This is a topic of discussion constantly in my sessions and people are misaligned on this topic…. 📌 Sometimes what we call a boundary is really just avoidance dressed up as self-protection. ✨ Boundaries are built on clarity, communication, and care. ❌ Avoidance is fueled by fear, shutdown, and escape. Yes, it can feel ‘easier’ to cut someone off, disappear, or pull back with cold distance. But real boundaries aren’t about disconnection. They’re an invitation to relate differently and with honesty, safety, and respect. If the “boundary” you’re setting leaves no room for dialogue, explanation, or repair… pause and ask yourself: 💭 Is this a boundary or is this avoidance? Because you deserve to feel safe and emotionally honest. The people around you deserve to know where they stand. And your relationships deserve the chance to grow through discomfort and not break under silence! 🖤 #EmotionalIntelligence #BoundariesNotWalls #TherapyThoughts #Metanoia #RelationshipGrowth #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #metanoia #coupelstherapy #therapy #dubai #relationships #metanoiadubai #metanoiadxb

💭 If you don’t know who you are, you become what you do! Your habits shape your days, but your identity shapes your life. Who you are drives what you choose, how you love, and the way you show up! ❓Ask yourself: Am I living from my habits, or from my character? 💾 save or share this post and build a stronger sense of self #Identity #CharacterBuilding #SelfAwareness #HabitsMatter #PersonalGrowth #Metanoia #DubaiTherapist #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #therapy #dubai #metanoidubai #metanoiatherapy

🌱 You can be growing and still feel uncertain. That’s part of it! Growth doesn’t come with a guarantee. It comes with doubt, discomfort, and the unknown. Feeling uncertain doesn’t mean you’re failing, it does mean you’re moving! ✨ Stop waiting for clarity before you act. Progress is built in the tension between where you are and where you’re going. 👉 If you needed this reminder today, drop a 🌱 in the comments or send me a message to find out how I can help you with this 📩 💾 Save this for the next time growth feels messy #GrowthMindset #SelfGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalDevelopment #Metanoia #DubaiTherapist #SelfAwareness #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #UncomfortableButWorthIt #therapy #dubai #metanoiadubai #help #honesty #uncomfortable

Most people don’t get stuck because they lack potential they get stuck because they avoid the truth. The truth about their habits. Their excuses. Their choices! Transformation isn’t about reinventing yourself… it’s about owning who you already are and getting real about what needs to change ✨ 👉 If you’re ready to stop lying to yourself, comment “HONEST” below or message today to face your self 📩 💾 Save this for the days you need the reminder. #RadicalHonesty #SelfGrowth #NoExcuses #MindsetShift #EmotionalIntelligence #Metanoia #DubaiTherapist #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #BluntTruth #therapy #help #dubai #metanoiadubai

💭 Behind every strong relationship are small daily actions. These 9 A’s are the quiet forces that make love last! ✨ Which one do YOU value most right now? Drop it in the comments 💌 Save this for when you need the reminder. 📲 Share with someone you love to strengthen your bond. #RelationshipGoals #HealthyLove #RelationshipTips #LoveIntentionally #CouplesTherapy #Metanoia #DubaiTherapist #RelationshipAdvice #RelationshipHealing #SelfAwareness #LoveWisely #ViralReels #EmotionalIntelligence #dubai #therapy #think

You are wrong… because confidence isn’t loud. It’s steady. Quiet. Rooted in self-trust. Not the need to perform, prove, or push. Confidence is in the eye contact. The boundaries. A calm no. The unshaken yes. It’s less about being seen & more about knowing who you are! 🤍 #ConfidenceIsQuiet #SelfTrust #EmotionalMaturity #MetanoiaTherapy #HealingFromWithin #InnerGrowth #SelfAwarenessMatters #ConfidenceWithoutNoise #TherapyThoughts #LiveUnedited #MetanoiaDubai #dubai #therapy #confidence #self

