by Ravi | Dec 28, 2025 | psychoanalysis
Choosing a therapist is a significant commitment. While many people seek help, not everyone is looking for the same kind of help. Use this guide to determine if our approach—focused on trauma, addiction, and the unconscious—aligns with what you need right now. 1....
by Ravi | Dec 28, 2025 | psychoanalysis
How is psychoanalysis different from “regular” talk therapy? Traditional therapies, such as CBT, often focus on managing symptoms and changing immediate behaviors. Psychoanalysis goes deeper. We look for the root causes—the unconscious patterns and past...
by Ravi | Dec 28, 2025 | psychoanalysis
Taking the first step toward counselling is often the hardest part of the journey. If you are living with trauma or addiction, the idea of walking into a room and speaking to a stranger can feel overwhelming. You might wonder: Do I have to tell everything? Will I be...
by Ravi | Jul 17, 2021 | Addiction, Alcohol
Is drinking at any level okay? Alcohol consumption at any level remains deeply controversial. Many researchers argue for the ‘J-shaped curve’. Accordingly, low to moderate consumption of alcohol is viewed as beneficial while excessive drinking remains harmful....
by Ravi | Jul 4, 2021 | Birth, Public health
The effect of COVID on pregnancy & prenatal visits Pregnancy over the past few decades is increasingly a ‘couple’ event. Both mother and father to be are involved in perinatal visits from the very beginning. However, COVID has created a seismic shift in how...
by Ravi | Feb 15, 2021 | psychoanalysis
Do birth plans empower or disempower women. Unfortunately, this issue is far from clear. Here at WellSpeaking, I am seeing more women and couples reporting a birth experience that did not meet their expectations and in more complex cases lead to feelings of birth...
by Ravi | Dec 6, 2020 | Trauma
For many, Christmas is synonymous with family and festivity. But for those navigating trauma or strained family dynamics, it can be a season of profound discomfort, dread, or even re-traumatization. When the world expects “joy and peace,” the reality of a...
by Ravi | Nov 3, 2020 | Research, Trauma
The Silent Witness: Acknowledging Partner Birth Trauma We often describe pregnancy and birth as an emotional rollercoaster, but our focus is almost exclusively on the birthing parent. While understandable, this leaves a significant gap in our care: the partner’s...
by Ravi | Oct 4, 2020 | psychoanalysis
We are currently witnessing a cultural renaissance of language. In contemporary society, personal pronouns have become a gateway to respect, inclusion, and deeper psychological understanding. But why are we suddenly so focused on these small words? It is because...
by Ravi | Sep 16, 2020 | Treatment
One of the most frequent questions I hear is: “How are you different from a Psychiatrist or a Psychologist?” It is an excellent question. The answer depends entirely on how you view your struggles and what kind of transformation you are seeking. Here is a...
Recent Comments