If you’ve been thinking about talking to someone for support, whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or just not quite yourself, you might have come across the terms psychotherapy and counselling. But what do they actually mean? Are they the same thing? And how are they different from coaching?

If you’ve been looking into different types of therapy, you may have come across the term psychodynamic psychotherapy. It might sound clinical or even intimidating at first, but at its core, it’s a deeply compassionate, insight-oriented approach to healing emotional pain and understanding yourself on a deeper level.

If you're exploring therapy options, you’ve likely come across two terms that sound similar but serve different purposes: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Both are evidence-based, structured, and goal-oriented approaches that help people manage emotional distress. But they’re not the same and understanding the difference can help you choose the path that’s right for you.

In this post, we’ll explain what CBT and DBT are, how they work, and who can benefit from each.

Many of us carry invisible wounds from the past. Sometimes, we know exactly where they came from. A difficult childhood, a traumatic event, a relationship that left scars. Other times, we just feel “off” or overwhelmed, without knowing why.

This is the quiet power of trauma and how it shapes us from the inside out.

In this post, we’ll gently explore:

• What trauma really is

• How early trauma affects brain development and emotional patterns

• The link between trauma and attachment styles

• How unresolved trauma shows up in adulthood

• What healing from trauma can look like

Whether you’re just starting your healing journey or looking for answers, this post is a safe place to begin.