Navigating the University Transition: Perimenopause and the Empty Nest
Packing your child off to university brings bittersweet emotions. This major transition often coincides with perimenopause, career pressures, and caring for aging parents. Learn how to process changing identities, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover yourself in this next chapter with integrative counselling support.
Why Am I Always Overthinking? Understanding Anxiety and Rumination
Does your mind go into overdrive, ruminating over a conversation in the past, or worrying about "worst-case scenarios" for things that haven't even happened yet? Overthinking is one of the most common experiences people bring to therapy. But understanding why your mind does this can be helpful to break the cycle.
Stress & Burnout: How To Prevent It
In demanding workplaces, being results driven and ambitious can lead to stress and chronic exhaustion. This blog explores the subtle warning signs of workplace stress, our internal beliefs that often drive burnout, and how healthy boundaries can protect your wellbeing. Discover how counselling can help you regain control and thrive before reaching a crisis point.
Perimenopause & Anxiety: A Personal Journey
When anxiety hit in my late 40s, I blamed COVID lockdown stress. But underneath it all, I was perimenopausal. If sudden self-doubt is rocking your confidence, know this: it’s a natural biological response, not a personal failure. In this blog, I share some of my personal experiences.
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