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Perfectionism is often admired. We tend to celebrate people who push themselves, set ambitious goals, and work hard to excel. But perfectionism becomes something very different — and far more harmful — when a person’s sense of worth depends on meeting extremely high, self‑imposed standards. When this happens, perfectionism stops being a strength and becomes a source of distress. This pattern is known as clinical perfectionism, and research shows it can significantly interfere

Understanding CBT: From Survival Mode to Living Fully If I were to summarise Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in one sentence, it would be this: CBT helps people understand that some of the survival mechanisms that once protected them are now limiting their lives. We are not born with a human “how to be " manual; we constantly write this manual throughout our life in the form of beliefs about ourselves, the world we live in and others. These beliefs become our own operat

I dedicate this article to the courageous patients who have trusted me with their stories. Their willingness to share their struggles, not only to heal themselves but to spare others from repeating the same painful detours, is an act of kind generosity. More and more people arrive in therapy after years of battling alone, pouring energy, hope, and money into self‑help resources while their symptoms quietly deepen. Many come feeling exhausted, disheartened, and unsure whether

ADHD is often misunderstood. Many people still imagine it as “just being distracted”, “a daydreamer”, or “hyperactive,” but in reality, it’s a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how the brain regulates focus, motivation, emotion, and behaviour. It begins in childhood, yet its impact can continue right through adolescence and adulthood, shaping how people learn, work, organise their lives, and manage stress. In my work as a CBT therapist, I often meet adults who have sp