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What Is Our Human Nature?
Ella Al-Shamahi with a shell necklace. Taken from Episode 1 of Human on BBC. There’s a long-running debate about what “human nature”...
Michaela Verby
Sep 262 min read


Walking Alongside Grief: My Person-Centred Approach
Grief is something that touches us all, though it rarely feels the same for any two people. For me, grief isn’t something to be “fixed”...
Michaela Verby
Aug 224 min read


What Actually Is Counselling?
When people think of counselling, they often picture a conversation where they can vent and try to understand their emotions, but...
Michaela Verby
Aug 153 min read


Why I Cut My Instagram Time to 30 Minutes a Day
I recently reduced my Instagram limit to 30 minutes a day after I discovered the “app limit” setting on iPhone and I couldn’t believe the...
Michaela Verby
Jul 313 min read


The Power of Connection- How Internal Family Systems Therapy Helps Us Heal
The Deep Human Need for Connection At our core, every one of us longs for connection. Whether it’s feeling understood by a loved one,...
Michaela Verby
Jul 43 min read


Bereavement Counselling at Clarity Counselling
When someone we love dies, the world shifts, sometimes permanently, and nothing feels solid. Grief can feel like chaos because it doesn’t...
Michaela Verby
Jun 233 min read


Feeling Numb? You Are Not Alone
There’s a quiet kind of pain that often goes unnoticed when you don’t feel anything at all. Maybe you’ve said “I’m fine” so many times...
Michaela Verby
May 92 min read


The Therapeutic Powers of Gardening
There’s something quietly magical about placing your hands in the soil, feeling the earth crumble through your fingers, and trusting that...
Michaela Verby
Apr 252 min read


Mental Health Leave- The Line Between Rest and Retreat
In recent years, conversations about mental health have moved from the margins to the mainstream. More and more people are becoming aware...
Michaela Verby
Apr 183 min read


Things to Consider Before Starting Therapy
In today’s world, counselling looks different for everyone. Some people sit in a cosy therapy room with their counsellor, sharing a space...
Michaela Verby
Apr 113 min read


Counselling's Role in Preventing the Radicalisation of Young Men- Reflections on Netflix's Adolescence
The Netflix series Adolescence has sparked important conversations about the challenges young people face today, particularly around...
Michaela Verby
Mar 282 min read


The Emotional Impact of Menopause Has Been Ignored for Too Long
For many women, menopause is more than just hot flashes and irregular periods, it is a profound shift in identity, emotional resilience,...
Michaela Verby
Mar 213 min read


When Self-Improvement Becomes Escapism
Self-improvement promises transformation- a new, better version of ourselves that is free from old habits, insecurities, and struggles....
Michaela Verby
Feb 283 min read


Navigating Loneliness After Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day can stir up a lot of emotions, especially if you feel lonely, whether you are single, in a complicated relationship, or...
Michaela Verby
Feb 213 min read


Can AI Replace a Therapist? The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly making its way into the mental health space, offering new ways to support people in distress....
Michaela Verby
Feb 142 min read


How Counselling Helps You Process Grief
It has been a few weeks since I uploaded a blog post, that is because my grief came up like a tsunami wave and knocked me off my feet a...
Michaela Verby
Feb 72 min read


Why Counselling in Your 20s Can Change Your Life
Your 20s are often painted as a golden decade — full of freedom, self-discovery, and adventure. But for many, they can also be a time of...
Michaela Verby
Jan 172 min read


The Pressure to be 'Healed': Why Growth Isn't Always Linear
In a world that glorifies productivity and quick fixes, the journey of personal growth can feel overwhelming. Social media is filled with...
Michaela Verby
Jan 102 min read
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