Therapy Insights

From Procrastination And Low Self Esteem To Inner Wellbeing

In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and stuck. Recently, many of our clients come with struggles of low self-esteem, procrastination, and a lack of motivation that had left them unable to complete daily tasks or maintain their professional lives or vocation. These stories deeply resonate with us. We…

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Perspectives On Bullying: Reflections From The Therapy Room

Bullying is something many of us have encountered, whether as the bully, the one being bullied, or the bystander of bullying. In our therapy work, we’ve heard countless bullying stories from adult clients, and none have led to any healthy, positive psychological growth. Bullying still occurs in the workplace between adults as much as it…

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Finding Home, Part 2

Learn how I navigated the dynamics between my family’s migration story and the effects of intergenerational trauma.

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Finding Home, Part 1

A Tale of Survival My family’s identity has largely been shaped by one thing- migration. This is a significant thread that has held our cultural identities together. It includes my parents’ journey to Australia, my grandfather’s move to Vietnam, and other ancestors who originated from China. Most have lived through and survived wars, threats to…

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Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do?

Do you often have moments like a sudden pang of nervousness? Sometimes it starts off small and barely noticeable but when it turns up it fully grabs your attention. This disturbing feeling rattles the senses and in that very moment it seems like nothing we do can make it go away. As a child this…

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I’m At A Crossroads, Where To From Here?

Over a decade ago I was at a crossroads deciding what to do post university. I remember many nights wondering and worrying about “where to from here?”. My crossroad consisted of a unique blend of difficulties: uncertainty about gaining employment, the fear of making the wrong decision and lamenting the end of student life. In…

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Going To Therapy For The First Time

I’ve seen some clients leave a session frustrated due to unmet expectations or misunderstandings about therapy. We could’ve had a better outcome if the right information was communicated beforehand. I hope my story not only clears up any misconceptions about therapy, but also helps you warm up to it. Self-doubt I went to my first…

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