Explore My Recent Articles on Anxiety, Trauma, Relationships & Emotional Wellbeing

If you’ve been following my work at Enestee Counselling+, you’ll know that I regularly publish accessible, down-to-earth psycho-education designed to help you understand your mind, body, and relationships more clearly. Below is an overview of recent articles — and some of the topics I explore most often in therapy.

One of the most popular pieces looks at what the window of tolerance is and why it matters so much for emotional balance. This article explores how we move between calm, overwhelm, and shutdown, and how we can gently widen our ability to cope with life’s stresses.

Another widely read post focuses on understanding the fight or flight response, examining how the body reacts automatically to perceived threat. This ties closely to how trauma affects the brain, an article that explains why certain memories feel “stuck,” why triggers appear out of nowhere, and how recovery becomes possible.

I’ve also written a clear and compassionate guide on attachment styles (out this week), helping you explore why some people feel anxious in relationships while others withdraw or avoid closeness altogether. For those living with persistent worry, my article on managing anxiety symptoms offers practical, grounded advice that can be applied right away.

My clients are always surprised when I explain how the prefrontal cortex works in panic (out this week), where I explain why your thinking brain temporarily goes offline, leading to racing thoughts, confusion, or fear that feels out of proportion.

If you tend to jump to the worst-case scenario, you may find the piece on catastrophic thinking explained especially helpful (out this week) — it breaks down why the brain does this, and what you can do to interrupt the spiral.

For those curious about the body–mind connection, I’ve also created Polyvagal theory explained simply, offering a gentle introduction to how your nervous system shapes emotion, motivation, connection, and overwhelm.

Some articles explore specific challenges that many people quietly face. For example, menopause and mental health looks at the emotional and relational shifts that often arise during this stage of life, helping both women and men understand what’s happening beneath the surface.

Another popular topic has been emotional connection in relationships, where I discuss bonding, communication, and the subtle signals that create closeness or distance. And for anyone struggling with prolonged separations or partners who work away, I’ve also explored long-distance relationship anxiety (out this week), offering guidance for staying grounded, secure, and connected even when life keeps you apart.

These articles are designed to support anyone seeking knowledge, reassurance, or a clearer understanding of themselves and their relationships. You can find them all on my website, with new posts added regularly as these conversations evolve.

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