This blog combines therapeutic insight with lived experience. I write about mental health, identity, and the emotional texture of everyday life — especially through the lens of living abroad. Many posts include activities and reflection tools to help you engage actively with the ideas to form your own insights.
You'll find essays, exercises, and honest observations — some personal, some professional, all designed to prompt thought and self-awareness. This is a space for exploration, for asking questions, and for staying with complexity a little longer.
I recently watched a thoughtful and well-researched video by the YouTube channel Dr. Josef, exploring the risks of cannabis use, particularly from a mental health perspective. While the scientific studies are still evolving, the video does a great job presenting emerging evidence around the effects of heavy cannabis use, especially its links to...
At a recent birthday party in Paris, I met Nis Burkule.
Hello, I'm Robert. I'm a therapist based in Paris, and I run corporate mindfulness workshops in English, combining theatre techniques and mindfulness practices. These sessions are designed to help teams reduce stress, boost creativity, and develop presence—skills that are becoming more valuable in today's demanding work environments.
In my work as a couples counsellor, a significant part of what I do revolves around helping partners develop healthy communication habits. I use the word "work" deliberately because effective communication isn't something that comes effortlessly to most people. It requires time, concentration, and commitment from both partners—often in the face of...
Hard Truths (Deux Soeurs) is a deeply moving 2024 drama from British veteran film-maker Mike Leigh that explores the complex dynamics of two families. Despite what the trailer might suggest, this is neither a feel-good movie nor a comedy. Instead, it offers an intimate and unflinching look at the emotional struggles of everyday people. The film...
All of Us Strangers is a film several people have mentioned to me lately.
If the title of this post broke your brain a little, I can understand.
It's been an honour to work with many neurodivergent clients in my therapy practice.
