Pravania Sharma Counselling Psychologist

09/08/2022

We would love to have you at our Free Seminar!
Please see below for details and share with others

09/01/2022

08/12/2021

I love this reminder … remember how connected you are always

18/12/2020

Looking for a meaningful change in career or to build on your interpersonal skills? All from the comfort of your home!
I will be running Intro to Counselling Skills courses early next year with the Counselling Foundation.
Link to book:

https://counsellingfoundation.org/training/introduction-to-counselling/

19/11/2020

A powerful reminder

04/11/2020

Not all of us are lucky enough to have healthy relationships with our close family, relationship dynamics can be a major source or psychological pain. Getting skilled up in managing these complex relationships is a possibility ; seek out a skilled Systemic therapist for help.

07/07/2020

The “smiling depression” described in this article is so common. Being brave enough to admit we are struggling can the the biggest hurdle.

"The truth is, I'm not happy with my life… at all."

13/05/2020

Want to manage your relationship conflict in better ways? It’s not absence of conflict that matters it’s what you learn from conflict about yourself and your partner. How we recover from disagreement is key...

The key to processing an argument is to first talk about what happened to understand what went wrong, how you each were feeling, and what could have prevented the discussion from ending in such a negative way.

Try to understand your partner’s reality and not to argue for your own perspective. Take turns sharing what each other was feeling and what may have triggered those feelings by using the "What Triggered Me?" chart.

Learn more about managing conflict and the Aftermath of a Fight exercise: https://bit.ly/3bsRy5c

05/05/2020

Anger is a valid and normal response, it evolved in humans to protect us as it alerts us to injustice.
It’s often our behaviour when Angry that causes problems rather than the feeling itself.
Read below to get some tips on identifying your own anger response and some tips on managing the behaviour that follows.
Counselling is also helpful for dealing with ongoing anger issues.

Anger bubbles up inside you and erupts. You know you should control it, but the stress and anxiety overwhelm you. Here are ways to quiet the rage.

26/04/2020

Whatever we are letting go of, a loved one, a past activity, or job, or a hope or wish for the future, we feel this emotional response. It’s a natural process of being human... to grieve. It means we have loved. 💕

A Meditation on Grief   When after heavy rain the storm clouds disperse, is it not that they’ve wept themselves clear to the end? —Ghalib Grief is one of the heart’s natural responses to loss. When we grieve we allow ourselves to feel the truth of our pain, the measure of betrayal or tragedy ...

14/04/2020

“We are going through a collective trauma, that is bringing up profound grief, loss, panic over livelihoods, panic over loss of lives of loved ones. People's nervous systems are barely coping with the sense of threat and vigilance for safety, or alternating with feeling numb and frozen and shutting down in response to it all.”

"As a trauma psychologist, I am utterly utterly horrified, enraged, and bewildered about how people can believe and spread this phrase in good conscience."

11/04/2020

The Fragile Narcissist; we may know them or we may be them. This is an interesting lesser known personality type that can be just as destructive to relationships as the better known malignant Narcissist.

To many, narcissistic traits may seem easy to recognize. But narcissism may also be present without the qualities that characterize some of its stereotypes.

08/04/2020

Vagus Nerve: the key to chill
Another powerful reason to tune in to our relaxation and comfort activities daily , be it meditation, yoga or just slow breathing. Our physical and mental health is absolutely entwined.

The mysterious nerve network that quiets pain and stress — and may defeat disease

06/04/2020

Let’s still stay connected and look out for each other 👀

05/04/2020

Feelings of emptiness can be highlighted as we are home these long periods... this is a good way to start feeling better 💕

Do you feel as if your life lacks meaning or purpose? Do you sense an inner void? Try these tips to help you recapture your spirit.

31/03/2020

Be gentle with yourself 🧘‍♀️

29/03/2020

Ever wondered what is the purpose of my life?
An existential crisis is often at the root of emotional struggles such as anxiety or depression. We question our meaning and purpose and yearn to feel our life is of value. Modern life is often devoid of purposeful activity and we can feel empty or alone.
Ironically there are many people using the coronavirus constraints as a way to find meaning in our day to day life:
Greater appreciation of good health
Helping others who are vulnerable
Reaching out to connect with loved ones
Staying home for a greater good
Time to ponder our future goals

It’s worth taking this time to reflect on what’s important to us.
For further reading I highly recommend
“ Man’s search for meaning “ by Viktor Frankl

27/03/2020

Our current environment is challenging our mental wellbeing so I’m offering a Free phone counselling session for anyone struggling:
How to manage emotions
Understanding what’s going on for you
Tips and strategies for your mental health
Email me at: pravania.psych@gmail.com

I can also do online counselling sessions if needed
Check our my page for more tips or to contact me.