by Nicole Bolotenko | Oct 23, 2025 | Depression
When Your Mind Turns Against You Depression is often accompanied by an inner critic — that persistent voice in your head pointing out flaws, magnifying mistakes, or whispering that you’re not enough. These self-critical thoughts can intensify feelings of sadness,...
by Nicole Bolotenko | Oct 21, 2025 | Grief
Grief Is Unique to You Loss is one of the most universally human experiences — yet it is also profoundly personal. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, a career change, or another life-altering event, grief can hit in waves, affecting...
by Nicole Bolotenko | Oct 2, 2025 | Love & Relationships
Love Lasts, But Desire Needs Nurturing Couples often come to therapy with a familiar question: “Why don’t we feel the same spark we used to?” The truth is, sustaining passionate sex in long-term relationships isn’t about failing love — it’s about how love and desire...
by Nicole Bolotenko | Aug 28, 2025 | Growth & Development, Mental Health
Why This Struggle Feels So Heavy If you’ve ever said “yes” when every part of you wanted to say “no,” or found yourself rewriting an email for the tenth time so it feels “just right,” you’re not alone. People-pleasing and perfectionism often go hand in hand. They can...
by Nicole Bolotenko | Aug 25, 2025 | Love & Relationships
If you and your partner have ever felt “stuck” in cycles of distance, tension, or miscommunication, you’re not alone. In couples therapy and relationship counselling, one of the most powerful factors we explore is attachment style—how each partner feels and responds...
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