If you've ever said yes when you meant no, or felt guilty for prioritising yourself, you're not alone. In this post, we introduce Lin, a nurse whose endless giving masks a deeper struggle with self‑worth. We explore Schema Therapy's Other‑Directedness domain of Subjugation, Self‑Sacrifice, and Approval‑Seeking schemas and how healing starts with including yourself in the circle of care.

If you've ever felt like you're either frantic productivity or completely burnt out, waiting for pressure to force you into action, you're not alone. In this post, we look at Jamie, a client who struggles with inconsistent limits which impact her natural smarts and talents. As we explore Schema Therapy's Impaired Limits domain, we look at how healing starts with reframing limits as self-respect, not punishment.

If you've ever felt like you're "faking it" in your own life, waiting for someone to discover you're not actually capable, you're not alone. In this post, I introduce Alex, a client whose imposter syndrome masks a deeper struggle with self-trust. We explore Schema Therapy's Impaired Autonomy & Performance domain and how healing starts with trusting yourself again.