How to Build a Strong Support Network: 3 Keys
By: Lauren Chee
I have been preparing for a major life transition into parenthood, and part of my preparation has involved reflecting on my support network. Read more
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Got Performance Anxiety? Here’s Some Strategies to Manage it
By: Sarah Hindle
Feeling nervous in front of a crowd is a universal human experience. However, when performance anxiety is severe, it can impact the quality of the performance itself. Read more
Journalling: 5 Tips to Use Your Journal More Effectively
By: Michelle Nortje
Several people over the years have let me know that they aren’t quite sure how to journal. Read more
Journalling: 5 Tips to Use Your Journal More Effectively
By: Michelle Nortje
Several people over the years have let me know that they aren’t quite sure how to journal. Read more
Thinking of Getting Therapy? Here’s 4 Reasons to Act Now
By: Rinet Van Lill
Embarking on life’s journey exposes us to a myriad of challenges and struggles that can jeopardise our well-being. Read more
5 Tips on How to Stop Being a Doormat
By: Jennifer Chu
Are you a doormat? Some of us may have the misunderstanding that as long as we are really, really, really nice to others, people will like us. Read more
How to Choose a Child Psychologist
By: Valerie Ling
It can be overwhelming to find and decide on a child psychologist. Even more so now in an era when many children have heightened anxiety. Read more
Five Tips for Difficult Conversations
By: Emily Bemmer
We’ve all had times we know we ought to say something, but we don’t, because it feels anxiety provoking, or we don’t know where to start! Read more
Know the Signs of Postnatal Depression
By: Michelle Nortje
Anyone who is about to become a parent, or who has friends or family members who have recently had a child, should be aware of the signs and symptoms of perinatal depression.
What Therapy is Like…And What It’s Not
By: Monica Jacob
Telling people I work as a psychologist is often followed by expressions of surprise and curiosity: “So what exactly do you do with your clients? Do you just talk and solve their problems?” Read more