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.

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.

The Parent, Adult, and Child model from Transactional Analysis helps us understand the different parts of ourselves that shape how we think, feel, and behave. Learn how to recognise these ego states, respond more calmly, and build healthier patterns in your relationships.