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We're now offering free 20-min introductory sessions with select therapists. Book your free in-person or online therapy session today...

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Therapy

A peek behind the curtain of therapy. We demystify the process, share tips, and offer honest reflections on what it means to heal.

A bright warmly lit therapy room with three chairs

Softening After Surviving: The Radical Act of Starting Therapy Later in Life

Discover how starting therapy later in life can be a radical act of self-kindness as we grow older—easing burnout, healing grief, and nurturing emotional wellbeing.
  • Therapy

It’s Coaching – But Not As You Know It: A Note from Our Founder

We’ve made it pretty clear in the past how we feel about coaches pretending to be therapists - but maybe less clear on how we feel about coaching itself…
  • Therapy

The Self Space Social  – Your New Home for Mental Maintenance

  • Emotions
  • Therapy
  • Relationships
  • Stories

April | The Myth of the Unmessy Therapist

  • Emotions
  • Therapy
  • Stories
  • Work

January | No more ‘New Year, New Me’

Let’s resolve not to make resolutions……EVER Instead, let’s decide daily what we are fighting for & practice with rigour ‘everyday mental maintenance’
  • Self
  • Emotions
  • Therapy
  • Relationships

How to Get the Most Out of Your Therapy Journey, in Person or Online

Therapy is your space to explore, grow, and thrive. Here’s how to show up, stay curious, and make the most of every session—because investing in yourself is always worth it.
  • Guides
  • Self
  • Therapy

Is Therapy Working? How to Know if You’re on the Right Track

Therapy isn’t a straight line—it’s more like a two-step, a shuffle, and a stumble forward. Reflect, reset, and trust the process—because even the smallest wins mean you’re moving in the right direction.
  • Guides
  • Self
  • Therapy

Which Type of Therapy Is Right for Me?

Starting therapy is a big step—choosing the right type? Even bigger. From CBT to arts-based approaches, explore the options and find the one that feels right for you. Therapy is personal, and your path is yours to choose.
  • Guides
  • Self
  • Therapy

Therapist Manifesto

At Self Space, we champion therapy that is unapologetically human, relational, and real. Our Therapist Manifesto is a reminder that healing isn’t found in perfection or expertise, but in connection, curiosity, and creativity. It’s about being present, fostering change, and walking alongside our clients in their journey.
  • Therapy
Childhood Trauma

Understanding Childhood Trauma

After meeting thousands of people within our work, we have come to the conclusion that there is no such thing as an uneventful childhood; no such thing as an upbringing without at least one wounding experience...
  • Guides
  • Self
  • Emotions
  • Therapy
That's all folks!

Newsletter

Monthly, therapist-written reflections to support your growth.