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 […]
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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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Shame is common and complex. It can appear as embarrassment, shyness, or guilt. While it is a natural human emotion shared by everyone, shame flourishes in environments marked by silence, secrecy, and darkness. This environment is often protected by anxiousness, self-doubt, people-pleasing, and the urge to be better. Recognising shame as a normal part of […]
Healing from Shame: Understanding Its Impact and How Therapy Can Help Read More »
The new year has started, and there’s often a view of fresh starts and renewal. You may have likely set some new goals, spoken about the manifestation of dreams, or stated emphatically what you want to happen in 2026. Yet beneath the surface, deep in the unconscious, lies how we view ourselves, our experiences, and […]
Why Self-Worth Is Central to Healthy Relationships Read More »
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 […]
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
