When we talk about sex, we often picture desire, pleasure, and intimacy. But for many women, sex is not a source of joy. Instead, it can be marked by pain, fear or even impossibility. One of the most misunderstood conditions behind painful sex is vaginismus. Vaginismus is not simply “in your head,” nor is it […]
When we’ve experienced trauma, those heavy, hurtful memories and traumatic past experiences can still impact us, even years later. Trauma can hang around us, as though we’re carrying an oppressively heavy weight, or feeling suffocated by inexplicable fear. It can be controlling, affecting our bodies and minds, causing unwanted physical sensations, limiting our freedom, or […]
There’s something quietly life-changing about hearing your inner world spoken aloud by someone else. Perhaps it’s a stranger on TikTok or Instagram talking about neurodivergent sensory sensitivities, masking, time differences, rejection sensitivity, or autistic burnout… …And something in you stirs. This is not just a flicker of curiosity. It is the moment when the unnamed […]
We are not just individuals; we are shaped by our relationships, by the people who raise us, the culture we come from, and the stories we tell. – Dr. Esther Perel, Psychotherapist In a world more interconnected than ever before, families are no longer shaped by a single cultural narrative. Children grow up straddling multiple […]
In a culture wired for noise—constant notifications, information overload and endless scrolling—there’s one act that remains quietly radical: listening. Not the nod-and-smile variety, but real listening. Often overlooked, listening is more than a communication tool; it’s a pathway to better relationships, stronger teams and improved emotional wellbeing. On World Listening Day 2025, we’re calling attention […]
What if the quiet voice whispering “you’re not enough” wasn’t a flaw in your character, but a reflection of a culture that taught you to measure yourself by impossible standards? In our sessions at Leone Centre, clients often bring the ache of not feeling good enough. It shows up subtly—perfectionism masked as ambition, guilt around […]
“The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.” – Esther Perel, Psychotherapist Nowhere is this more evident than in the landscape of family life with autism. Autism doesn’t just affect one individual—it reshapes the rhythms, roles, and relationships of the entire household. But with the right understanding, support, and therapeutic care, families […]
Psychosexual therapy supports individuals and couples in navigating a wide range of sexual difficulties, including low desire, performance anxiety, painful sex, and challenges around intimacy or sexual identity. EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) can offer effective, trauma-informed support. Whether delivered in person or through online therapy, EMDR helps reprocess emotional blocks, and reduce […]
Do you feel exhausted like you’re moving through the day in a blur, no matter how much you rest, and struggle to make it through without dragging your feet, physically or mentally? You’re not alone. Millions of people experience feeling chronically tired, or chronic fatigue, but for many, the cause isn’t just physical — it’s […]
A truth that is often left unspoken when it comes to men’s mental health, for many men, the idea of having emotions, let alone expressing them, was never part of the conversation growing up. Many of us were raised on that model of stoicism and silent strength, and in some ways, it made sense. Generations […]
