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Vicky Tan
The “dance” of old family patterns and what to do about it
December 21, 2021
I spoke recently on ABC Radio National’s Life Matters program about the psychology behind why we regress to our teenage…
FAQ: Counselling for young people
November 2, 2021
I see a lot of young people aged 12 and up. So, I get lots of questions from parents about…
Getting around our hard-wired self-talk
August 27, 2020
A couple of months ago, ABC Radio National's Life Matters program asked if I would discuss negative self-talk on their…
Resources for coping with Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 27, 2020
It's a little sad that I've now got more time to write in the midst of COVID-19! On the one…
Intentional and imperfect resolutions
January 16, 2019
Happy new year! People I've seen both inside and outside of my counselling sessions have been talking about what they…
Note to self: USE COPING SKILLS (and bonus wholesome memes!)
October 9, 2018
It’s been a while since I’ve posted here; work and life got busy. What better way to break the silence…
Thank you instead of sorry
March 27, 2018
Sometimes, painful experiences leave us feeling like we're bad just for existing - for taking up people's time, space, and…
A useful analogy for counselling
January 25, 2018
When I first started studying psychology, I remember trying to explain to my parents that no, therapy is not about…
Expressing appreciation
December 13, 2017
There's something about the end of the year that makes me stop, reflect, and appreciate the people around me even…
How to cope with your emotions when you’re convinced others have it worse
November 7, 2017
It was sad to hear them say these things about themselves because what was happening in their lives was indeed…
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