When you are in a new relationship or there has been a significant transition in your relationship or life stage it is possible that you feel anxious or even insecure in the context of your relationship. But when this insecurity …
Emotions can be strong indicators that something significant happening. Emotions can be motivators to taking appropriate action. All emotions have value to us. Having said that, not all emotions in all situations help us solve our problems. Also, when emotions …
This is an interesting question that my clients ask me, if I as a Therapist / Counsellor think about them outside the allotted session time. If yes, what do I think about them? They also ask me about how important …
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Since the time I started my practice as a Professional Counsellor 10 years back, till now, the level of awareness towards mental health, counselling and therapy services has significantly improved in the urban areas. The stigma towards Mental Health Services …
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The impact of pandemic has been significant on so many of us in so many ways. Working professionals, homemakers, senior citizens, children, teenagers every person has been impacted by such significant a shift in our lives and lifestyles. Focusing on …
As a couple therapist one of the most common complaints that I hear from couples is that their partner doesn’t listen to them or doesn’t respond in a way that it makes them feel understood and comforted. Most of these …
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Today the 9th of May 21 is celebrated as Mother’s Day across the world. I personally feel every day is Mother’s Day. But having a specific day encourages people to find reasons to feel grateful for their mothers. To reach …
What is this inner critical voice? Where does this inner critical voice come from? How do they get so powerful? The inner critical voice is a set of negative thoughts and attitudes and associated emotions, towards one’s own self as …
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Inner critical voice is a set of negative thoughts, attitudes and associated emotions that we have towards ourselves and others. These would be the first / automatic / default thoughts that come up when we are in trouble. Shalini got …
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Is your parenting driven by guilt? Am I a good parent? A Question that I am sure a majority of parents are very familiar with, and a question that they struggle with. In my practice as a psychotherapist/family therapist, it …
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