S1 E13 // Confidence and Insecurities (Relationship Insecurity)

Loneliness is a pandemic in itself. It can leave us tired, hurting, aching for social contact but also feeling very disconnected from the people around us. Fixing this issue is a slow process and starts with self esteem. Join us On The Sofa to find out how.

Confidence and Insecurity are intertwined but very different. This week we dig into what causes confidence issues and how you can improve your situation.

Confidence and Self-Esteem are separate. But both are crucial aspects of our mental health. In this episode we dive into Self Esteem. Without it we all crumble, yet most people struggle with theirs. This episode we look how to improve your Self Esteem bit by bit.

What makes us insecure in our relationships? This week, Mum & I tackle some really common questions about why people in long term relationships can struggle with validation and insecurity. Mum has worked with hundreds of couples over the years and communication is so crucial, lets dig into the world of romance in this weeks On The Sofa.

We all struggle with day to day insecurities, but this week we're going to be talking about the kind that are personal issues such as jealousy, insecurities about our bodies and social insecurities. Mum looks into what causes these feelings and how we can resolve them.

Grief, Loss, Job Changes, Life Changes, Moving House. Big life milestones are some of the most impactful times in our lives. But how can those issues follow us around day to day long after the fact. We dive in this week to discuss how issues can arise from these 'big moments'.

Why Am I Like I Am Month is almost over. This week we talk about how your early attachments, and experiences throughout life can alter the way you act in your own romantic relationships. Let's dig into how these attachments affect our relationships, in this weeks On The Sofa.

Why Am I Like I Am Month is in full swing. This week we talk about how the people you spend the most time with have a huge impact on how you act and feel day to day. Your friends and peers make some of the biggest changes to your personality. As Mum Says, "We're like sponges really".  Let's dig into how these relationships affect us, in this weeks On The Sofa.

There's a common saying my mum totes about, "Give me the boy until he's 7, and I'll give you the man". I think that's what she says anyway. I think most people are aware that the attachments and relationships you have when you're very young have SUCH an impact on your persona when you're a grown up. In this episode, we look into Why you are like you are.

Psychodynamic Therapy is a methodology used by primarily Counselling psychologists, and as you'll hear in this episode, has many many uses in helping clients get to the bottom of their issues. It's super effective in a lot of contexts but can be a lot more intense for the client than other methodologies such as PCT that we discussed last week. Find out if it's a good fit for you and your therapist in this weeks On The Sofa!