Anxiety in children can manifest in various ways, and more often than not, a child might not have the language to communicate what they are experiencing. Signs of anxiety in children can take the form of: Physical : Complaints of headaches, stomach aches, fatigue, muscle tension, trembling, or other physical discomforts without any underlying medical cause.  Emotional : Heightened emotions such as irritability, moodiness, or frequent crying.  Behavioral: Changes in behavior such as increased or recently developed avoidance of certain situations or activities, increased clinginess ..read more

Are you frequently fatigued in the morning, even after getting ample hours of sleep at night? While it can be a frustrating situation, there may be a simple explanation: you might be having poor sleep quality. Poor sleep quality can lead to a variety of health problems, including weight gain, depression, and heart disease. Identifying the reasons for insufficient sleep is straightforward, but determining why our sleep isn’t restful is often trickier. Nonetheless, it is still possible to do so. This article explores the importance of sleep quality, potential causes of poor sleep, and offers ..read more

Eating habits and preferences can vary widely across individuals, and this is especially true for those on the autism spectrum. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. It is characterized by a wide range of symptoms and behaviours, which can include difficulties with sensory processing, repetitive behaviours, and challenges with communication and social interaction. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of adopting an affirming approach to eating for individuals with autism. This approach recogn ..read more

In the realm of professional achievement, women have made significant strides in breaking through the glass ceiling and ascending to leadership roles. Women already face significant challenges in rising to leadership roles, compounded by systemic factors such as gender bias, lack of representation, and stereotypes. These barriers are exacerbated by the prevalence of imposter syndrome, which becomes a damaging self-sabotaging barrier. This pervasive and insidious psychological phenomenon, characterised by feelings of self-doubt and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, can hinder wom ..read more

Mental wellbeing includes our outlook, the quality of our relationships, how we feel and our ability to manage our feelings as well as how well we are coping with the challenges of our life. Being mentally healthy does not mean that you’re always happy or that challenges don’t affect you. However sound mental health does increase one’s capacity to deal with challenges and bounce back from them. Your mental health is not something to only pay attention to when you are struggling but in fact should be a regular investment.  Here are some simple yet effective everyday activities that contribu ..read more

I didn’t seek out yoga; I was lucky in that it fell right in front of me at the most perfect time of my life. I could never have believed the positive change the practice of yoga would have on me, and never would I have dared to believe it could teach me the most important lesson I have learned: how to love myself. My first experience of yoga was while I was working at Cambridge University and I was assigned to a research project looking at the benefits of yoga. I had always been interested in yoga after hearing stories of life-changing, earth-shattering spiritual journeys other yogis had b ..read more

There is no shortage of statistics showing how important the role of father's is when it comes to raising happy and healthy children. But it seems that often, only mothers and their grown up kids are reading these articles. Dads! Wake Up! Read the good news about you. In my counselling practice , I have been working with adults for years and with the passing years and my constant exploration with these adults, we invariably find ourselves sitting and talking to a child; their inner child, or we are revisiting the childhood in some way or another. It’s uncanny how many adults are stuck in s ..read more

The highlight of my day in my counseling work when clients leave my office with new impression and feel "free" from a previous mental block. I get requests from executives who have been preforming at high levels for years but have been doing it with great anxiety , or I get children who live with constant fear of the dog next door, or young professionals who believe they "have to be perfect". But one anxiety that comes up often this time of year is the dreadful fear of flying. There are many reasons someone might be afraid to fly but most often it is due to a previous incident or traumati ..read more

It’s a universally known adage that relationships are hard work, conflicts are normal and rough patches are par for the course. While it is true every relationship goes through highs and lows, these platitudes can cause one to turn a blind eye to red flags in their love life, particularly those indicative of a toxic relationship.   In recent years, I often encounter clients who, despite feeling anguished, lonely, undervalued in their relationships, choose to stay with their abusive or neglectful partner. Many have also turned away from unwavering support and well-intended advice from ca ..read more

Valentine’s Day can be a great moment to celebrate romantic love, but it can also bring up feelings of loneliness for those of us who do not have a partner to spend this holiday with. It is completely understandable that we might feel this way, but it does not mean that there is nothing we can do to feel better. Here are some tips on how to cope with these feelings of loneliness: 1.  Shift your focus Yes Valentine’s Day is centered around romantic partners, but this does not dictate who we focus our attention on. Allowing ourselves to remember that we have people in our lives who love ..read more