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Friendships, appearance, belonging and social media can become closely linked to a teen girl’s sense of self-worth. Helping girls build body respect, recognise healthy friendships and develop an identity beyond comparison can provide an important foundation during adolescence.

“I’m exhausted, but I don’t really know why.” This is one of the most common things women say when they have been functioning for a long time under pressure. There may be no obvious crisis. Nothing dramatic has happened. Life is still moving. Work is getting done. Children are being cared for. Meals appear. Forms are signed. Birthdays are remembered. Appointments are booked. Everyone gets where they need to go. From the outside, everything can look organised. Inside, it can f

When Coping Starts Costing You: Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety Micro-breaks can help create safety for your nervous system, sustainable rhythms, support your wellbeing and reduce high-functioning anxiety. Many high-achieving women describe the same quiet contradiction. On the outside, life looks fine. Work is getting done. Family and responsibilities are being managed. You are showing up, keeping things moving, and doing what needs to be done. Inside, it feels very di

Anxiety in Teen Girls - Signs, symptoms, causes and support for parents

Girls will often mask their anxiety at school. When School Feels Too Hard: Understanding School Avoidance and Anxiety in Girls Aged 10–15 Recently in my clinic, I’ve been seeing a growing number of girls between 10 and 15 who desperately want to go to school, but whose anxiety is making it feel unbearable. These are thoughtful, sensitive girls. Many are bright, kind, and conscientious. And many families arrive feeling exhausted, worried, and unsure how to help without making

Many women who experience burnout do not lack motivation, resilience, or capability. They are teachers who care deeply about their students, health professionals who give everything to their patients, and leaders who carry responsibility quietly and competently. Burnout does not happen because they are doing life wrong. It occurs because life has gradually become about coping rather than living. Days are full, but something essential feels missing. The Japanese concept of Iki