Healing from Childhood Sexual Abuse: Insights from a Survivor and Practitioner Healing from childhood sexual abuse is a deeply personal and often challenging journey. Recognising your specific needs in this process is an important step toward recovery. Naturally, there is so much that could be said on this topic. From the many clients I [...]
12 Stages of Healing Associated with Body-Breath Wellness There are many pathways that support personal growth and transformation. The following 12 Stages detail a holistic framework of exercises that I have personally used (and still use) in my daily practices related to body-breath wellness to integrate physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual aspects of my [...]
Reconnecting to Your True Self: Ways to Return to Authenticity, Love, Self-Expression, Joy and Freedom In a world where we are constantly bombarded with external influences, it's easy to lose touch with the most important person in our lives: ourselves. Over time, culture, society, the education system, family, relationships, and even our own thoughts can [...]
The Difference Between the States of Protection and Vulnerability: Understanding Your Emotional Landscape In the intricate landscape of human emotions, individuals often oscillate between two fundamental states: protection and vulnerability. These states deeply influence our behaviours, interactions, and how we navigate the world. Understanding the distinctions between these states is key to cultivating healthier relationships [...]
Break Free from Limiting Beliefs: The Power of Choosing a Positive Mindset Throughout our lives, we all face various challenges—whether personal, professional, or emotional. However, the most significant obstacles we encounter are often not external, but internal. These challenges arise from limiting beliefs—false stories we tell ourselves that prevent us from reaching our full [...]
The Benefits of Somatic Counselling: 14 Powerful Reasons for Mind-Body Healing Clients seek somatic counselling for a variety of things, depending on their personal needs, circumstances, and the nature of the issues they are facing. Some clients might pursue therapy with a clear problem in mind, while others might not know exactly what they [...]
Guilt vs Shame: Understanding the Key Difference and Why It Matters I am often asked, "What is the difference between guilt and shame?" Guilt and shame are both emotional responses related to either perceived or actual wrongdoing, but they differ in their focus and intensity. Guilt Guilt arises when a person feels responsible for [...]
