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Trapped in Their Own Illusion: The Delusional Reality of Narcissists
A client sits across the room, bewildered. The relationship is over, yet the confusion remains. “I just don’t understand,” they say. “How...
Sarah Ryan
Mar 94 min read


Heartbreak as a Gateway to Deeper Self-Understanding
Heartbreak is one of the most intense emotional experiences we can go through. It strips us bare, leaving us feeling raw, vulnerable, and...
Sarah Ryan
Mar 62 min read


Why Constant Reassurance Won’t Heal Insecure Attachment
When thinking about healing insecure attachment within ourselves and those we love.. how do we provide the reassurance that fosters...
Sarah Ryan
Feb 273 min read

Trauma Bonds: Why They Feel So Addictive
A trauma bond doesn’t always look like abuse. It can look like passion, devotion, even love - but it is love entangled with survival. It...
Sarah Ryan
Feb 234 min read

When Someone You Loved Turns Cold: Understanding Emotional Shutdown and Cruelty
Maybe you’ve known someone like this. Someone who, in the beginning, was sensitive, thoughtful, and deeply attuned to you. The connection...
Sarah Ryan
Feb 52 min read

Healing the Fragmented Self: Trauma, Internal Parts, and the Wisdom of Soul Retrieval
Trauma doesn't just leave scars on the body; it can fracture the very sense of self. This internal fragmentation, where parts of us feel...
Sarah Ryan
Feb 33 min read

The Secure Base: Why Consistency in Therapy Heals Attachment Wounds
There is something deeply reassuring about knowing that, no matter what unfolds in the in-between, there is a place - an anchor in time -...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 314 min read

Passive Aggression: A Warning Shot in the Darkness
Have you ever been on the receiving end of behaviour that feels strange.. restrained, subtly unsettling - something that leaves you...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 264 min read

What To Do When You Are Lost
I was reading Martha Beck’s book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self , and she shares something that she says has...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 212 min read

The Resilient Self: Why Flexibility and Boundaries Go Hand in Hand
Seems to me that healthy psychology really thrives on three key things: Flexibility, Knowing yourself and living authentically, and...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 172 min read

Codependency, Enmeshment & Blurred Boundaries:Where You End, Freedom Begins
Do you ever find yourself caught up in someone else’s world - endlessly thinking about what they’re feeling, why they act a certain way,...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 175 min read

Authenticity, Self-Actualisation, and Liberation: Exploring the Path to Being Fully Alive in your Essential Self.
There’s a lot of talk about authenticity these days. It’s become something of a buzzword, but what does it really mean? Is it just being...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 165 min read

The Silent Relationship Killer: A Guide to Recovery After Being Ghosted or Stonewalled
Emotional withdrawal is a silent yet profoundly destabilising dynamic in intimate relationships. Whether it manifests as a tendency to...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 1411 min read


Emotional Safety: The Power of Truthfulness, Consistency, and Authenticity
Emotional safety is built on truthfulness - not just in what we say, but also in how we align our actions, emotions, and intentions. This...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 135 min read

Why I Recommend It’s Not You by Dr. Ramani to My Clients
If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether you’re in a relationship where there’s an imbalance of power - or reflecting on...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 122 min read

Cognitive Dissonance: A Call to Integrity and Alignment
Cognitive dissonance refers to the tension experienced when we hold two conflicting beliefs, emotions, or behaviours at the same time. It...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 115 min read


Understanding Attachment Styles: Why They Matter and How to Heal
You might be familiar with the term attachment styles, which refers to how we learned to attach to our caregivers in early childhood and...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 67 min read

Awareness Without Action: Understanding the Gap Between Insight and Change
Many of us have experienced the frustration of being aware of something that needs to change - whether in ourselves or someone we care...
Sarah Ryan
Jan 43 min read

Understanding Narcissism and Navigating Challenging Relationships
Have you found yourself in a relationship where you feel constantly undermined, confused, and trying to figure out what’s going on?
Sarah Ryan
Oct 20, 20246 min read

The Importance of Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Introduction Boundaries are essential in any relationship. They define where one person ends and another begins, helping to maintain...
Sarah Ryan
Aug 21, 20244 min read
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