You might not have heard the word “schema” before, and yet it can drastically influence our lives on a day-to-day basis.
A schema is a core negative belief that ultimately shapes the perception we have of ourselves. A schema is born out of not having certain needs met in the past, such as the desire to feel safe, loved and emotionally connected with those around us.
When left unaddressed, these schemas can grow into feelings of anxiety, addiction, shame, frustration, anger, depression and other negative emotions. They can prevent us from feeling truly happy and fulfilled in our lives.
Perhaps you’ve sought counselling in the past, and not benefitted from it. At Your Psychologist in Elsternwick, my approach is to address the root cause of your schema, so that together, we can help you break out of self-defeating patterns for permanent positive change.