Vasiliki Krikona, Author at language of self | Vasiliki Krikona Counselling

Why you swing between wired and flat?

We live in a culture that has decided urgency is a virtue. But when everything is urgent, nothing really is and somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten how to breathe. Not metaphorically, but quite literally.

The Long Wait: On Penelope, Patience, and Life on Pause

I recently watched the Odyssey and expected to be disappointed, given how integral the story was to my upbringing. Fun fact – I wasn’t. Instead, one thing stayed with me long after the film ended: Penelope. She waits, but keeps herself busy. Weaving, unweaving, managing a kingdom and a bunch of suitors. Somehow still the […]

Are you a people-pleaser?

People-pleasing isn’t a personality trait or a character weakness. For many, it started as something much more basic: a way to stay safe. Do you recognise yourself in any of these patterns?

The culture of urgency (and why we’ve forgotten how to breathe)

We live in a culture that has decided urgency is a virtue. But when everything is urgent, nothing really is and somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten how to breathe. Not metaphorically, but quite literally.

Understanding change (and why feeling stuck is normal)

An explanation of the stages of change model used in counselling and psychotherapy, including ambivalence, readiness for change, and behaviour change. This article explores how the Transtheoretical Model applies in therapy and why feeling stuck is a normal part of the counselling process.

Walk and talk counselling: why moving can make therapy easier

Discover walk and talk therapy in London. Combine movement with counselling to ease anxiety, boost focus, and open up in a natural, outdoor setting.

What low self-esteem actually looks like (and it’s not always what you think)

When people hear “low self-esteem,” they often imagine someone who is very visibly struggling; someone very shy, quiet, occasionally withdrawn, or uncertain about everything.