Life often asks us to bend, to carry, to endure, until we lose sight of the quiet truth of who we are. Person-centred therapy begins with a simple but profound belief: deep down, you already hold the wisdom and strength to heal.
The shift that happens as August turns to September touches us all. Long before we change our calendars, our bodies sense what’s coming, the evenings shorten, the light softens, and something in us whispers that a cycle is closing.
Most of us carry hidden aspects of our personality that operate beneath the surface of our conscious awareness. These unconscious parts, known as the shadow side, encompass the emotions, traits, and impulses we’ve learned to suppress or deny throughout our lives.
Emotional distress affects everyone at some point, yet many hesitate to seek mental health support when they need it most. We readily visit a GP for physical symptoms like a persistent cough or back pain, but when anxiety keeps us awake at night or depression clouds our days, we often suffer in silence.
Have you ever found yourself saying “yes” to yet another favour while your inner voice screams “no”? You’re drowning in commitments you never wanted to make. Your calendar overflows with other people’s priorities. People-pleasing goes far deeper than simple kindness.
Emotional Numbness is a state where your emotions appear switched off, leaving an emotional emptiness inside. When feelings like joy, sadness, anger, or excitement seem to disappear entirely, replaced by a flat, numb sensation.
Have you ever felt like no matter how much you give, how hard you try, you just can’t seem to get the validation or love you’re looking for? Or that no matter what you achieve, there’s an underlying feeling that it’s never enough?
Anger touches everyone, ranging from mild irritation when stuck in traffic to overwhelming rage that feels impossible to control. This natural emotion acts as an internal alarm system, alerting us to perceived threats, unmet needs, or situations that feel unfair.
Mental health shapes the heart of every workplace. It influences focus, creativity, collaboration, and resilience. For business leaders and employees alike, recognising its importance is more than compassion—it’s strategy.
Men are often encouraged to be “strong” and “stoic,” which can lead to emotional suppression. We are socially conditioned to ‘get on with it’ and to show strength for others in difficult times.