Recently, I came across an image that has been circulating online. It’s a comic-style drawing of a woman lying face-down on her bed, with the thought: “I just want someone to love and accept me for who I pretend to be on the internet.” It’s intended as humour, […]

The COVID-19 pandemic changed how we live, work, and connect with those closest to us. I saw firsthand how these changes impacted couples, as the lockdowns created an environment that tested many relationships in new and unexpected ways. During the pandemic, online therapy quickly became a lifeline for […]

Ghosting, while seemingly a modern phenomenon, taps into deep-rooted psychological dynamics that psychoanalytic theory helps illuminate. When someone is ghosted, it triggers primal fears of abandonment and rejection, often stemming from early childhood experiences. According to Freud, these unresolved conflicts resurface in adulthood, leading to intense feelings of self-blame and inadequacy. The lack of closure...

The Power of a Good Ending: How Couples Therapy Can Facilitate a Healthy Separation In the realm of relationships, a breakup can often feel like a complex, emotional labyrinth. While many seek couples therapy to salvage a faltering relationship, it's equally important to understand that therapy can play a vital role in guiding a couple...

When couples come to therapy with concerns about finances, it’s often tempting to focus solely on the numbers. Yet, as any seasoned therapist knows, money is rarely just about money. In many cases, financial disagreements are a proxy for deeper, underlying issues within the relationship. This can be […]

Intimacy issues are common in many relationships and can cause significant distress for both partners.Intimacy issues can often be a symptom of underlying issues in a relationship, such as unresolved conflicts or unmet emotional needs. Relationship counselling can help couples identify and work through these underlying issues together.Effective […]