Growing up in Denmark, a Scandinavian country where hygge and Christmas magic are a very, very huge part of the culture, the festive season was celebrated beautifully everywhere around me,…
As October comes to a close, so does Black History Month, which is a time to honour the achievements, resilience, and contributions of Black communities. I am not Black, and…
Most people know me as a Trauma Therapist, while only a few know me as a Couples Therapist. One of my favourite types of couples work is when it involves…
Today I had to say goodbye to my mum as she flew to the other side of the planet for over a month. I felt a visceral pain and cried…
Trauma comes in many forms, and PTSD don’t only happen when soldiers have been to war. For children, the most profound trauma can happen at home, in the very place…
PTSD can create automatic reactions to sudden noises like horns or sirens, and it is quite common to feel ashamed or weak when your body reacts this way. You are…
When you think of a Marvel movie, mental health probably isn’t the first thing that comes to your mind. Explosions, action and cheesy punch lines are more like it. But…
I come from a story shaped by struggle, by breaking silence and choosing a path that wasn’t always safe or accepted. I was the first woman in my generation of…
Feeling constantly watched or terrified of public speaking? You might be experiencing scopophobia or glossophobia. Scopophobia is the intense, irrational fear of being stared at, often leading to social anxiety…
As it was Stress Awareness Month last month, it has given me an opportunity to reflect on how stress plays a significant part when navigating trauma. This blog will focus…