

WHY SOCIAL CONNECTION IS VITAL TO OUR MENTAL HEALTH
We need others to survive. Literally. Being social has helped us to survive and grow over millions of years. Socialization was a key...


5 REASONS WHY HOBBIES ARE KEY TO OUR WELL-BEING
In case you’ve been too busy with holiday parties, drinking your fair share of eggnog, scotch, and scarfing copious amounts of chocolate,...


TOP 3 COMMON THINKING ERRORS
As winter quickly (It’s actually here) approaches, and the days get darker and colder, our thoughts can turn to the negative, often...


THE #1 TOOL FOR USING COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY
In the last thirteen years of actively practicing cognitive-behavioural therapy, I have seen one tool that stands out apart from all...


The Value and History of Counselling; It's Not as Young as You Think
I am biased. I admit it. I am a Registered Psychotherapist, practicing over the last thirteen years. I chose this profession because I...


THE EFFECTS OF JOURNALING ON PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
When I was twenty-five years old, I found myself in a hostel in Queenstown, New Zealand, tossing and turning throughout the night. My...


THE SCIENCE OF MEDITATION AND WHY IT’S AN ESSENTIAL ELEMENT TOWARDS MENTAL HEALTH
In my last blog we discussed the science behind physical activity, and why I incorporate the practice into my work as a psychotherapist. ...


The Chemistry of Exercise and Why it's an Essential Ingredient in Mental Health
In my last blog I discussed the seven main therapeutic techniques I use in my counselling practice: physical activity, meditation,...
7 TOOLS FOR TACKLING YOUR STRESS
The #1 challenge that people come to see me about is stress. There is no doubt that, as a society, stress is on the rise. We are trying...

Emotional Eating During AND After Pregnancy
When I was pregnant, the majority of people told me to eat whatever I wanted and just enjoy it. Pregnancy was the one time to let it rip...