New Hope Counselling Centre

06/07/2026

Practising internal and verbal gratitude, enhances mental health 

04/27/2026

I also provide DEEP BRAIN REORIENTING

Deep BrainReorienting – DBR How does Deep Brain Reorienting Therapy work? DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting) is a respectful and gentle way of doing therapy. DBR is a neurobiological approach to trauma therapy, it is considered a somatic (body-oriented) therapy. DBR begins by working in the brains.....

04/18/2026

Often people will say I have dealt with that. In a measure, that’s true. But we all need a professional who is well qualified to help you process the things that your subconscious mind will not allow you to access. 

04/11/2026

People need neural connection to connect with other people in order to feel emotionally connected and safe with that individual. The good news is that we can all make these adjustments, but it takes practice as well as some coaching.

Psychologist says charisma is not just personality, it is rooted in brain function. According to psychology, charismatic individuals activate neural pathways that influence attention, emotion, and social connection, making them naturally compelling to others. Charisma involves a combination of verba...

04/09/2026

Saving face by not go for therapy when you are distressed is a ticking time 💣. Do you want to blow up?

04/07/2026

The importance of understanding trauma allows a person to recognize what is happening inside of them and not to ignore it but to get help

Trauma doesn’t only shape memories—it shapes how the brain and body learn to survive. This visual explores two key systems that often hold traumatic experience: implicit memory and procedural memory. When overwhelming stress occurs, the brain may struggle to integrate events into a clear narrati...

04/04/2026

Here is my original post regarding complaint and its neurobiological implications.

Interesting to see neuroscience validating what’s been observed for millennia. Repetitive complaining doesn’t just express a state of mind—it reinforces it, shaping both perception and neurological patterns. In the biblical account of Book of Numbers, we see how a pattern of complaint eroded t...

04/04/2026

Interesting to see neuroscience validating what’s been observed for millennia. Repetitive complaining doesn’t just express a state of mind—it reinforces it, shaping both perception and neurological patterns. In the biblical account of Book of Numbers, we see how a pattern of complaint eroded trust and ultimately limited an entire generation from moving forward. What we rehearse internally, we strengthen—psychologically, neurologically, and spiritually.

Key Scriptures on Complaining
Philippians 2:14-15: "Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure...".
1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you".
1 Corinthians 10:10: "Nor grumble, as some of them did and were destroyed by the Destroyer".
Numbers 11:1: The people complained, and God's anger was kindled.
James 5:9: "Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged".
Exodus 16:8: Moses explains that grumbling is not against leadership, but against the Lord.
Psalm 142:1-2: Indicates it is acceptable to pour out complaints/troubles specifically to God in prayer.

References:

Bremner J. D. (2006). Stress and brain atrophy. CNS & neurological disorders drug targets, 5(5), 503–512. https://doi.org/10.2174/187152706778559309
Parton, S.(n.d.). The Science of Happiness: Why complaining is literally killing you. Retrieved from https://psychpedia.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-science-of-happiness-why.html
Sapolsky R. M. (1996). Why stress is bad for your brain. Science, 273(5276), 749–750. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.273.5276.749
Sapolsky R. M. (2000). Stress hormones: good and bad. Neurobiology of disease, 7(5), 540–542. https://doi.org/10.1006/nbdi.2000.0350
Stillman, J. (n.d). Complaining Is Terrible for You, According to Science. https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/complaining-rewires-your-brain-for-negativity-science-says.html

03/31/2026

This is a model of how we interact and respond

03/18/2026

To help your nervous system become more parasympathetic, close your eyes, breathe in through your nose exhale through your nose, make your exhale longer. Your mind should be focused on the center of your chest and on your breath. Do five sets of these and see how you feel.