Couples therapy isn’t just for improving relationships—it can also be incredibly valuable during or after separation, divorce, or a breakup. Whether you’re looking for guidance on navigating emotional challenges, co-parenting effectively, or simply gaining closure, therapy can provide essential support and tools to make these transitions smoother and healthier. Learn how couples therapy can help you communicate better, process emotions, and build a cooperative approach moving forward.

Have you ever found yourself emphasising certain aspects of your story to make it more convincing? We've all been there.

Especially when dealing with family, the temptation to simplify a complex situation is powerful.

Family dynamics can be deeply complicated, filled with mixed emotions, resentments, and ambivalence. It’s easy to reduce family members to one-dimensional labels, but doing so limits our ability to heal and grow. In this post, we explore the dangers of the single story and how embracing complexity can lead to true understanding and healing. Therapy can provide the space to untangle your family narrative, embrace nuance, and find a path to empathy, compassion, and healthier relationships. At Kaki Psychology, we offer support for those navigating difficult family dynamics, emotional growth, and personal healing.

There is an increasing dialogue about diagnoses, with more individuals identifying with labels they have learned online.

Naming, language, and frameworks are all important tools for destigmatising and containing various experiences.

Yet, labels can also obstruct our efforts for positive change. They create meaning that can trigger strong emotions, which may hinder the search for a specific and effective solution.

Without nuance, labels and categories can restrict your possibilities, increase helplessness, heighten judgement of others, and harm your relationships.

In this blog post, Dr. Natasha Tung, a Clinical Psychologist and Couples Counsellor in Prahran, Melbourne, discusses the impact of diagnoses and labels on mental health. While helpful for understanding certain issues, these labels can limit personal growth, create stigma, and fuel negative emotions. Learn how to move beyond diagnoses for a more empowering approach to mental well-being.

We tell ourselves stories to justify our actions, soften our mistakes, and protect our self-image. While this is natural, avoiding self-honesty can keep us stuck in patterns of regret, low self-esteem, and unfulfilled goals. True growth comes from confronting ourselves without crushing ourselves. In this article, we explore why we deceive ourselves, how it affects us, and how to cultivate self-awareness with compassion.

As the year ends, reflection often brings gratitude—but also regret. While regret can be painful, it’s also a powerful tool for self-awareness and change. Avoiding it keeps us stuck, while embracing it with curiosity helps clarify our values and guide us toward meaningful growth. In this article, we explore how to navigate regret constructively, break free from unhelpful rumination, and use it as a catalyst for self-improvement—without falling into self-judgment.