Sometimes people begin therapy because of something happening in their life now — anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed or simply a sense that something isn't quite right. It can be surprising when, as they begin exploring these difficulties, experiences from much earlier in life start to feel relevant. You may find yourself wondering: Why am I still affected by something that happened years ago? Shouldn't I be over this by now? Other people

Have you ever wondered why certain things in relationships affect you so strongly? Perhaps you become anxious when someone seems distant. You find it difficult to trust people, even when they haven't given you a reason not to. Maybe you avoid conflict, struggle to express what you need, or find yourself repeatedly drawn into relationships that leave you feeling hurt or unimportant. Sometimes our reactions in adult relationships make more sense when we look at what we've learn

Deciding whether to start therapy can feel like a big step. You might find yourself wondering whether what you're experiencing is "bad enough" for therapy, whether you should be able to manage things on your own, or even what you would talk about if you did see a therapist. The truth is, you don't need to be at breaking point to benefit from therapy. People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes something specific has happened — a relationship has ended, anxiet

Did I say the wrong thing? What if something goes wrong? Why haven't they replied? What if I've made the wrong decision? If your mind has a habit of turning one small thought into an endless stream of questions, possibilities and worst-case scenarios, you're not alone. Overthinking can be exhausting. You might replay conversations long after they've finished, spend hours worrying about things that haven't happened yet, or find yourself analysing decisions that other people se

I'm not good enough. Everyone else seems to have it together. I'm going to mess this up. They'll realise I'm not as capable as they think I am. If thoughts like these feel familiar, you may be experiencing low self-esteem. Low self-esteem isn't always obvious. You can appear confident, capable and successful to other people while privately questioning yourself constantly. You might work hard, maintain relationships, care for other people and achieve the things you thought wou