Articles

Practical, honest writing on the things that come up in counselling — anxiety, grief, relationships, and more. By Paul Hammat OAM.

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Anxiety

Coping with Anxiety

Anxiety has a way of taking over — your thoughts, your body, your sleep. There are practical things you can do to manage it. Not to eliminate it, but to stop it from calling the shots.

October 2025 · 4 min read
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Grief & Loss

Grief During the Holidays

Nothing quite prepares you for the first Christmas or New Year after a significant loss. The world keeps moving, and inside, everything feels different.

December 2024 · 5 min read
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Therapy & Counselling

11 Good Reasons to Work with a Counsellor

A lot of people try to manage on their own. That's understandable. But there are real, practical reasons to consider working with a qualified counsellor.

September 2024 · 5 min read
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Emotional Regulation

Strategies for Emotion Regulation in Adults

When emotions become overwhelming — or shut down entirely — it affects everything. Practical strategies for getting better at managing what you feel.

September 2024 · 5 min read
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Telehealth

Online Therapy: The Benefits and How to Prepare

Online therapy works, it's accessible, and for many people it removes barriers that would otherwise keep them from getting support.

November 2024 · 5 min read
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Men's Mental Health

The Benefits of Therapy for Men

From early on, most men learn that vulnerability equals weakness. Those messages stick. And they do damage. Therapy can change that.

March 2025 · 6 min read
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Self-Esteem

Feeling Like You're Not Good Enough

"I just don't feel good enough." It carries weight — self-doubt, exhaustion, the sense that no matter what you do, it's never quite enough.

March 2025 · 4 min read
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Therapy Approaches

Meeting Your Inner "Parts"

You're not broken. You're complex. Working with "parts" helps you understand why you react the way you do — and how to respond differently.

October 2025 · 5 min read