When is The Best Time To Start Therapy?
What if nothing is “wrong enough” and yet something doesn’t feel quite right?
We often wait until things fall apart before asking for support. But what if therapy wasn’t something we turned to only in moments of crisis? What if it were a space for curiosity, awareness, and choice before we reach breaking point?
In this post, I reflect on therapy as ongoing care rather than emergency response, and on what can become possible when we arrive by choice rather than necessity.
Embracing the Paradox of Change: How Self-Sabotage Transforms When We Accept Ourselves
Have you ever felt that your own inner critic is the very force holding you back? I know I have. About three weeks ago, after an inspiring session with a client, I decided to write about self-sabotage and the Gestalt Paradoxical Theory of Change. I had a clear idea of what I wanted to say—but […]
“Embracing the Beauty of Brokenness: How Gestalt Therapy Mirrors the Art of Kintsugi”
In my thirties, a series of unexpected events led me to move to Japan for a while—without any clear idea of how long I would be away. Little did I know that this spontaneous decision would so profoundly change the course of my life. Over the years, I have often heard clients describe themselves as […]
What to expect in your first therapy session.
Starting therapy can be a transformative step toward personal growth, healing, or managing life’s challenges. Whether you are addressing something you have carried for years, navigating an evolving identity, dealing with a stressful situation, or embarking on therapeutic training, finding the “right” therapist can feel daunting—a bit like online dating. You read profiles, look at […]
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