Perspectives and analysis from our experts on mental wellness, therapy, counselling, psychological challenges and treatments, and much more.

09/11/2015

Raising happy children post-divorce

Mona – a 26 year old teacher – has strongly negative feelings about marriage. She attributes it to her parents’ turbulent relationship and subsequent divorce almost […]
19/10/2015

Thinking of divorce? Answer these questions first…

Marriage in trouble? If your mind has been riddled with thoughts of divorce lately, if you have been wondering if this is the only way out, […]
19/06/2015

Learn to overcome stress of failing an exam

Every year, when exam results are declared, the student population goes through emotional ups and downs. But believe it or not, your score has little bearing […]
19/05/2015

Myths about mental health

When it comes to mental health, many people are unaware of how common they are or what they actually look like. Misperceptions and myths give rise […]
24/04/2015

Mental health: bridging the gap between screening and support

Recent events have sparked a debate about the need and availability of psychological screening tools that can identify symptoms of psychological instability. In light of a […]
11/04/2015

Understanding the signs of alcohol dependence

A pint of beer or a glass of wine with your meal… a drink after work to unwind… What might start as harmless drinking, can sometimes […]
12/03/2015

Personal well-being and self-care

How to ensure personal well-being A woman juggles with multiple roles and expectations on a daily basis. With increasing demands being put on her time and […]
25/02/2015

Break the Ice – talk about mental health with friends and family

Do you know someone who is struggling with a mental health issue? Have you ever wondered how you can be there for them without offending them? […]
16/02/2015

Will online counselling work for me?

In an age when we do most of our work via internet, it is not surprising that counselling and other healthcare consultations are also available online. […]
11/02/2015

Rekindle the Magic This Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is round the corner. It’s that time of the year when words like ‘love’ ‘romance’ and ‘relationships’ are on the minds of most people, […]
02/02/2015

What is counselling?

What is counselling? Quite simply, it is a process of healing, which is defined by certain boundaries. Contrary to stereotype, it isn’t a place to get […]
02/02/2015

Seeking help..a sign of weakness or a mark of strength?

Many of my counselling clients, apart from the issues they are struggling with, have an additional difficulty: they beat themselves up for ‘needing’ counselling. A lot […]
02/02/2015

What to expect out of counselling

Your reason for going to a counsellor or contemplating going to a counsellor may vary from mild emotional disturbance to unbearable distress. Though the degree or […]