I’ve noticed in the last few months that many of my clients are in their 20’s, a time in my life that I remember as being turbulent, exciting but daunting. It’s a time when I was trying to work out who I wanted to be and where I was going - if indeed I was going...
I remember the actual moment, in a small town in Africa, when I decided that I wanted to work in mental health. I was 9 years old at the time, and was listening, enraptured, to the man who would become my mentor. He was a psychiatrist who always addressed me...
Introduction: Hello and welcome to my 'Who am I Blog' on TherapyFinders. My name is Brent, and I am a licensed therapist with a focus on Trauma. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate the complexities of life, from dealing with stress and anxiety to...
As a mum who’s parented a child with OCD, I learnt the hard way how essential getting the right help can be when it comes to managing childhood OCD. Before getting access to professional therapy, I was doing all the wrong things when it came to tackling OCD,...
What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is a person’s reflection of himself or herself. It is related to self-worth, confidence and how we value ourselves. Sense of self-worth is usually seen as quite stable, while self-esteem can change due to circumstances. Healthy...
A wedding day is meant to be a time of joy, happiness and excitement at the prospect of tying the knot with someone we love and are truly committed to being with for the long haul. However, this day can induce an array of other more negative emotions such as anxiety,...
Depression at any time of year can be debilitating but during the season of good cheer, merriment and celebration with family if you suffer from depression Christmas and generally the whole of the December build-up to the big day can leave you almost catatonic. You...
The thought of starting therapy was extremely daunting. Not only did I worry about what other people would think, but I was constantly questioning myself about whether it was the right decision and if I even needed therapy. I continued to suppress my feelings and...
I didn’t think I would ever get out from under the dark cloud of Bulimia, it had been part of me for so many years that I had come to accept that this was how it was going to be for me. Thankfully, I found the support and help that I needed and it turned my life...
Covid has left us all a little shell-shocked and for some it has pushed them so close to the edge that they are tittering on the brink. The importance of good mental health has never been so talked about so why is it a subject that is still taboo in some demographics?...
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