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Self-Sabotage in Relationships: Why We Push People Away
Self-sabotage in relationships is a deeply human experience. It can be confusing and painful to find yourself pushing away the very...

Orly Miller
Jun 242 min read
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The Psychology of Obsessive Love and How to Heal
Obsessive love can feel overwhelming, confusing, and at times even isolating. It is often marked by intense longing, emotional...

Orly Miller
Jun 192 min read
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Recognising Emotional Dependency vs Healthy Connection
In relationships, emotional closeness is essential. Feeling connected, supported, and valued by others is part of what makes life...

Orly Miller
Jun 172 min read
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How Therapy Can Help You Navigate Major Life Transitions
Life transitions can be both exciting and unsettling. Whether it is moving to a new city, starting or ending a relationship, changing...

Orly Miller
Jun 122 min read
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Attachment Styles and How They Impact Adult Relationships
Our earliest experiences with caregivers shape how we connect with others throughout our lives. This blueprint, known as attachment...

Orly Miller
Jun 102 min read
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Signs You Are Emotionally Exhausted (And How Therapy Can Help You Recharge)
Emotional exhaustion can be difficult to spot because it often builds up slowly over time. You might be moving through your days, doing...

Orly Miller
Jun 52 min read
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The Power of Self-Compassion in Healing Emotional Wounds
When we are hurting, it can be easy to turn against ourselves. Harsh self-criticism, shame, and internalised blame often rise to the...

Orly Miller
Jun 32 min read
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How CBT Techniques Can Help You Reframe Negative Thinking
Negative thinking patterns can feel like an invisible weight, shaping how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you....

Orly Miller
May 292 min read
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Overthinking vs. Anxiety: How to Know the Difference
Many people who seek therapy, whether in Melbourne or online from other parts of Australia, come with a common question: am I just...

Orly Miller
May 272 min read
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Why Emotional Regulation Skills Are the Key to Mental Health
At the heart of mental health is not the absence of difficult emotions, but the ability to navigate them with awareness, resilience, and...

Orly Miller
May 222 min read
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Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Stress Management
Stress has become so woven into daily life that many people barely notice how much it impacts their wellbeing until it begins to feel...

Orly Miller
May 202 min read
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The Importance of Mind-Body Connection in Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is not just a mental experience. It shows up in the body as much as it does in the mind. Many people are looking for ways to...

Orly Miller
May 152 min read
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How to Tell if You Are Experiencing Depression (And What to Do)
Depression can be difficult to recognise, especially when you are used to carrying on through challenges without stopping to check in...

Orly Miller
May 132 min read
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Early Signs of Burnout and How Therapy Can Support Recovery
Burnout is not just about feeling tired or stressed. It is a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion that builds up...

Orly Miller
May 82 min read
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The Difference Between Stress and Anxiety: How Therapy Helps
Stress and anxiety are two words we hear all the time, often used interchangeably. Yet when we slow down and look more closely, we see...

Orly Miller
May 63 min read
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Signs You Might Benefit from Therapy Even If You’re High-Functioning
It is easy to assume that therapy is only for people who are in crisis. If your life appears stable on the surface, you may wonder...

Orly Miller
Apr 282 min read
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Healing from Limerence: A Therapist’s Perspective
As a therapist specialising in limerence, I’ve witnessed the emotional turbulence that can accompany this often misunderstood experience....

Orly Miller
Apr 243 min read
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Limerence Across Cultures: A Universal Experience Shaped by Context
Limerence, an obsessive emotional fixation on another person, is a deeply troubling experience. It tends to emerge in moments of...

Orly Miller
Apr 223 min read
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How to Support Someone Experiencing Limerence
Supporting someone who is experiencing limerence is delicate and emotionally complex. The experience of limerence involves obsessive...

Orly Miller
Apr 173 min read
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10 Myths About Limerence and the Truth Behind Them
Limerence is often described as an intense emotional obsession with another person. It is not just about attraction or romantic...

Orly Miller
Apr 153 min read
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