Stephanie Sam - Psychologist BSc, MSc

23/01/2026

👏 Emerging Leader Spotlight!

We are delighted to recognize Stephanie Sam as Emerging Leader of the Week at the 2025 Global Learning Leadership Institute. A counselling psychologist and passionate mental health advocate, Stephanie brings warmth, professionalism, and a deep commitment to culturally responsive and ethical care.

With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology (Distinction) from the University of the West Indies, Cavehill, Barbados, Stephanie has built meaningful experience working with children, youth, adults, and individuals with special needs. Her work is grounded in compassion, inclusivity, and a strong respect for the diverse social and cultural contexts that shape mental health and wellbeing.

Stephanie is actively engaged in youth development initiatives, regional mental health advocacy, and community-based efforts that promote emotional wellbeing and resilience. As a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Association of Psychologists (TTAP), she continues to contribute to the growth of the profession while amplifying the importance of accessible, ethical, and human-centered psychological care.

🌍✨ Celebrating an emerging leader whose dedication, empathy, and vision are shaping the future of psychology and mental health in the Caribbean and beyond.

23/12/2025

Wishing you a peaceful and restorative Christmas season. Take moments to reflect, connect meaningfully with loved ones, and support your nervous system regulation. Prioritize your emotional well-being, cultivate resilience, and approach yourself and others with kindness and compassion. Presence, balance, and mindful attention are the greatest gifts you can give yourself and those around you this season. May you have a gentle Christmas ✨

12/12/2025

Christmas lights are meant to shine brightly, but often they arrive tangled—just like our emotions. The holiday season can bring joy, but it can also highlight feelings of grief, loss, or unresolved emotions.🪢

It’s normal to feel a mix of emotions during this time. Just as tangled lights require patience to arrange, our feelings need gentle attention, understanding, and care. Step by step, small actions—pausing, reflecting, or seeking support—can help bring clarity and light.

This season, allow yourself the space to acknowledge grief and still find moments of warmth and brightness. Even amidst complexity, light can shine through. 💡

11/12/2025

All I want for Christmas is for hearts to rest, minds to breathe, and for each person to know they are worthy of peace. 🌲🎁

I understand what it means to be human, to experience grief, and to feel the weight of loss on multiple occasions. The holidays can amplify these feelings and it can also bring added pressure, financial stress, loneliness, and the expectation to appear joyful even when the heart is heavy.

As a therapist, I walk alongside clients through these experiences every day, and I also acknowledge my own encounters with grief. These shared experiences connect us in our humanity and emphasize the importance of compassion, both for ourselves and for others.

This season, it is essential to honour your emotions, set boundaries, and allow yourself rest. You are allowed to feel deeply, to grieve, to pause, and to move through the holidays at your own pace. Know that you are not alone. You are seen. You are loved. You are worthy. Peace, gentleness, and healing are not luxuries—they are necessities.

May this Christmas be a time to practice understanding, to offer grace to yourself, and to extend the same kindness to those around you. Even amid life’s challenges, you deserve moments of hope, rest and authentic connection.

You are not alone 💙

11/12/2025

Let this Christmas be a moment of psychological renewal—where you honour your emotions, acknowledge your needs, and choose what supports your long-term mental health.
In a season that often brings pressure, comparison, and emotional overload, remember that it is valid to slow down and care for your inner world.
Give yourself permission to rest, to set boundaries without guilt, and to engage only in what aligns with your well-being.
Whether this year brought joy, grief, exhaustion, or growth, your feelings deserve space.
May this season ground you in clarity, strengthen your resilience, and remind you that tending to your mental health is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give yourself.

10/12/2025

Our Everyday Essentials are simple: dignity, justice, and respect for every human being.

Human Rights Day 2025 calls us to recognize that these essentials are not ideals reserved for special occasions—they are the foundation of a healthy, compassionate, and equitable society. When every person is treated with fairness, safety, and dignity, communities grow stronger, trust is restored, and wellbeing flourishes.

Let this day serve as a reminder that human rights must be lived out in our daily actions: in how we speak to one another, how we protect the vulnerable, and how we create spaces where every voice can be heard. Upholding human rights is not a task for a few—it is a collective responsibility.

May we continue to champion dignity, justice, and respect as the everyday essentials that belong to us all.

08/12/2025

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