THE PAIN IN HEALING
As Jessy walked into my office, she expressed a mix of anxiety and anticipation. At the age of 32, she was finally addressing the deep-seated childhood trauma that had haunted…
Dear Younger Me…
Dear younger me…..(pause) What do I tell her? What do I tell the bright-eyed girl back in the village, whose unforgiving life experiences denied her a chance to truly enjoy…
THE SILENT STRUGGLE
The Silent Struggle: Unveiling the Importance of Mental Health for Men. In a world where stoicism and resilience are often glorified, men face unique challenges when it comes to their…
FROM RAGE TO RESTRAINT
Jude was what I’d call a ‘silent follower’ of my online content. He messaged me on Facebook one Sunday afternoon. He’d had a particularly intense anger outburst that had caused…
OH, LOVE OF SELF!
I recall our very first session. She had booked a face to face individual counseling session set for a Tuesday morning. She arrived at the reception about 10minutes early, and…
TEENS – WHY COUNSELING COUNTS
The teenage years can be tumultuous, confusing, and stressful. In this stage of their lives, they are navigating the challenges of developing their identity, making important life decisions, and dealing…
THE BEST KIND OF AFFAIR
A romantic and emotionally intense relationship - that’s what an affair is described as. There is an excitement and passion that comes with many affairs. Unfortunately, these have to be…
THE ROOT OF ANGER
This month of September, I have been conducting group classes on childhood and parental wounds. One of the topics that we touched on in the highly interactive sessions, is ANGER.…
DADDY ISSUES
Picture this: A six year old girl who loves to act, sing, and day dream. She is casted into the role of Jesus in a Sunday School skit on the…
The Good Husband
As a man, if you are desiring to get into a relationship, there are a few things that you need to know. First, it is expected of you to protect…