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Digital Overload Is Affecting Your Mental Health

Your phone lights up. A message comes in. Then another. You check one notification, and before you realize it, you are scrolling, responding, and switching between multiple things at once. Even when you try to rest, your attention is pulled back in. Over time, this constant input can leave your mind feeling busy, tired, and [...]

Understanding Persistent Mental Activity During Rest

You finally sit down to rest. Maybe you have finished your work for the day or set aside time to relax. But instead of feeling calm, your mind stays active. Thoughts continue to move quickly, jumping from one concern to another. You may find yourself replaying conversations, planning ahead, worrying about small details, or feeling [...]

Why You Procrastinate Even When You Care About the Task

Have you ever put off something important, even when you genuinely cared about it? You might tell yourself you will start later. You may feel stuck, distracted, or unable to begin. As time passes, the pressure builds, and so does the frustration. Procrastination is often misunderstood as laziness or lack of discipline. In reality, it [...]

Why You Keep Seeking Reassurance When You Feel Anxious | Trickett Counselling & Psychotherapy

Have you ever asked someone the same question more than once, even after they already reassured you? “Are you sure everything is okay?”“Do you think I handled that right?”“Are you upset with me?” For a moment, the answer brings relief. But not long after, the doubt returns, and the urge to ask again follows. Reassurance [...]

The Power of Women Supporting Women | Trickett Counselling & Psychotherapy

Women often carry many roles and responsibilities. They may support families, build careers, maintain friendships, and navigate personal challenges, sometimes all at the same time. In the midst of these responsibilities, something powerful often makes a meaningful difference in women’s lives. That is the support of other women. Whether through friendship, mentorship, shared experiences, or [...]

Why Intrusive Thoughts Feel So Real

If you have ever experienced an intrusive thought, you know how convincing it can feel. It may appear suddenly and bring a rush of fear. Your heart might race. Your mind may immediately begin searching for answers. Why did I think that? What if it means something? What if I lose control? Even when you [...]

Short Term Therapy Versus Long Term Therapy

One of the most common questions people ask before starting therapy is, “How long will this take?” It is an understandable question. Therapy is an investment of time, energy, and financial resources. You want to know what you are committing to and whether it will truly help. The honest answer is that therapy length depends [...]

What Trauma-Informed Care Actually Looks Like

Mental health awareness has grown rapidly in recent years. Terms like trauma, triggers, gaslighting, and intrusive thoughts are now part of everyday conversation. For many people, this language has been empowering. It has helped name experiences that once felt confusing, isolating, or deeply personal. But there is a quieter downside that often goes unnoticed. When [...]

The Role of Self-Judgment in Emotional Growth and Change

Many people come to therapy because they want change. They want to respond differently, feel less overwhelmed, improve relationships, or move forward in areas where they feel stuck. Often, there is an underlying belief that change will come from being harder on oneself. From pushing more, judging mistakes more harshly, or applying more pressure to [...]

Why Control Is Often Mistaken for Care in Relationships

In many relational contexts, control is frequently mistaken for care. Monitoring tone, managing outcomes, anticipating reactions, or carefully shaping conversations are often framed as efforts to protect connection. These behaviors can appear responsible, attentive, or emotionally invested. Culturally, we are taught that relationships thrive when they are managed correctly. When conflict arises or closeness feels [...]