DeJhanie Brown

We’ve all been there: the moment when the lid on the pressure cooker of our day-to-day life starts rattling. Small irritations. Deeper frustrations. Old wounds we’d rather ignore. Venting can help move us from merely functioning to living.  In this article, we’ll explore why venting matters, why we should all give ourselves permission to vent, the pros and cons of doing it (and doing it badly), and why coming into therapy to vent is not just useful—it’s transformational. Why Venting Matters...

You may appear sharp, capable, resilient. You deliver, you contribute, you lead. Yet beneath the surface you sense a constant pulse of tension, a hidden undercurrent of worry or self-doubt that never quite lets you rest. That is the terrain of high-functioning anxiety. Who this is for This section is intended for you if you recognise any of the following: You are reliable, driven, dependable—but you frequently feel “on” and rarely get to switch off. You excel in your role or profession, but...