Why do I feel responsible for everyone? Do you feel that: you have to look after other people’s emotions you find it hard to say no you feel guilty when you say “no” This may mean that you take on too much responsibility for other people. Although it may look like...

Why can’t I sleep, even though I feel exhausted? You feel tired, you go to bed, and suddenly your mind starts working even harder. Racing thoughts appear, tension builds in your body, and it’s hard to quieten down. Despite the tiredness, sleep doesn’t come. This is a...

Are you suddenly overwhelmed by terror, your heart pounding wildly and your breathing becoming shallow and fast? If so, you may have experienced a panic attack. In this article you will learn: what a panic attack is, what its physical and psychological symptoms are,...

Do you often feel tension that just won’t go away? Does your heart race in situations that seem ordinary to other people? Do even small difficulties trigger a feeling of unease or panic? These may be symptoms of anxiety. In this article you will find out what anxiety...

Do you feel that your body never fully relaxes? Even when nothing is happening, do you feel tension inside? And is it hard for you to rest without feeling guilty? These may be signs that you are living in survival mode. Survival mode is a state in which the nervous...

Many people who come to my practice say they are left with the feeling that something isn’t working the way it should, that something is wrong. They can’t always explain it. Sometimes their lives are stable – a relationship, a job. Yet inside, a familiar tension keeps...

Do you ever think about yourself in a harsh way? Do you feel that others cope better, while you are still not good enough? Does success bring you no relief, while a mistake sets off a wave of shame? These may be signs of low self-esteem. In this article you will...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking: “I’m hopeless, I’ve messed up again, I’ll never change”? It is a voice many of us know all too well. We call it the inner critic. Although we often see it as an enemy, for years it has actually been trying to protect us. The...

I have so much understanding for others. For myself – only criticism – sound familiar? If this rings true for you, know that you are not alone in it. Self-empathy, also called self-compassion, is one of the most important skills for regulating emotions. At the same...

Many people consider therapy in silence. They feel something is not right, but the thought “do I really need a therapist?” comes with doubt and the belief that maybe it is an overreaction. If you are asking yourself this question too – you are in the right place. In...