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You may have heard the phrase “healing your inner child” on social media, in therapy conversations, or in self-help books and wondered what it actually means. For some people, it can sound a little strange or even childish. In reality, inner child work is about understanding how our early experiences continue to influence the way we think, feel, and relate to ourselves and others today. Many of us carry emotional wounds from childhood into adulthood without even realising it.

Last week, I faced an unimaginable loss. My best friend of over 30 years passed away. She was truly one of a kind, thoughtful, kind, inspirational, and genuine. We always had each other's backs, no matter where life took us. Although she moved away a few years ago, our bond remained strong. When we did meet up, it felt like no time had passed. I've experienced bereavements before. I even provide grief counselling for many of my clients. However, some losses are simply too pro

Trauma-informed, pluralistic support for navigating intense emotions, relationships, and sense of self If You’ve Been Given a Diagnosis of BPD Hearing the words borderline personality disorder can bring up a lot of feelings, confusion, fear, relief, or even shame. You might be wondering what it really means, and what it says about you. Let’s start here: You are not your diagnosis. BPD is a way of describing patterns of emotional and relational experience, often rooted in how

Introduction: The Elephant in the Room You’ve done the hard part. You recognized the need for support, researched therapists, and finally, perhaps with shaking hands, clicked "book." And now, as the date approaches, you might feel a knot in your stomach. What do I say? Will they judge me? What if I cry immediately? What actually happens in that room? First, let me tell you: that anxiety is completely normal. In fact, it's the number one reason people cancel their initial appo