When you’re getting used to university life or thinking about what comes next, there can be a sense that you’re meant to be building something solid: a life, an identity, a plan for the future. 

When we enter adolescence*, we find ourselves in a strange space, leaving behind the more rule-bound, dependent world of childhood, yet we’re not fully stepping into the complete independence and responsibility of adulthood. 

Ever catch yourself thinking, “Once I get my act together, then I’ll finally be OK”?

When people start therapy, they often hope things will get better quickly. Maybe not overnight, but soon. After all, you're talking about your problems...shouldn’t that help?

Have you ever caught yourself making a quick judgement about someone - how they dress, how they talk, the vibe they give off? It’s a common experience. We notice the surface, fill in the blanks, and move on. But in doing so, we often miss the complexity of who someone really is.
 

Have you ever had the feeling that something’s wrong with someone close to you but you don’t know what to say?

When your mind is racing or your emotions feel overwhelming, grounding exercises can take the edge of whatever you're experiencing in the moment. 
 

There’s something strange about how we treat simple things - especially when it comes to taking care of our mental health. 

Social media is stitched into the fabric of daily life. We scroll, post, share, react – it all feels instinctive. But that ease can be deceptive. 

There's no way around it - break-ups can be brutal. When a relationship ends, it can feel like the ground has been pulled from beneath your feet.