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Embracing the Real You: Why You're Never Too Much for This World
First of all, I'm sorry if you've heard this phrase, or felt it in some way.....I can certainly share with you, I have too! We are...
Kerry Hampton
Jul 6, 20255 min read


Why You Keep Falling into Old Patterns, Even with Insight
It’s frustrating to know what you’re doing, yet feel powerless to change. You are not broken , you are stuck in a old pattern/script. Be...
Kerry Hampton
Jul 6, 20253 min read


Why Therapy Helps: Talking And Body Made Simple.
Somatic Trauma Therapy gives you two toolkits, one for your mind, one for your body, so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more in...
Kerry Hampton
Jul 6, 20255 min read


Unpacking the Mystery Who Is Your Inner Child Anyway
Colourful children's toys representing the inner child concept. We've all encountered the term "inner child" in discussions about...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 24, 20256 min read


What on Earth is Reparenting and How Can It Change Your Life
Reparenting is a term that has gained popularity in therapeutic circles and discussions about personal growth. But what does it really...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 23, 20256 min read


Embracing Presence: A Guide to What “Being Present” Really Means
What does it mean to truly inhabit the moment you’re in, rather than replaying the past or rehearsing the future? Being present is more...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 23, 20254 min read


When Will I Be Fixed? Done? Finished?
And Other Questions That Make Total Sense When You’re Tired of Struggling. When will I be fixed??? Lets collect some tools to help us...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 23, 20255 min read


Do You Ever Ask, What's My Purpose?
Let 'you' be your purpose! By Elevated states It’s one of those questions that sneaks up on us, in the middle of a relationship shift,...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 21, 20257 min read


Do I Have To Relive My Memories/Trauma, To Heal?
Artwork by Cecile Carre ..Integrating our parts.. One of the biggest myths about trauma work is that you must know and relive, every...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 18, 20258 min read


Flashbacks..
Feeling trapped..... When Yesterday Feels Like Today: Understanding and Navigating Flashbacks We’ve all heard the term “flashback,” but...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 16, 20255 min read


The Stigma of Therapy, Why It Exists & How Culture Shapes It
In generations past, therapy wasn’t an option, or at least, not in the way we understand it today. Emotional struggles were often met...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 16, 20258 min read


Why Do We Feel Therapy Is Scary? And Why You Might Actually Survive It
Taking the First Step into Therapy: A Moment of Courage Sitting across from a therapist for the first time can feel unsettling. The...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 16, 20258 min read


The Many Hats We Wear: Balancing Identity and the Art of Plate Spinning
Many Hats Life is rarely defined by just one role. Every day, whether we realize it or not, we wear multiple hats, balancing professional...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 14, 20258 min read


Unlocking the 5 Love Languages: Building Deeper Connection
We all crave to be seen, heard, and understood by the people we love. The concept of “love languages,” introduced by Gary Chapman,...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 13, 20255 min read


What Exactly Is “Chaos” in Therapy Terms And Why Some of Us Seek It?
Unknown author Exploring the Whirlwind and Finding Ground. Sometimes it feels like you’ve moved in, permanently to a house called Chaos....
Kerry Hampton
Jun 10, 20256 min read


“I’m Not Good Enough”: Breaking Free From the Most Common Limiting Belief
In our life journey, we often feel held back not by external barriers, but by our own thoughts. These inner whispers, often unnoticed, take shape as limiting beliefs , deep-rooted convictions that quietly shape how we see ourselves, the world, and what we believe is possible. A super common and really damaging belief is thinking, “I’m not good enough.” I’ve dealt with this personally and also work with it in the therapy room. I know all too well how the quiet creep of “not go
Kerry Hampton
Jun 2, 20256 min read


Parentification; When Children Become “Mini-Parents” (For Young and Those Who Are Now Grown)
Children being children As a counsellor who once carried my family’s worries as a teenager, I understand how normal it can feel to juggle...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 2, 20259 min read


Diving Deep into Your Inner Critic: Why It Talks Back and What to Do About It
The voice inside your head can be both a friend and a foe. It can encourage you during tough times while simultaneously being a...
Kerry Hampton
Jun 1, 20257 min read


Who Am I? The Struggle to Understand Identity Beyond Survival
Identity is one of the most complex, elusive things we navigate. Many people, at some point, ask: Who am I, really? The weight of that...
Kerry Hampton
May 28, 20255 min read


Glimmers: Little Sparks of Safety and Joy in a Stressful World
In our fast-paced, often overwhelming lives, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle of stress and negativity. But what if there were tiny...
Kerry Hampton
May 27, 20256 min read
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