I explore progress, uncertainty, and the pressure to feel ready before moving forward. Reflecting on how personal growth, therapy, and life transitions often unfold gradually, with confidence and clarity developing through the process rather than arriving all at once.
After a serious ankle injury forced me to slow down, I realised how long I had been stuck in analysis paralysis around starting honest conversations about veteran transition, identity, and wellbeing. Veterans. In. Progress was created to move beyond surface-level discussions and give language to the quiet pressure many veterans carry while still trying to remain dependable in everyday life. If so many people are silently carrying the same struggles, why is no one starting the conversation?
This article explores what research can and cannot tell us about therapy effectiveness, and how evidence is often misunderstood as a guarantee of outcomes. It reframes therapy as a relational process shaped by expectations, fit, and internal change, rather than a service designed to produce predictable results.
Choosing a counsellor isn’t about finding the “best” professional — it’s about finding the right fit for you at this point in your life. This article explores how understanding your needs, expectations, and the importance of the therapeutic relationship can help you make a more grounded, confident decision about counselling.