In layman's terms, most people conceptualise having OCD as being particular, methodical, a clean freak or likes certain numbers. In actual fact, OCD, which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, is...
A traumatic event, according to the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - 5th Edition) (a guide psychologists’ use to diagnose mental disorders), refers to an event which...
We all experience stress as part of our lives. According to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, the top major life events that cause stress that contribute to illness include: ...
Self esteem refers to the way in which we view and think about ourselves, and the subsequent value we attribute to ourselves. When our self esteem is low, we have...
Many of my clients see me when they are in crisis, which is to be expected; but it is often challenging to effect meaningful and lasting change in the midst...