The Things I Didn't Want to Hear

The Things I Didn't Want to Hear

Published on: 01/11/2026

Therapy isn’t always about hearing what we want to hear. I share how being gently challenged in therapy helped me understand myself and make lasting changes.

Why do I feel guilty when I put myself first?

Why do I feel guilty when I put myself first?

Published on: 28/10/2026

Struggle to say no or feel guilty putting yourself first? Explore how childhood experiences shape people-pleasing, boundaries and your relationships today with Kathy King.

But my parents did their best

But my parents did their best

Published on: 09/10/2026

Explore how childhood experiences can shape us as adults, even when our parents did their best. Understanding the impact of our past doesn't mean blaming them.

“But nothing bad happened in my childhood”

“But nothing bad happened in my childhood”

Published on: 27/09/2026

Nothing bad happened in your childhood, so why do you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing or low self-esteem? Explore how early experiences can shape us.

I used to cope. Why does everything feel harder now?

I used to cope. Why does everything feel harder now?

Published on: 18/09/2026

Feeling less resilient, more anxious or overwhelmed? Explore why coping can become harder over time and how counselling can help you understand why.

The coping strategy isn't the real problem

The coping strategy isn't the real problem

Published on: 06/08/2026

Discover why coping strategies develop and how understanding them can lead to lasting change

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