Author: Evert

You know that quiet sense that you’ve been trying to fit into a mould that was never quite the right shape? Many people come to me carrying exactly that feeling. They function well enough on the outside, yet something always feels off. If adult neurodivergence has been on your mind lately, this is for you. […]

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Feeling Lonely Even When Not Alone: What Helps

Here’s what I’ve noticed in the rooms lately. Someone sits with me, tells me their days are full. Family nearby, colleagues they chat with, maybe even a weekend braai or two. Yet they describe this persistent sense of being on the outside looking in. Like they’re performing a connection but not quite landing in it. […]

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High-Functioning Anxiety: Signs You’re Missing

Here’s what I’ve noticed, even more prevalently than usual, in my practice lately. Someone walks in who looks like they have it all together. Great job, busy family life, the kind of person others turn to for advice. But when they sit down, their shoulders stay tight, and their words come out in a rush. […]

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Understanding Body Dysmorphia

Truthfully, there are days when the mirror feels less like a reflection and more like an enemy. You catch a glimpse of yourself and something just feels off — a nose that seems too prominent, skin that looks wrong, or a feature that dominates your thoughts no matter how many times you try to push […]

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Burnout: What It Really Means and How to Recover

Here’s what I’ve noticed lately in my sessions. People come in carrying this quiet exhaustion that they can’t quite name. They’re not broken, just worn down in a way that rest alone doesn’t fix. If you’ve typed “burnout” into Google today, chances are you’re looking for more than a definition. You want to understand what’s […]

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Understanding Emotional Triggers: Why You Overreact Sometimes

Have you ever found yourself reacting harshly to something that other people seem to brush off? A taxi cuts you off in traffic, and suddenly you’re fuming for the next hour. Someone blows their nose a bit too loudly nearby, and irritation spikes through you. Or the way a colleague speaks to you leaves you […]

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EMDR Therapy: Healing Trauma Gently

Here’s what I’ve noticed in my practice. Some mornings, a client sits across from me carrying a weight that words don’t quite reach. They describe the anxiety that arrives without warning, the way certain sounds or smells pull them straight back into an old moment, or the quiet exhaustion of feeling stuck even though “it […]

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Fire Fighting Training: Why It Matters for Your Team

Truthfully, there are mornings when I sit with clients and hear that quiet undercurrent of worry. Not about big dramatic crises, but about the everyday “what if” moments that catch us off guard. What if something catches fire at work? Would my team know what to do, or would we all just freeze? That’s where […]

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How to trust yourself when your mind won’t settle

You probably didn’t search “how to trust yourself” because things are going well. More likely, you made a decision recently and then… something shifted. A quiet doubt crept in. You replayed it. You asked someone else what they think. You may have even changed your mind, not because it felt right, but because you suddenly […]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: More Than Just Feeling Sad

When It’s More Than Just a Low Mood Seasonal Affective Disorder is one of those phrases people hear and quietly wonder about. Am I just feeling a bit down… or is this something more? Truthfully, many people sit with that question for longer than they need to. You might notice it starts subtly. A heaviness […]

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