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Psychology & Growth: Insights and Resources
Written for people who want to understand themselves more deeply, not just cope more efficiently.
These articles draw on psychology, lived experience, and fourteen years of clinical work. They are here for people who are carrying more than others can see, and who sense that something deeper is worth exploring.
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When Caring Feels Exhausting: Emotional Exhaustion, Compassion Fatigue, and Boundaries in Relationships
A psychologist explains why caring for others can become emotionally exhausting. Explore emotional exhaustion in relationships, secondary stress, caregiving, boundaries, and sustainable care.
Dr Tiffany Leung
18 min read
Different Types of Therapy and How They Work: A Psychologist's Guide
Learn about 10 types of therapy from CBT, DBT, and psychodynamic to person-centred, EMDR, and integrative approaches. Understand trauma-informed and culturally adaptive principles, and learn how each approach works and find what fits you best.
Dr Tiffany Leung
10 min read
Self-Growth in Therapy (Advanced Part 2): The Deeper Layers of Self-Work in Therapy
This is the advanced part 2 from Self-growth in thearpy series: Explore the deeper work in therapy — inner conflict, emotional safety, balance, relational stuckness. A psychologist’s reflection on mid-stage growth.
Dr Tiffany Leung
7 min read
Self-Growth in Therapy (Advanced Part 1): What Happens After You Start Self-Work in Therapy
Discover 5 early signs of growth in therapy — from emotional insight to self-awareness. A psychologist's guide (advanced part 1 post) to what really begins to change in her self-growth in therapy series.
Dr Tiffany Leung
5 min read
Self-Growth in Therapy (Foundation): A Psychologist’s Guide to Inner Work and Emotional Wellbeing in Therapy
Self-growth in therapy explained by Dr Tiffany Leung, explore core qualities for lasting change, what Does It Mean to Be Psychologically Well — Exploring 4 Foundations of a Healthy Inner Life.
Dr Tiffany Leung
6 min read
Personal Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide for Therapists, Counsellors and Counselling Psychologists (Qualified and Those in Training)
Explore why personal therapy is essential for therapists, counsellors, and psychologists—from training to professional growth and burnout...
Dr Tiffany Leung
7 min read
The Power of the Growth Mindset in Therapy
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities are not fixed but can be cultivated through dedication and learning.
Dr Tiffany Leung
6 min read
Why I Do Not Explicitly Set Endings with My Therapy Clients
I’m writing this article with you in mind because I believe it’s important to normalize conversations like Endings in Therapy or not.
Dr Tiffany Leung
4 min read
Celebrating Chinese & Lunar New Year While 'Abroad'
Chinese and Lunar New Year have come and gone, and for those of us living abroad—whether studying, working, or settled in a new place...
Dr Tiffany Leung
2 min read
Growth-Oriented Therapy: More Than Healing
Growth based Therapy is far more than just about solving problems—it’s about growing, evolving, and becoming the best version of yourself.
Dr Tiffany Leung
4 min read
Why Couple Therapy Can Transform Your Relationships: The Role of a Psychologist / therapist /Counsellor
Why Couple Therapy Can Transform Your Relationships, its clear benefits to your lives, & The Role of a Psychologist / therapist /Counsellor.
Dr Tiffany Leung
4 min read
Professional Clinical Supervision: A Foundation for Growth in Counselling, Therapy, Psychology, and Nursing
This article breaks down the benefits of having professional clinical supervision & a good clinical supervisor by experienced psychologist.
Dr Tiffany Leung
4 min read
Anticipatory Stress before the Chinese/Lunear New Year?
Home, family, dreams – CNY is a symbol of togetherness, but it can also trigger complex emotions. How do we prepare for both the joy and the
Dr Tiffany Leung
2 min read
5 Common Questions Chinese Individuals Want to Know About Psychology and Mental Health🌟
Psychologist to answer 5 Common Questions about Psychology and Mental Health which many Chinese ask, to know more about the subjects.
Dr Tiffany Leung
6 min read
The Impact of Culture on Mental Health Therapy: Why it Matters
Here we’ll explore what we mean by culture, why it’s so important in therapy, and how you can advocate for culturally sensitive support.
Dr Tiffany Leung
5 min read
Long-Term Psychological Therapy: Understanding Its Benefits, Challenges and Transformative Power
This article talks about what is long term mental health therapy, what it really does and its benefits.
Dr Tiffany Leung
5 min read
What Can I do Aside Attending Therapy? Different Self-Help Strategies to Support Our Mental Health
This article lists Different Kinds of Mental Health Support, including self-help, one can benefit and gain from.
Dr Tiffany Leung
3 min read
How to Find the Right Therapist /Psychologist /Practitioner for Me?
Finding the right practitioner/therapist/psychologist is very important for anyone receiving therapy and mental health support.
Dr Tiffany Leung
4 min read
5 Real Tips You Really Wish to Know before Starting Therapy
Here I share 5 Real Tips You Really Wish to Know before Starting Therapy, including common traps which influence the therapy taking decision
Dr Tiffany Leung
6 min read
5 Common Myths About Mental Health Therapy (and What Therapy Really is)
Here I breakdown some common myths about attending therapy, and talk about what it's really all about.
Dr Tiffany Leung
6 min read
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