Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can manifest in a variety of physical symptoms. Physical symptoms of anxiety may include rapid heartbeat, sweating, and trembling. Other physical symptoms may also include digestive issues, tense muscles, and difficulty breathing. Heart palpitations, chest pain, and dizziness are also common symptoms associated with anxiety. These physicalContinue reading “3 most common signs of anxiety”
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4 main signs of PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. The symptoms of PTSD can vary from person to person, but generally, they fall into four categories: These symptoms can be distressing and interfere with daily life. Not everyone who experiences trauma will develop PTSD, butContinue reading “4 main signs of PTSD”
3 Signs You Might Be Struggling With Depression
Depression is a common mental health issue that negatively affects an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviours [1]. Emotional and cognitive signs are often the most prevalent signs of depression. Individuals with depression may experience feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or emptiness. They may also have a loss of interest in activities that they once enjoyed. TheseContinue reading “3 Signs You Might Be Struggling With Depression”
Why am I anxious and depressed? A trauma perspective
A lot of my clients who experience depression or anxiety enter therapy not knowing why they feel low or anxious. At times they might say ‘..it just suddenly kicked in’, ‘it was following a difficult life situation’ ‘It was scary to suddenly go into a really dark place’. It can take months or years beforeContinue reading “Why am I anxious and depressed? A trauma perspective”
How do I choose the right therapist?
Seeking a therapist, especially if it is your first time, can feel daunting and overwhelming. So many therapists. All sorts of approaches with strange alphabets. CBT, DBT, CFT and what not, what do they even mean?! What is the difference between a counsellor, psychologist and psychotherapist? Who should I be looking for? How do IContinue reading “How do I choose the right therapist?”
What can I expect from my first therapy session?
Will I be lying on a couch in therapy? Is my therapist going to be one of those old school psychologists? What if my therapist judges me for what I say? What am I expected to do in the first session? Well, firstly –you probably wont be sleeping on a couch unless you have aContinue reading “What can I expect from my first therapy session?”
Client Feedback
“Soha offered me a safe and non-judgmental space to speak about my deepest feelings and fears. I am amazed by how much counselling has benefited me”(Client from India) “I was very nervous as I had never had counselling before but from the first session Soha made me feel very comfortable and I opened up to her easily”Continue reading “Client Feedback”
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