Some days it’s easier to notice what’s missing… But the shift happens when you remember what’s already there ✨ You are not defined by the gaps. You are defined by the depth! ✨ Save this as a reminder for the days you forget ✨ #MetanoiaTherapy #EmotionalSafety #CouplesCounseling #GottmanMethod #RealLoveFeelsSafe #TherapyThatHeals #SecureAttachment #HealingTogether #RelationshipWisdom #InnerWork #EmotionalIntelligence #CommunicationSkills #LoveWithDepth #SelfAwarenessMatters

It’s easy to mistake intensity for intimacy But the truth is, healthy relationships don’t always feel ‘exciting’ They feel safe. Steady. Secure. The kind of love that lasts isn’t built on adrenaline it’s built on: 📌 emotional safety 📌 repair after rupture 📌 being able to turn toward each other 📌 bridge the gaps …even when it’s hard! That kind of safety doesn’t just happen… It’s created through emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the communication skills we learn… not just the love we feel! It’s a balance of it all. The work isn’t always glamorous, but it’s always worth it ✨ #MetanoiaTherapy #EmotionalSafety #CouplesCounseling #GottmanMethod #RealLoveFeelsSafe #TherapyThatHeals #SecureAttachment #HealingTogether #RelationshipWisdom #InnerWork #EmotionalIntelligence #CommunicationSkills #LoveWithDepth #SelfAwarenessMatters

Hi, I’m Elaine ✨ the person behind metanoia - dubai 🤍 I support individuals and couples through moments of growth, rupture, and repair with therapy that’s real, relational, and rooted in both science and soul ✨ Alongside traditional counselling, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches to meet you where you are because there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ when it comes to living so why would there be for therapy?! My work is informed by: 🧠 CBT, ACT and NLP for rewiring thought patterns 💬 Emotional intelligence for deeper self-awareness ❤️ Gottman-trained methods for strengthening relationships Every session is tailored and grounded in what’s needed, not just what’s expected If you’re ready to do the work then get in contact 💌 #MeetYourTherapist #MetanoiaTherapy #ACT #CBTInformed #NLPPractitioner #GottmanTherapy #CouplesCounseling #TherapyThatHeals #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfAwarenessMatters #HealingTogether #PersonalizedTherapy #TherapyThoughts #SelfWork #MentalFitness #RewireYourBrain #CBTInformed #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingPatterns #MetanoiaTherapy #MindsetWork #InnerGrowth #ChangeYourStory #SelfAwarenessMatters #MetanoiaDxb #MetanoiaDubai #therapy

Posts I’ve loved this week 🤍✨ Little reminders, powerful truths, and things that just landed! 💌 Saved 📨 Shared 💭 Still thinking about them #PostsILoved #WeeklyInspo #WordsThatLand #EmotionalWellbeing #MetanoiaTherapy #HealingContent #SavedPosts #TherapyThoughts #TherapyThoughts #SelfWork #MentalFitness #RewireYourBrain #CBTInformed #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingPatterns #MetanoiaTherapy #MindsetWork #InnerGrowth #ChangeYourStory #SelfAwarenessMatters #MetanoiaDxb #MetanoiaDubai #therapy

Caring what people think is a reality of being human. But letting it shape who you are? That’s heavy and you don’t have to live that way 🤍 Here’s the truth: ✨ The people who truly love you want you to be you ✨ the loudest opinions usually come from those who don’t matter as much as you think ✨ others make ‘passing’ comments that hold no weight, yet, they stick with you! Be sure to understand value and weight of people’s comments and viewpoints. Choose what feels right for you and something I share with clients often is… “if you don’t go to those people for advice, why do you care for their critique?” You’ll be surprised at how freeing it feels when your choices come from self-trust, not outside validation. The outlook it takes to live this shift is something that is so common throughout the process of therapy. We need reminders like this but also actionable ways to frame and live our lives 🙌🏽 #SelfTrust #EmotionalFreedom #MetanoiaTherapy #RootedNotPerforming #TherapyThoughts #SelfWork #MentalFitness #RewireYourBrain #CBT #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingPatterns #MetanoiaTherapy #MindsetWork #InnerGrowth #ChangeYourStory #SelfAwarenessMatters #MetanoiaDxb #MetanoiaDubai #therapy

