How to survive a job loss and maintain your mental health

How to survive a job loss and maintain your mental health

The financial impacts of COVID-19 are widespread and will be long lasting. One impact is that some people will lose their jobs and other people will lose their businesses. There will also be an increase in competition for any positions that do become available. As a...
Domestic and family violence

Domestic and family violence

I started writing this blog post well before COVID-19 became a problem.  With isolation becoming the new norm and families needing to stay inside with each other for days, weeks and potentially months there will be an increase in domestic and family violence.  With...
Are you motivated to change?

Are you motivated to change?

Being motivated to make changes in your life is an important part of psychological therapy.  Learning about the stages people go through when they want to make a change can help you to figure out where you are currently.  It also provides you with un understanding of...
Why seeing a psychologist during pregnancy is helpful

Why seeing a psychologist during pregnancy is helpful

The common narrative around pregnancy is that women glow.  It is supposed to be a happy and enjoyable time. However, what if you do not feel like this? Pregnancy is a time of raging hormones and significant transitions; therefore it is no wonder that some women find...