Failure is a misunderstood friend — mistakes can “pay it forward”
Framing drives feelings.
What we repeat to ourselves and the perspective we choose largely shape how we feel about it. In particular, how we perceive failure will define our relationship with it.
Failure isn't something to avoid—it's a necessary part of growth. When you shift your perspective on mistakes, they become powerful learning tools. In therapy, we can explore how reframing failure can help you move past shame and embrace personal and professional growth.
Learn to view mistakes as stepping stones to success. Book a session with Dr Natasha Tung at Kaki Psychology, a trauma-informed clinical psychologist and couples counsellor in Prahran, Melbourne, today.
What to Look For in a Therapist? Beyond the Credentials: What Really Matters
There's a less-discussed yet vital aspect that can significantly impact the therapeutic process: the therapist's own personal growth, deliberate practice, and self-awareness.
When looking for a therapist, it’s important to go beyond their credentials and experience. Dr. Natasha Tung, a trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist and Couples Counsellor in Prahran, Melbourne, explains why a therapist’s personal growth, self-awareness, and ability to confront discomfort can significantly impact the therapeutic process. Learn what really matters in building a therapeutic relationship that empowers you to make lasting change
Regret - why it’s important and how to harness its power
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.
To all who of you who are hard on yourselves
To all of you who are hard on yourselves.
You are constantly chiding yourself for decisions you've made, time you've wasted, and for not being good enough. You see all the ways you should have, could have, done better.
This constant questioning of yourself is exhausting
If we constantly depend on outcomes or people's responses to feel good about ourselves, this feeling will likely be unstable and fleeting; hard-earned yet quickly lost.