📌 Not every apology is an act of repair. Some are an attempt to escape… from tension, guilt, or conflict. But if your “sorry” is rushed, vague, or emotionally detached… it’s not creating connection. It’s creating confusion! Before you apologize, pause and ask yourself: 📌 Am I taking real responsibility, or just trying to end the discomfort? 📌 Do I actually understand what hurt them, or am I brushing past it? 📌 Am I owning my part clearly, or hiding behind politeness? 📌 Is this apology grounded in empathy… or fuelled by guilt and fear? Because here’s the truth: A real apology isn’t just a moment. It’s a decision to be accountable, to repair, and to do better. You don’t need to be perfect. But if you want to rebuild trust… your apology needs to mean something ✨ #EmotionalMaturity #RealApology #HealingThroughAccountability #MetanoiaTherapy #RelationshipRepair #AttachmentHealing #CouplesTherapy #ApologiseWithIntegrity #GrowthNotGuilt #TherapyThoughts #SelfWork #MentalFitness #RewireYourBrain #CBTInformed #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingPatterns #MetanoiaTherapy #MindsetWork #InnerGrowth #ChangeYourStory #SelfAwarenessMatters #MetanoiaDxb #MetanoiaDubai #therapy

It’s not that you’re stuck… It’s that your brain got really good at being who you’ve always been. It doesn’t choose what’s helpful, it just chooses what’s repeated. So the question isn’t: “What’s wrong with me?” It’s more so “What have I been rehearsing?” Your autopilot isn’t your identity. It’s just programming, and programming can be rewritten ✨ 🧠 Change the input. 🔁 Change the output. ✨ You get to choose again and that can start today. #YoureNotStuck #Neuroplasticity #TherapyThoughts #SelfWork #MentalFitness #RewireYourBrain #CBTInformed #EmotionalWellbeing #HealingPatterns #MetanoiaTherapy #MindsetWork #InnerGrowth #ChangeYourStory #SelfAwarenessMatters #metanoiaDxb #metanoiadubai #therapy

If you don’t understand these 10 truths about your own psychology… you’ll keep getting stuck in patterns that drain 📌 your peace 📌 your power 📌 your potential This conversation has come up so often with clients lately especially after time around family, friends, and familiar or old dynamics! When you don’t understand your patterns you repeat them. 🤍In your relationships. 🤍In your self-worth. 🤍In the choices you make when no one’s watching. When you do the work of getting honest with yourself Everything starts to shift… 🧠 You stop reacting on autopilot 🧠 You stop betraying your boundaries for approval 🧠 You stop calling fear “intuition” and avoidance “peace” Start with awareness. Start here. Then take what resonates and do something with it. ✨ Save this post. 🌀 Share it with someone who’s ready to do the real work. 👇 And tell me… which one landed the hardest? — 🔖 #psychologytruths #selfawarenesswork #emotionalintelligence #innerworkjourney #healyourpatterns #therapytools #metanoiadubai #relationshipsarework #changeyourmindset #mentalwellness #attachmenthealing #growthseason #dubaitherapist #traumahealing #rewireyourmind #honesthealing #selfdevelopmenttools #mindsetreset #reclaimyourself #metanoiamethod #metanoiadubai #metanoia #therapy

