Overcoming Shame by Holly Mak

Overcoming Shame by Holly Mak

Written by Holly Mak (PSYCHOLOGIST, THERAPIST) | May 10, 2023 “Oh, my god. I can’t believe I just said that. He probably hates me now.”“Why am I so stupid? Why can’t I do anything right?”“Wow, how do you not know something so basic?”“What an idiot.” Sound familiar?...

Which Counselling Modality is the Right One for Me?

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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 the first session is a chance for you and your therapist to get to know each other and to discuss what brought you to counselling. If...

First Counselling Session – What To Expect

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What to Talk About in Your First Session

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Top 5 Factors to Consider when Choosing a Well-Being EAP

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