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Change. It’s a word that can bring both excitement and dread, often in equal measure. For some of us, change feels like a natural step. There’s a clear knowing deep within that something in our life no longer aligns with who we truly are, so we step forward, confident in the decision. But for some of us, myself included, change doesn’t ask for permission, it comes knocking even when it wasn’t invited.

There comes a time in life where you may find yourself questioning it all. How did I get here? Why do I feel the way that I do? Will this ever end? Is this what life is? There came a point in my life where everything began to change uncontrollably. I used to call that part of my life ‘everything falling apart’. I now see it as ‘everything coming together’. And that doesn’t mean I now live a life free from worry! Not at all, I too still face many challenges. What I learned was that change and, what felt like falling apart, wasn’t the end it was the beginning. It was the space where old identities, beliefs, and attachments crumbled, making room for something deeper and more authentic to emerge. I realised that life wasn’t asking me to have it all figured out; it was asking me to surrender, to trust the process, and to reconnect with the parts of myself I had long ignored. It taught me that even in the messiness, there’s wisdom. And while I still face challenges, I now meet them with a …

Welcome to the blog section of WYSEbymonique. My name is Monique and I’m so grateful to have you here.

As a psychologist, I’ve spent years working with incredible people, listening to their stories, and learning from their experiences. My own journey has been equally transformative. As I’ve walked - and continue to walk - the path of healing, I’ve discovered firsthand that growth isn’t linear. Healing is messy, unpredictable and it’s deeply personal. It’s a series of steps forward, often followed by a few steps back. But it’s through this very process that I’ve come to understand myself more deeply. And it’s this understanding, this shared experience of growth and healing, that inspired me to create WYSEbymonique.