If you’ve spent a lifetime viewing emotions as a threat to your logic or your control, you likely oscillate between two extremes: Total Suppression (the "Emotional Hangover" where everything is pushed down until it numbs you) or Total Overwhelm (the "Flooding" where anger or anxiety hits like a tidal wave).

In therapy, we don't just talk about feelings; we learn the skill of Emotional Regulation. This isn't about "policing" your emotions—it’s about expanding your capacity to sit with them without being swept away.

Engaging with a mental health counsellor or psychotherapist is a dynamic and collaborative process. Recent research underscores the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance, goal setting, active participation, evidence-based techniques, and utilizing tools both inside and outside the therapy room. By embracing these elements, clients can maximize their time in therapy, fostering personal growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of well-being.

Work should enhance our lives, not jeopardize our mental health. Recent research has underscored the severe impact that work-related stress can have on our emotional well-being, making it imperative to address these issues promptly. Engaging with a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist can offer invaluable support in navigating these challenges.