MYND
MATTERS
PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Welcome.
We are glad that you found your way here.
Mynd Matters is a mental health practice dedicated to helping people explore their inner world and maximize their potential.
At Mynd Matters we strive to provide a safe space for people to talk about mental health and share their stories. We understand how difficult it can be to open up and talk about mental health, and we are here to support you. Our goal is to create an open and honest dialogue around mental health, and to provide the platform and give people the courage to share their stories and provide support and guidance for others who may be facing similar challenges.
We offer a range of services, from counseling and therapy to workshops and seminars, designed to help our clients learn more about themselves, and their relationships with others. Our goal is to help our clients reach a place of stability and self-empowerment.
"Your present circumstances don’t determine where you go; they merely determine where you start." — Nido Qubein
Psychological jargons and what they mean
What these terms actually mean. How they would imply in therapy. What it means for you?
Depression
Depression is extreme sadness or despair that lasts more than days. It interferes with the activities of daily life and can cause physical symptoms such as pain, weight loss or gain, sleeping pattern disruptions, or lack of energy.People with depression may also experience an inability to concentrate, feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt, and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.Depression is the most common mental disorder but is treatable.
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a pattern of compulsive substance use marked by recurrent significant social, occupational,legal,or interpersonal adverse consequences. Addiction is a state of psychological or physical dependence (or both) on the use of alcohol or other drugs.
Bereavement / Mourning
Bereavement is the condition of having lost a loved one to death. The bereaved person may experience emotional pain and distress and may or may not express this distress to others.During bereavement , individual's grief and mourning responses vary. Bereavement may also signify a change in social status.
Anxiety
Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.People with anxiety disorders usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns. They may avoid certain situations out of worry. They may also have physical symptoms such as sweating, trembling, dizziness, or a rapid heartbeat.
Negative Self Talk / Low self worth
An internal dialogue in which an individual utters phrases or sentences to himself or herself. Negative self-talk often confirms and reinforces negative beliefs and attitudes, such as fears and false aspirations, which have a correspondingly negative effect on the individual’s image of themselves.
Negative Thinking
Rumination involves repetitive thinking or dwelling on negative feelings and distress and their causes and consequences. The repetitive, negative aspect of rumination can contribute to the development of depression or anxiety and can worsen existing conditions.
Stress management
Stress is a normal reaction to everyday pressures, but can become unhealthy when it upsets your day-to-day functioning. Stress involves changes affecting nearly every system of the body, influencing how people feel and behave.It can cause physical and psychological problems and affect quality of life.
Relationships & Family
There is an intimate relationship between mental health and interpersonal relationships. It helps to understand the role of relationships in our mental health. Relationships can be a source of healing and growth. Therapy can help one become more resilient and better equipped to cope with life's challenges.
Mental Well-being
Mental health is a state of mind characterized by emotional well-being, good behavioral adjustment, relative freedom from anxiety and disabling symptoms, and a capacity to establish constructive relationships and cope with the ordinary demands and stresses of life.
ABOUT ME
“I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.” -Maya Angelou.
How it helps
What use is therapy to me?
Venting
Each one of us experiences disappointment and difficulties. At such times, all we want is someone who can listen to us without judgement. Therapy offers a safe space to vent. Venting helps us feel lighter and enables us to see situations with more clarity.
Improve communication
Communication is one of the most important aspects of our lives, and it can often be a challenge. Therapy can help improve communication and interpersonal skills. Communication plays a critical role in both our personal and professional lives, and therapy can help develop the skills needed to successfully navigate virtually all areas of life. Through therapy, one can learn how to have healthy, productive, positive communication skills.
Coping Skills
Coping skills are necessary to cope with life’s challenges and make positive changes in their lives. In therapy people can learn to identify and understand their emotions, and develop new coping skills that enable them to move forward and create a healthier and happier life.
Alter unhealthy thoughts and behaviour
Therapy can help you become the best version of yourself. It can can cultivate a safe and supportive environment to grow and develop. Therapy can help recognize and address the negative emotions and negative thoughts that are interfering with living a wholesome life. This can be done by first identifying what one is doing and then begin to retrain the brain to think about and approach situations differently. From facing conflict to addressing fears to breaking dysfunction in relationships, therapy can help in self actualization to yield a fruitful and wholesome life.
Self - Awareness
Therapy allows people of all ages to help gain insight into their struggles and work towards greater self-awareness and a more fulfilling life. With therapy, people can explore their inner self in a safe and trusting environment with trained professionals guiding them in this journey.
Improve well-being
Therapy can help improve physical and mental health and overall well-being. Experienced and skilled therapists who specialize in a wide range of topics, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and more can help overcome these issues.Therapy sessions are tailored to each individual’s needs, so that they can find the best path to reach their goal. Therapy can help to develop stronger relationships, gain clarity in life and find peace of mind.