Rejection stings. Whether it’s a job application, a social invite, or that blind date you were quietly hopeful about—being turned down can feel like the universe has just booted you off the ride without warning. But the real trouble isn’t always the rejection itself. It’s the fear of rejection that tends to wreak havoc—keeping you stuck, silent, and swiping left on your own potential. Let’s flip the script on “no” and get back in the driver’s seat. Reframe “No”: Build Resilience, Not a Wound It turns out, deliberately getting rejected (yes, on purpose) can actually help. Enter Rejection Therapy—a challenge where you actively seek out rejection each day. Sounds a bit bonkers, but those who’ve done it report feeling stronger and more empowered by the end of the month than they ever imagined. Science backs it up too: exposing yourself to mild discomfort changes how your brain processes threat. “No” stops feeling like a verdict and starts looking more like useful feedback. No shame. No doo

Why Curiosity, Humility and a Dash of Humour Matter in Therapy One of the most liberating things I’ve learnt as a therapist is this: the more I know, the more I realise how much I don’t. And rather than finding that terrifying (as I might have in my younger, ‘I’ve-read-one-book-so-I-know-everything’ days), I actually quite enjoy it. Because in therapy – as in life – certainty is often overrated. Let’s be honest: people are gloriously complex. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to the human mind. I work with real people, not flatpack furniture. Which means flexibility isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. If one technique doesn’t fit, I don’t force it. I adapt. Therapy Isn’t a Manual – It’s a Conversation Over the years, I’ve trained in all sorts – clinical hypnotherapy, CBT-based approaches, NLP, solution-focused techniques – and every time I think, “Yes! This is the golden ticket!” … I’m promptly reminded that what works beautifully for one client might do absolutely nothing fo