Most people think of low self-esteem as a lack of confidence or a fear of taking risks. While that can be part of it, low self-esteem is often more subtle. Many people seem confident and successful, but still struggle with self-doubt that others never see. You might be someone who works hard, helps others, and […]
The Hidden Signs of Low Self-Esteem: It’s More Than a Lack of Confidence Read More »
Most of us will go through grief at some point, but it can be hard to make sense of while we are in it. You might feel sad, disconnected, angry, confused, or just not like yourself. There is no right way to grieve. Grief is personal and shaped by who or what we have lost, […]
When Grief Finds Us: Understanding Loss Through a Gestalt Therapy Lens Read More »
Relationships can give us support and help us feel like we belong. But sometimes, they also make us question who we are if we lose touch with ourselves. When you’re busy with work, caring for others, or trying to keep the peace, it’s easy to overlook small changes in yourself. On the outside, things might […]
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How many times do you go over a past event or conversation, wishing you could’ve done something different? Sound familiar? Overthinking is tiring. Even if you realise you’re doing it, stopping can still be tough. A lot of people feel stuck in cycles of analysing, worrying, or preparing for things that haven’t happened yet. Underneath, […]
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When most people think of therapy, they picture talking about challenges like relationship issues, constant anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed. But healing is more than just talking. Sometimes, what gets overlooked is how our bodies are involved in these experiences. Experts like Bessel Van Der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score, have shown that […]
What is Somatic Therapy? How Gestalt Therapy Connects Mind and Body Read More »
Therapy is more than just talking. It helps you connect with your body’s wisdom, even when words are hard to find. Your body might experience this: Your body remembers both past and present experiences. It also responds to what’s happening around you. Creative arts therapies, such as art, movement, drama, and play, connect the body […]
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There are many moments in therapy where the delicate subtleties are quietly expressed. It’s unscripted and a natural, authentic response to what’s been said. A pause A change in breath Eye contact or not A softening body The space in between therapist and client is sacred; it’s the interaction that says ‘you’re not alone with […]
The Space Between Us — How Healing Happens in the “In-Between” Read More »
You may have experienced anxiety at some time in your life. That familiar feeling of racing thoughts, heart palpitations, body tightness, shallow breathing, and a sense of dread that grows and becomes future-focused. But what exactly is anxiety? How does Gestalt therapy understand and work with it differently from other approaches like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy […]
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You voiced what you thought was right. You thought you managed the situation well; you felt the other person withdraw, your thoughts go into overdrive with a hundred thoughts at once, you backtracked, trying to explain yourself. The damage is already done when you feel the separation from the other person. Does the above scenario […]
Why Gestalt Therapy Helps When You Feel Stuck The Gestalt approach is a therapeutic style that works with feeling stuck. Gestalt includes the body, mind, and environment in the therapeutic relationship. This is where you can see patterns, beliefs, areas of avoidance and or connections. Useful information to be aware of in all relationships, whether […]
Carmel Catanuto Psychotherapy acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora nation as traditional custodians of this land Sydney on which we live, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and future
