Have you ever said yes when you really wanted to say no, then spent the rest of the day feeling resentful? Or agreed to something before you’d even decided how you really felt about it? If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many of us were never taught what boundaries are, let alone how to set them. Some of us learned the opposite – that saying no was selfish or rude. So we got very good at accommodating other people, without even thinking about ourselves. But having fir

If you’re not sure how to find the right therapist, you’re not alone. I’ve been there myself – looking at a row of counselling directory photos and wondering which one to click on. Instagram has picked up on this too – I’ve seen a few posts about what makes a “good” or “bad” therapist. But finding the right therapist isn’t like sussing out the good cop vs. bad cop. Casting it as a good/bad question can actually get in the way of something that is very personal to you.