Most people picture burnout as having too much work, a busy schedule, and not enough rest. While overdoing it can lead to burnout, that is not the only cause. Sometimes burnout happens because you have been dealing with too many emotional burdens for a long time. You appear organised; you take care of your day-to-day […]
Burnout Isn’t Just About Doing Too Much Read More »
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 »
From the outside, everything may appear fine. You go to work, handle your responsibilities, support others, pay your bills, and keep moving forward. Friends and family might describe you as capable, resilient, or someone who always seems to have it together. Yet inside, you feel emotional exhaustion. A real tiredness that comes from your Soul. […]
How Emotional Exhaustion comes from “Holding It Together” Read More »
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 »
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 »
Starting therapy is a brave step, and it’s natural to feel uncertain. Here’s a brief walk-through on what to expect in your first counselling session and how therapy helps you gently reconnect with yourself. The unknown revealed Thinking about starting therapy is a courageous first step toward healing. It’s natural to feel a mix of […]
Psychotherapy is an opportunity to re-gain lost connection with yourself, my purpose is to bring spirituality to women who’ve lost their connection. I believe that everyone has a pathway back to their heart, which never leaves them. It’s like a guiding star that opens them up to source. What gets people to sit in a […]
Psychotherapy, the courage to transform your head and heart Read More »
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
