21Mar
18Mar
It’s Time to Hug Yourself: Understanding Self-Compassion and Emotional Healing
Many people spend their lives caring for others while quietly neglecting their own emotional needs. Self-compassion is often misunderstood as indulgence or toxic positivity, yet it is a core psychological skill that supports emotional resilience, mental wellbeing, and healthier relationships.If you struggle with self-criticism, emotional...
13Mar
Peer Comparison and Self-Worth: Why You Feel Not Good Enough
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counselor (KB12644)“I’m Not Good Enough Compared to My Friends”
Peer comparison and self-worth struggles are more common than many Malaysians realise. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I’m not good enough compared to my friends”? You may find...
19Feb
The Guilt of Resting: Why Doing Nothing Feels Wrong
Written By: Jasmine Yap Hiew Mun, Licensed Counsellor (KB12644),The guilt of resting affects many people who feel uneasy, anxious, or ashamed when they slow down, even when their body clearly needs rest. If you have ever paused, sat still, or taken a break only to...
09Jul
Authentic Self Finding: In Times of Stress & Change
Written by Jenefa Anthony KB 11780Stress and change have a way of stripping everything down to the essentials. The routines, roles, and distractions that normally shape our lives fall away or get disrupted. We frequently have to confront the painful but...
05Mar
Over-Apologizing: A Sign of Chronic Underlying?
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)“Over-apologizing”. Does that sound familiar to you? We have all said “sorry” at some point, be it for being late, accidentally bumping someone or making mistakes.Apologizing is an essential social tool as it reflects your sense...
20Feb
Inner Child Crying For Help?
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)Inner child crying for help - does that sound crazy?“I am just fine, why would my inner child need help when I am doing better at managing myself?” Well, no matter how unbelievable it may sound,...
16Jan
The Mind’s Unwanted Visitors: Decoding Intrusive Thoughts
Written by: Jenefa Anthony, Licensed Counselor (KB 11780)Have you ever had a random, unsettling thought pop into your head out of nowhere? Maybe it was something shocking, like imagining yourself yelling at a loved one, or strange, like wondering what would...
03Jan
High-Functioning Depression Signs: When Success Feels Empty
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)Imagine you have ticked all the boxes. From the outside, everything appears to be near perfection: a high-paying career, milestones of accomplishments, and a picture-perfect life. Yet, beneath the surface, there is a constant sense of...
03Sep