Mandy Smith

Secure attachment is crucial in relationships as it fosters trust, intimacy, and effective communication, allowing partners to feel safe and valued. Individuals with secure attachment styles are better equipped to navigate conflicts, express their needs, and support each other emotionally. But what if your attachment style isn’t so secure?  Don’t worry, by taking the time to reflect on your attachment style, you can begin to build up and strengthen the areas you may be lacking. Read through...

Counselling is often surrounded by misconceptions that can lead to confusion about its true purpose and benefits. As a Counsellor, I’ve been asked on multiple occasions by friends and family, “So, what exactly do you do?”. I can’t blame them; we see in movies all the time the portrayal of the eccentric Counsellor, seemingly with the ability to read minds, providing instant solutions to very complex problems.  Unfortunately, counsellors do not have mind-reading abilities, nor access to an...

Movember: A Month for Men's Mental Health Awareness   Movember is more than just a month dedicated to growing moustaches; it’s a global movement that raises awareness of men’s health issues, particularly mental health. As we embrace this initiative every November, it’s crucial to focus on why men’s mental health deserves our attention and support, especially in Hong Kong. Why Focus on Men's Mental Health? Men’s mental health is often overlooked, yet it plays a vital role in overall...