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Children & Adolescents 8 min read

Anxiety and separation anxiety in children: signs and a guide for parents

What anxiety looks like in a child, when separation anxiety is expected, and when support is worth asking for — with steps that help at home.

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Children & Adolescents 8 min read

Learning difficulties in children: signs and assessment

What happens in a child who struggles to get reading, mixes letters up, and makes no progress despite trying? Signs, the questions that separate them, and how assessment works.

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Children & Adolescents 8 min read

Tantrums and anger in children: when is it normal, when does it need support?

Why tantrums happen, which ages to expect them, what helps in the moment — and the signs that make an assessment worth asking for.

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Children & Adolescents 8 min read

Autism spectrum disorder: early signs and a guide for parents

Which signs appear at which age, when to ask for an assessment, and what you can do while you wait. A step-by-step guide for parents.

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Children & Adolescents 7 min read

Child psychologist: when to seek one

What a child psychologist does, when families come, and what happens in the first session. A plain guide for parents.

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Assessment 8 min read

Neuropsychological assessment: what it is and when

Which domains are measured, how the process runs, what the report contains — a guide for families and individuals considering an assessment.

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Children & Adolescents 7 min read

Parent counselling: what it is and when to come

A process that runs without the child in the room. How it differs from family therapy, what gets discussed, and when it helps.

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Online Therapy 6 min read

Which language should therapy be in? Turkish or English

Which language emotions come out in varies from person to person. Choosing, switching, and English session options in Famagusta.

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Children & Adolescents 8 min read

School refusal: when your child won't go to school

Morning stomach aches, tears at the gate, the daily "can I stay home just today?" Symptoms, causes and what actually helps.

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Anxiety & Burnout 8 min read

What is an anxiety disorder? Symptoms, causes and treatment

A comprehensive guide to one of the most common psychological issues affecting daily life.

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Anxiety & Burnout 8 min read

What is depression? How is it different from sadness?

A guide covering DSM-5 criteria, types and evidence-based treatment options for depression.

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Anxiety & Burnout 7 min read

Panic attack symptoms, causes and what to do

Understanding what happens during a panic attack and how to manage it effectively.

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Therapy Guide 6 min read

Psychologist or psychiatrist? Which is right for you?

Understanding the difference and knowing when to see each professional.

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Therapy Guide 7 min read

7 things to know before starting therapy

An honest guide to setting expectations and getting the most from your first sessions.

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Therapy Guide 5 min read

When should you go to therapy? 7 important signs

Recognising the signs that it is time to seek psychological support is the first step.

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Students 6 min read

5 evidence-based ways to cope with exam anxiety

Concrete research-backed strategies that reduce anxiety and improve exam performance.

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Students 7 min read

Mental health support for international students in Famagusta

Culture shock, loneliness, academic pressure — and where to find English-language support in North Cyprus.

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Therapy Guide 6 min read

Anxiety and depression: how to find a psychologist in North Cyprus

Practical steps to find an English-speaking psychologist in TRNC for expats and students.

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Therapy Guide 6 min read

Online therapy in North Cyprus: how it works and who it's for

How video sessions work, who benefits most, and how to start from anywhere in TRNC.

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Children & Family 6 min read

Family therapy in Famagusta: when should the whole family come together?

How family therapy differs from individual therapy and when it's the right choice in North Cyprus.

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Relationships 7 min read

Couples therapy in Famagusta: when, why and how to start

Recognising the signs that a relationship could benefit from professional support — and what to expect.

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Students 6 min read

Psychological support for university students in Famagusta: a complete guide

Exam stress, homesickness, identity questions — and where to find support as a university student in Famagusta.

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Therapy Guide 6 min read

Getting psychological support in North Cyprus: what you need to know

How therapy works in TRNC, the difference between psychologist and psychiatrist, and how to take the first step.

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Children & Adolescents 9 min read

What is ADHD? Recognising attention deficit symptoms in children

Hyperactivity or ADHD? A parent's guide to symptoms, the assessment process and support options.

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Anxiety & Burnout 6 min read

What is Anxiety? Symptoms and How to Recognise It

What is anxiety and what are the symptoms? Learn to recognise anxiety, understand the difference from normal worry, and find out when to seek help from a psychologist in North Cyprus.

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Trauma & Healing 6 min read

The brain-body connection: how is trauma stored in the body?

Why are emotions felt in the body? The somatic traces of trauma and paths to healing.

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Therapy Guide 6 min read

Is online therapy as effective as in-person? What the research says

Meta-analyses show video therapy delivers outcomes equivalent to face-to-face sessions for depression, anxiety and trauma.

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Anxiety & Burnout 7 min read

What is burnout? How it differs from work stress and how to recover

Tiredness lifts once you rest; burnout doesn't. This article helps you tell the two apart — and find your way out.

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