Many people come to therapy looking for tools—tips, techniques, something concrete to follow. In a world shaped by efficiency, self-help culture, and now AI, this makes sense. But what often gets missed is that lasting change doesn’t usually happen because we’ve learned the right strategy. It happens because we’ve had the experience of being with another person in a way that feels safe, real, and responsive. Humanistic therapy works in that relational space—where we can stop performing, stay with what we feel, and discover that we don’t have to face our inner world alone.

Not all relationships are meant to last forever. Some are shaped for a particular chapter, some for a season of growth, and some change form as we do. When a relationship shifts or ends, it’s easy to turn inward and assume something went wrong—that we weren’t enough, or that we failed in some essential way.

But often, what hurts most isn’t the ending itself. It’s the beliefs and old wounds the ending touches. Change can awaken fears of abandonment, loss, or not mattering—experiences that may long predate the relationship in front of us. When we focus only on blame or permanence, we miss the deeper truth: relationships are living systems, and living things evolve.

Letting go doesn’t erase love or meaning. It creates space—for grief, for honesty, and for becoming who we are now.

When someone disappears without explanation, it can leave you feeling confused, unsettled, and questioning yourself. Ghosting often hurts not because the relationship was long or serious, but because it ended without clarity. Something is left unfinished — and the psyche struggles to let go.

Therapy isn’t a straight line — it’s a process of discovering, understanding, and sometimes unlearning. Along the way, you may notice familiar patterns like anxiety, overworking, or relational struggles resurfacing. These aren’t signs you’re failing. They’re often part of how healing unfolds. This guide offers a compassionate look at the common experiences many people encounter — helping you see them not as problems to fix, but as parts of your unique journey toward growth and self-connection.

“Why Do Therapists Always Ask About Childhood?”

It’s a question I hear often—sometimes with curiosity, sometimes with frustration. Many people come to therapy wanting to focus on the present, unsure why old memories or early relationships keep showing up. In this post, I explore why childhood matters in therapy, through the lens of Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry and other research-backed insights. It’s not about blame. It’s about understanding the roots of our patterns—so we can choose something new.

Many people come to therapy hoping for quick fixes or total relief, but real growth happens gradually. This post explores common misconceptions about therapy and highlights the importance of patience, self-compassion, and trusting the process. Discover how small, steady steps can lead to lasting change and a deeper understanding of yourself.

Many people have misconceptions about what therapy is and how it works. In this post, I share some common beliefs that aren’t always true—like the idea that therapy only works if it’s a quick fix, or that talking about trauma is never enough. I explore how building a strong relationship with your therapist, understanding that growth takes time, and embracing all parts of yourself are key to meaningful change. If you’re curious about what therapy can really offer, this post sheds light on the real truths behind the process of healing.

Moving to another country is more than just a change of scenery—it’s a powerful opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery. In this blog, I share ten ways that living abroad can help you develop resilience, expand your perspective, and find new strengths within yourself.

If you’re living abroad, it’s common to feel disconnected— from yourself, from others, and from loved ones back home. Here are some ways to help you bridge that gap and find your sense of connection again.

Rachel movingly shares a glimpse into her healing journey and the ways in which her growth created a ‘ripple effect’, as it influenced all aspects of her life and transferred to those around her through her relationships and work as a yoga teacher.

What The Neverending Story can teach us about a journey to healing.

The familiar can be oh so comfy. Our brains like to stay in what it knows. It can feel safe and awful at the same time. In this blog, I talk about how it is necessary to expect change to be hard and to get to know the clever ways our brains might protect us from it. From there we can plan on how we can get through the barriers and shift into growthful change.

Some thoughts on the mystery of being alive and including an ancient Zen story to return to as a reminder that perhaps the best answer is ‘we’ll see’.

Sharing some information on the boundaries that therapists have to best support clients on their path to health and wellbeing.

With so many things to choose from that are therapeutic, why therapy? In this blog, I go into why therapy tends to be the ‘go-to’ for healing inner wounds.

Taking a look at what it means to trust the process and why it’s an important reminder for our quest for healing.

10 ways you can enhance your experience of therapy so you can experience lasting change.

A few notes on the power and healing that can come from the heroes in our life, as we go through our process of rediscovering our own heroism.