You think you’re ok… but you can’t stand being alone with your thoughts… 👀 We keep ourselves busy. Distracted. Overbooked. We rush from one thing to the next, thinking movement means progress. But all it really does is keep us from meeting ourselves 👀 And when we don’t face what’s going on inside us, we show up in our relationships, our families, our friendships as half-present, emotionally reactive, or disconnected! Individual work isn’t selfish. It is actually responsible and fulfilling ✨ It’s the quiet, brave decision to stop running and start reclaiming 🙌🏽 Because healing yourself doesn’t just help you… it changes the way you love, connect, and lead others too! 🌀 Don’t avoid the work. The ripple effect is worth it. 📩 I offer 1:1 therapy for those ready to stop repeating patterns and start living with more clarity, depth, and ease. #SelfWork #EmotionalHealing #TherapyIsNotSelfish #PersonalGrowthJourney #HealingIsImpactful #TherapyForYou #IndividualTherapy #MetanoiaDubai #SelfReflection #HealingRippleEffect #MentalHealthSupport #NotSelfishToHeal #InnerWorkMatters #CBTDubai #ImpactOverAvoidance #DoTheWork #GrowthStartsWithin #DubaiTherapist #SelfAwarenessIsPower #SelflessHealing

And that’s exactly how people end up confused about how their relationship got so far off track 🤷🏻‍♀️ I see it all the time in couples therapy: 💔 The argument that was never resolved. 🧹The feeling that was brushed aside. 🤫 The apology that never came. ❣️The truth that never got spoken. Avoiding problems doesn’t make them disappear… it just buries them. And over time, all those “laters” turn into silence, resentment, or disconnect! You don’t have to unpack everything all at once. But you do have to be willing to unpack it at all. Relationships can recover, grow, and deepen but only when both people are willing to stop postponing the hard conversations. 📩 If this feels familiar, let’s talk. I offer couples therapy that helps you get unstuck with tools that are: ✨practical ✨respectful ✨honest #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipSupport #MarriageCounseling #TherapyForCouples #EmotionalIntimacy #CommunicationMatters #HealingTogether #RelationshipTools #GottmanTherapy #ConflictResolution #ModernMarriage #MetanoiaDubai #DubaiTherapist #TherapyDubai #CBTDubai #RelationshipHealth #AttachmentStyles #BoundariesInRelationships #TherapyForTwo #ReconnectAndRepair #dubai #help #guidance #stepbystep

The strength. The fear. The grit. The truth. That’s who you meet in adversity, you meet the parts of yourself you didn’t necessarily know existed 🙌🏽 That’s RESILIENCE! Not the absence of struggle, but the courage to face yourself in it… and keep going. Individual therapy offers a space to unpack those moments, to rebuild with intention, and to grow into a version of yourself that feels real and not just reactive. 💭 Has a hard moment ever taught you something real about yourself? 📩 If you’re navigating one now, I’d be honoured to support you! Message me or head to the link in bio to book a session. #ResilienceInTherapy #SelfDiscovery #EmotionalResilience #HealingJourney #InnerStrength #TherapyWorks #IndividualTherapy #MentalHealthDubai #MetanoiaDubai #CBTDubai #GrowthMindset #LifeThroughAdversity #TherapyForYou #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealthSupport #TherapyQuotes #SelfReflection #DubaiTherapist #MindsetShift #HealingIsPossible

You think you’re communicating… but you’re not. 📌You’re reacting. 📌 You’re assuming. 📌 You’re dropping hints, shutting down, or saying things you don’t really mean. ❣️Real communication isn’t about talking MORE it’s about being UNDERSTOOD ❌ It’s not about who’s louder, who’s right, or who “wins.” ❣️ It’s about safety. Clarity. Connection. In this post, I’m breaking down a few quick tricks of what to do instead because most of us were never taught how to communicate without hurting or hiding… If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. It’s honestly the BIGGEST pattern I see in clients! It CAN change! 📌 Save this for your next conflict. 💬 Comment with a “💭” if you’ve been here before. 📩 Need help breaking toxic communication cycles? Let’s talk. #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipSupport #CommunicationMatters #MarriageCounseling #EmotionalSafety #HealthyRelationships #DubaiTherapist #TherapyDubai #MetanoiaDubai #ConsciousRelationships #ConflictResolution #GottmanTherapy #HealingTogether #RelationshipTools #ModernMarriage #TherapyForCouples #CBTDubai #RelationshipAwareness #CommunicationCoach #AttachmentStyles #divorce #fight #argue #communicate #talk

