Leaving religion isn’t just about changing beliefs, it’s about learning how to think and choose for yourself again. This post explores the psychological impact of religious trauma, why freedom of thought feels so unsettling at first, and how people slowly rebuild a sense of autonomy, meaning, and self-trust after leaving faith.

Early-career psychologists juggle enthusiasm, doubt, and the occasional panic. Supervision is the quiet space where all three get a bit of perspective.

If you’re burnt out, you don’t need more grit, you need less on your plate. This is your permission slip to drop the ball and recover.

Insight in therapy can feel powerful, but it’s not enough on its own. Real change happens when you take what you’ve learned and put it into practice. This post explores why your brain needs experience (not just thoughts) to believe new ideas, how endless “insight” can sometimes become avoidance, and why the work you do between sessions matters just as much as what happens in the therapy room.

We like to think we’d never fall for a cult. We imagine robed figures, remote compounds, and the kind of chanting that makes your neighbours call the police. But cult dynamics also thrive in wellness groups, online movements, corporate retreats, and anywhere someone’s selling certainty with a side of charisma.

Social anxiety feels like living on a mental replay loop. Learn why it happens, how avoidance worsens it, and why exposure therapy really works.