Honest, plain-language writing on mental health, counseling, and the daily realities our clients face.
Recovery from addiction is not an easy or simple path. Whilst each person’s journey is unique, there are some effective tools that can be helpful to navigate the challenges and facilitate progress. The most essential piece is creating a recovery plan. Having a desire and the intention to stay sober
Apr 14, 2026 · 5 min read
It’s often said that opposites attract, and nowhere is this truer than in the dynamic between anxiously attached and avoidantly attached partners.
Apr 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Family is often where love begins. It is our first experience of connection, belonging, and identity. Within the family system, we learn how to give and receive love, how to relate to others, and how to see ourselves in the world. At its best, family can be a place of deep nourishment: a source of s
Apr 12, 2026 · 7 min read
“Girl, if you have five real friends after 60, you’ve made some good choices.” said this voice full of wisdom. I remember that taxi ride very clearly. At that moment, I chuckled and started counting my “close” friends using my fingers, toes and maybe even a few rounds in. That sentence stuck with me
Apr 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Some journeys call us back to places we’ve never left—ancestral lands, inner landscapes, and truths buried deep in the bones. My path through Family Constellation work has been just that kind of journey: one of remembering, of witnessing, and of gently returning to what was once left behind.
Apr 10, 2026 · 5 min read
At Counseling Perspective, we understand that addiction is a complex issue that requires a holistic approach to achieve sustainable and lasting recovery. We approach addiction through a compassionate counseling, recognizing it as a nuanced and intricate challenge that touches on various aspects of a
Apr 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Chemistry is often treated as a decisive force in romantic life. When it is present, people feel justified in leaning in. When it is absent, even after a pleasant and promising date, interest tends to stall. Chemistry appears to offer clarity, but what it actually provides is something
Apr 8, 2026 · 5 min read
In my recent work, I’ve begun to notice a pattern. Many women across different stages of life are quietly struggling. Not with something obvious, but with something much harder to name. Friendship. On the surface, life looks full. There are social circles, dinners, invitations, people to message on
Apr 7, 2026 · 4 min read
There's a quiet magic that unfolds within the walls of a therapy room. It's a space where vulnerability finds sanctuary, where broken pieces find solace, and where, like a gardener nurturing a seed, a therapist witnesses the extraordinary potential held within each client. Today, I want to share a s
Apr 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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
Apr 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Family plays a significant role in mental health. Healthy family relationships are characterised by emotionally available, understanding and supportive connections – a safe space where one can feel a sense of love, acceptance and belonging. This way of relating helps to foster emotional intelligence
Apr 4, 2026 · 3 min read
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 so
Apr 3, 2026 · 5 min read
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