Catherine Hannah 12/9/26 Catherine Hannah 12/9/26

Controversial Opinion: I do get attached as a therapist.

We are supposed to get attached.

Not in a way that becomes enmeshment, rescuing or saviourism, but in a way that is rooted in safety, genuine care and compassion.

I could have all the skills in CBT, or the best therapeutic modality, but this doesn’t support lasting change.
The relationship does.

Let the work affect you.

Let yourself feel.

You will be better off for it.

Catherine Hannah 1/4/26 Catherine Hannah 1/4/26

If people are set on misunderstanding you, let them.

Feeling constantly misunderstood in conflict can leave you questioning yourself and trying harder to be heard. This blog explores why some people won’t meet you halfway, and how to protect your energy, set boundaries, and stop chasing understanding in the wrong spaces.

Catherine Hannah 22/3/26 Catherine Hannah 22/3/26

The Hidden Role of Anger in Highly Empathic Women: What If Your Anger Might Be Trying to Protect You?

When you have high levels of empathy, it’s easy to end up in relationships where you are over-giving and under-supported. This blog explores how anger, often suppressed, may actually be trying to protect you and guide you towards healthier, more reciprocal relationships

Catherine Hannah 16/2/26 Catherine Hannah 16/2/26

How do we actually love ourselves? (When it has never been easy).

How do we actually love ourselves? Self-love isn’t a switch to flick on, but a compassionate practice rooted in understanding self-abandonment and learning to come back to yourself.