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Thinking on mind, body and the practice of presence.
By Leah · 6 articles
1 May 2025 · 5 min read
What Is Nervous System Regulation and Why Does It Matter?
Your nervous system is constantly scanning for safety. Understanding how it works is one of the most useful things you can do for your mental health.
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10 April 2025 · 6 min read
ACT: The Therapy That Asks You to Stop Fighting Your Thoughts
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is not about positive thinking. It is about learning to hold difficult experiences without letting them run your life.
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22 March 2025 · 4 min read
Self Trust: How to Start Rebuilding It
Many people arrive in therapy not because of a single event, but because they have stopped trusting their own instincts. Here is where to begin.
Read article1 June 2025 · 5 min read
Understanding Anxiety: What Your Body Is Trying to Tell You
Anxiety is not a malfunction. It is your nervous system doing its job. Understanding what is happening physiologically can change your relationship with it entirely.
Read article14 February 2025 · 5 min read
Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell the Difference
They can look similar from the outside, but burnout and depression are different experiences requiring different responses. Here is how to tell them apart.
Read article20 January 2025 · 4 min read
What to Expect from Your First Counselling Session
Not knowing what to expect is one of the biggest reasons people delay seeking support. Here is an honest account of what a first session actually looks like.
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