What Is Splitting?
Do you ever notice yourself judging harshly or praising in an over energised way? Or maybe you have noticed it in others. An energised opinion, filled with certainty and backed by intense emotion often just under the surface. We seem to exist in a time where at the macro level our world is split; good / bad, left/ right, black/ white, old/young. On many fronts we seem to approach our problems in society, culture and often our own lives as if the answers to complex issues are binary. Welcome to the world of splitting..
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Unpacking Attachment
Chances are you might have heard of Attachment Theory, via magazine articles, blogs, tiktok and instagram, it’s made it through to the psychologically-curious mainstream. It’s not unusual to hear clients describing themselves as insecurely attached, or suffering from an attachment wound. But what really is attachment theory and how valuable is it as a tool in helping us to understand ourselves and make changes in our lives?
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The Shadow Side of Christmas
Every year, as a therapist, I’m struck by how prominently Christmas—and the stresses surrounding it—enter the therapeutic space. Clients bring their own versions of seasonal pressures: expectations, disappointments, financial worries, and past traumas that resurface as the festive period looms again.
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