Many people struggle with feelings of not being good enough or with a persistent sense of low self-esteem or diminished self-worth. They may question their decisions, worry about how others perceive them, or find it difficult to express their needs in relationships. Self-esteem difficulties can appear in subtle ways: constantly apologising, overthinking conversations, feeling responsible […]
Author Archives: Janaina Mahe
Many people notice that their relationships become one of the places where emotional struggles appear most strongly. They may find themselves reacting more intensely than they expect, feeling easily hurt, withdrawing from closeness, or struggling to trust their partner. These patterns can be confusing. Someone might think, “Why do I react like this?” or “Why […]
Many people notice periods in their lives when they feel constantly tense, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. They may feel easily triggered, struggle to relax, or find themselves reacting more strongly to situations than they would like. These experiences can sometimes be connected to what is often called survival mode, when the nervous system remains in […]
Many people experience moments when their mind feels constantly active — replaying conversations, worrying about the future, analysing situations repeatedly, or questioning decisions long after they have been made. This experience is often described as overthinking. While reflection and thinking are natural parts of human life, persistent overthinking can become exhausting. It can affect sleep, […]
Most couples don’t break down because they don’t love each other. They break down because what they feel doesn’t move. In my work with couples, I often explain emotions in a simple way: Emotion is energy in motion. When an emotion is allowed — felt in the body, named honestly, expressed safely — it moves. […]
I’ve always believed that life leaves us clues — little signs that we’re moving in the right direction, even when everything feels impossible. And nothing felt more impossible than the moment I first decided I wanted to go to London. Because the truth is simple and brutal: I didn’t have a penny. Not for the […]
“In the hush of that airport bathroom, I stared into the mirror and surrendered—I trusted life to guide me.” The second flight of my life was the one that changed everything. The first had been a short hop across Brazil, no more than half an hour. But this time, I was stepping into […]
There wasn’t one single moment that made me leave Brazil. It was a collection of moments, feelings, and deep truths that built up inside me like waves — until they could no longer be ignored. But there was one moment when I knew: I can’t live here. Not like this. Not as myself. One of […]
When I work with my clients — whether they come to therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship issues, or simply wanting to reconnect with themselves — there is one deep truth I always return to: the most important relationship you will ever have is the relationship you have with yourself. The way you […]
When I was growing up, my environment was unpredictable. There were times when it was very, very good — full of warmth, love, and laughter. And there were other times when it was deeply painful and chaotic. In that environment, I learned to sense people deeply, to read the energy in the room, and to […]










