a conversation seems to be flowing. There’s eye contact, gentle nods, and a sense of “Yes, we’re on the same page.” You feel seen. Heard. Understood. But sometimes, it doesn’t go...
Thought Defusion: Creating Space from Your Thoughts
As a psychologist, I often see clients caught in the grip of their thoughts. They’re been stuck with their thoughts and it’s like those thoughts are caught in a loop or projected on a ‘loudspeaker’ in their mind. Impossible to ignore. These include thoughts that focus...
5 Signs You May Be Experiencing Burnout
For many years, burnout has been recognised as an occupational hazard for various people‐oriented professions, such as human services, education, and health care. Recently, other occupations that require customer service and service delivery have been included. As...
Talking to a Psychologist vs Talking to a Friend
When life gets overwhelming, most of us turn to someone we trust. This might be a partner, a close friend or a family member. Talking things through can be incredibly comforting. But have you ever noticed that even after a long, heartfelt chat with a friend, you still...
Highly Sensitive People and Internalised Autism
In recent years, there has been growing discussion about the experiences of Highly Sensitive People (HSP) and individuals with internalised autism. While both terms describe heightened sensitivity to external stimuli and emotional responses, they are distinct in...