Hope for love: Can couples’ counselling rescue your marriage?
Relationship psychologist Barbara De Angelis reminds us, “Marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It is something you do”. Part of “doing marriage” entails keeping our relationships in good health. A good marriage is not created by luck, it is created by effort. Perhaps your marriage may benefit from […]
Finding Peace: A Holistic Path to Trauma Recovery
It was the unbearable strain of her high-conflict marriage that compelled Kim (*name changed), a working mother of two, to seek mental health support through psychotherapy. Facing ongoing emotional abuse and episodes of physical aggression within her eight-year marriage, Kim felt overwhelmed and trapped in a cycle of despair and hopelessness. Her system in a […]
Exploring the Benefits of Hypnotherapy for Modern Mental Health Care
In today’s fast-paced world, mental health is a growing concern. While traditional therapies like CBT and medication are common, many are exploring hypnotherapy as an alternative evidence-based modality. Hypnotherapy uses guided hypnosis to promote positive behavioural and emotional changes. Its non-invasive nature and versatility make it a valuable tool for managing various mental health issues, […]
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy : What it is, how it works and the benefits
Hong Kong mother Jane* was struggling with excessive worry and anxiety, which was affecting her daily life and relationships. She felt unable to leave her baby in the care of others, including her helper and husband. She shared she had had difficulty conceiving and that, after several miscarriages, this was her miracle baby. She was […]
Parenting an LGBTQ+ Teen: What You Can do When They Come Out
One of the earliest conversations you may have had with your child may involve their declaration of their gender identity: they are a “boy” or a “girl”. As some children grow, their identity and their attractions appear not as clear cut as the socialised norms they may have been exposed to. In the US, about […]
Transactional Analysis: Ego States, Transactions, and Scripts
Transactional Analysis, a psychodynamic approach first developed by Eric Berne in 1961, is based on the premise that we all have three ego states: Parent, Child, and Adult. These ego states, which have both a positive and negative aspect to them, influence our behaviors and interactions with the people around us. Transactional Analysis approach is […]
Shifting Perspectives on Neurodiversity in Adults and Children
What do high-achieving individuals like Albert Einstein, Alan Turing, Michael Phelps, Simone Bile, Liv Tyler and Emma Watson have in common? They are all hugely successful people who are neurodivergent. Neurodiversity, a term coined by Australian sociologist Judy Singer in 1998, refers to the natural diversity that exists in human neurodevelopment. Interestingly, Singer herself is […]