by Ra Counselling | May 5, 2026 | Insights, Uncategorized
Many of us grow up believing there is something “wrong” with us when we feel anxious, self-critical, reactive, or overwhelmed. But what if nothing is wrong? What if your mind is simply made up of different parts — all trying to help in their own way? This is one of...
by Ra Counselling | Mar 14, 2026 | Insights
A gentle guide for when you feel stuck in pain, rumination, or self-criticism Sometimes our minds get caught in painful loops. Thinking about the past and wishing things had been different Imagining futures that feel lonely, uncertain, or overwhelming Criticising...
by Ra Counselling | Feb 19, 2026 | Insights, Resources
Connecting With Your Compassionate Inner Self In Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), the soothing system is the part of us that allows calm, safety, and connection to arise. When this system is active, our nervous system settles, our inner dialogue softens, and we are...
by Ra Counselling | Feb 19, 2026 | Insights
I am really drawn to a model of therapy called Compassion-Focused Therapy in my work as an Integrative Psychotherapist, as it really captures ideas and concepts that have been most effective for me over the years. Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), developed by...
by Ra Counselling | Dec 1, 2025 | Insights
It’s such a horrible feeling when sadness, numbness, anxiety, or heaviness settles in. When this happens, your body shifts into its threat system—fight, flight, or freeze—which makes it incredibly hard to think your way out of the moment. You may feel stuck, sluggish,...
