People-pleasing can look like kindness from the outside, but inside it may feel like anxiety, guilt and self-abandonment. This article explores how the Adapted Child in Transactional Analysis can help explain why saying no can feel unsafe, and how therapy can support healthier boundaries.

In Transactional Analysis, the Critical Parent is one way of understanding the harsh inner voice that can fuel self-criticism, shame, perfectionism, anxiety and low self-worth. This article explores where that voice may come from, how it can show up, and how therapy can help you respond to it differently.

Wondering what therapy with me is actually like? I explain how I combine practical CBT-informed tools, reflective exploration, and optional between-session reflection to support deeper self-understanding and meaningful change.

Inner child work helps you connect with younger parts of yourself that still carry old wounds. Combined with Transactional Analysis, it offers a clear path to healing, growth, and healthier relationships.