People-pleasing is deceptive. It can look helpful, flexible, easygoing, even selfless. From the outside, people-pleasing can look like the right thing to do. But internally, it can do damage. It can...

There is a particular kind of grief that often goes unnamed in adulthood: watching our parents age. For many adults, there comes a moment when the relationship quietly begins to change. The people who...

A Blog Post for Island Clinical Counselling I’ve always considered resilience to be one of my defining qualities. The ability to adapt and “handle whatever comes” has long felt like a well-earned...

“Just be positive.” “It’s all about mindset.” “Try looking on the bright side.” Sound familiar? There is no shortage of advice when it comes to mental health and the power of our thoughts. These...

“New Year, New You” I noticed this phrase absolutely everywhere in the lead up to New Year’s Eve. My social media feeds were overflowing with well-meaning slogans encouraging behaviour changes the...

From an early age, Kaylen has been deeply drawn to people. She is fascinated by their histories, their lived experiences, and their aspirations for the future. Her belief that every individual holds...