With so many counselling modalities and approaches these days, it can be confusing to know which one to choose. In...
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Talk-Therapy 101
Don’t Know What To Talk About? No problem.
It's very common to feel nervous or unsure about what to talk about in your first counselling session. Remember that...
First Counselling Session – What To Expect
If you're considering seeing a therapist or counsellor, you may be wondering what your first session will be like....
Everything You Need to Know Before Booking Your Very First Session
Making the decision to seek counselling is an important step towards improving your mental health and well-being. However, finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. In this article, we'll explore the key factors you should consider before booking a session...
When to consider counselling: A guide for self-reflection
Written by Chan Hui Yu (PSYCHOLOGIST, THERAPIST) | November, 2022 All of us experience challenges in life and feel stressed, sad or anxious from time to time. It’s part of being human! But how do we know when it becomes a serious problem? The difference lies in the...
The Better Choice For Me
Written by Nimra Khattak (PSYCHOLOGIST, THERAPIST) | October, 2022 Life is all about making decisions. Sometimes we are stuck and we don’t know what is right for us and what is wrong. There are multiple options and we can get confused, but we can clear our...
What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? A Comprehensive Guide
If you’ve ever watched Greys Anatomy or any medical-related series, you’ve probably heard of the strenuous and tedious internship and residency training of doctors in hospitals or clinics. It’s one of the most infamous training programs due to its high-pressure environment and relatively low pay.
How Do I Know If Counseling will Help?
Stress is a word casually thrown around by people whenever they have busy days, long to-do lists, or competing responsibilities. With the fast pace of life, stress has become so commonplace that most people tend to overlook the fact that stress, when ignored and mismanaged, can cause a number of physical and mental health issues. In this Safe Space™ Resource, we tackle the causes of stress and its effect on your physical and mental health.
Mindfulness: What Is It And How Does It Help?
Mindfulness can give you a sense of control, it can help you feel calm, it can bring you a sense of perspective, and it can prepare you for your next challenge.
How Often Should You See a Counsellor?
Deciding to go to therapy can be a significant milestone in your life, which signifies committing to taking better care of yourself. Now that you’ve decided you want to go for therapy, the next question to ask is usually how often you should be going to see your...
What Is Online Therapy – Everything You Need to Know
Online therapy happens when therapists provide their services over the Internet. We sometimes know it as teletherapy, telehealth or cyber-counselling. Online treatment can occur through email, video conferencing, SMS, online chat or VOIP. The variety of options means...
Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Family Therapy
Family therapy is evidence-based, and treatment is carried out with you, your therapist, and your family. Family therapy aims to help you and the family open and maintain an honest dialogue about mental health. The mental health issues that most affect the family will...
Seeking Therapy: A Beginner’s Guide
Hang on, let’s take a moment to talk about therapy. Don’t click away just yet. There are so many misconceptions that people start to get sick in the stomach just by hearing the word “therapy”. Well, it’s time to debunk that. It’s not as bad as it seems. First of all,...
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