Hello summer 🌊☀️🏝️🐚 I’m taking a little time away to rest, reset & remind myself that slowing down is not just allowed… it’s necessary! I need to take my own advice because it’s not something I do easily… I am always go, go, go! If you’re also stepping into this season with full heart or a full schedule then try to remember: holidays aren’t for escaping life, but for returning to it a little softer, a little clearer 🤍 Enjoy the time, we only live once ✨ I hope you create beautiful memories! #TherapyWorks #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #CBTTools #HealingJourney #DubaiTherapist #MetanoiaDubai #EmpowerYourMind #SelfEsteemBoost #ResilienceBuilding #Therapy #MindsetShift #InnerStrength #IndividualTherapy #TherapySupport #GrowthMindset #ACTTherapy #MentalHealthUAE #growth #acceptance

As a therapist, I’m always looking for words that resonate and these did ✨ I saved them for a reason, and I’m sharing them in case one of them speaks to you too! Send to somebody you think of and share 📨💌 Tagging and crediting the brilliant minds behind each post 🤍 Let me know if any of them land with you! 📥 @rmdrk @bossbabebrilliant @meredith.vanness @amberlilyestrom @shapeofyourfeelings #TherapyWorks #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #CBTTools #HealingJourney #DubaiTherapist #MetanoiaDubai #EmpowerYourMind #SelfEsteemBoost #ResilienceBuilding #Therapy #MindsetShift #InnerStrength #IndividualTherapy #TherapySupport #GrowthMindset #ACTTherapy #MentalHealthUAE #growth #acceptance

The growth zone refers to the mental, emotional, or situational space just beyond your comfort zone - where you are challenged in healthy ways, learning new things, and building resilience 💪🏽 Here’s a simple breakdown: • Comfort Zone: Feels safe and familiar. You experience low stress, but also limited growth. • Growth Zone: Slightly uncomfortable. You’re doing or learning things you haven’t mastered yet. It may feel uncertain or even scary at times, but this is where personal development happens. • Panic Zone: Overwhelming and too far beyond your current capacity. This zone can trigger anxiety and shut down learning if entered too quickly. When people step into the growth zone: • They build confidence by facing challenges • They develop new skills or ways of thinking • They gain clarity about what they value or want In therapy, the growth zone is where clients often start to unlearn patterns, try out new behaviors, and confront discomfort with support… and that’s where transformation begins ✨ You don’t have to leap, but, you do have to step 🚀 message me today if you want to do that together 📥 #MetanoiaDubai #HealingJourney #TransformationSpace #EmotionalGrowth #TherapySupport #BraveSteps #MentalHealthUAE #dubai #therapy #counseling #GrowthZone #MetanoiaTherapy #ComfortVsGrowth #MindsetShift #TherapyTools #DubaiWellness #PersonalDevelopment

Sometimes, courage isn’t loud or dramatic. It’s not the bold move or the big decision. Sometimes, it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day that says, “I will try again tomorrow.” 🤍 Remember this as the days get busier and we get harder on ourselves! Progress doesn’t always shout. It often whispers 🤫 Let that whisper be enough for today. Let it remind you that trying again - gently, bravely - is still a win. ✨ If you’re in a season where even small steps feel hard, therapy can help hold space for your process! 📥 Send a message if you’d like to talk… I’m here to support you. #MetanoiaTherapy #QuietStrength #HealingJourney #TryAgainTomorrow #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfCompassion #MentalHealthSupport #TherapyDubai #ResilienceMatters #HopeInHardTimes #MindsetMatters #YouAreNotAlone #DubaiTherapist #dubai

You’re allowed to feel disappointed - it’s a part of life! But, don’t let it cost you your hope ✨ Hope is infinite. It keeps us grounded, growing, and going forward. #metanoia #metanoiatherapy #dubai #therapy #hope #disappointment #TherapyDubai #HealingJourney #MentalWellbeing #MetanoiaDubai #ResilienceQuotes #GrowthMindset #TherapySupport #SelfDevelopment

Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation to shift your entire perspective! You deserve to feel supported, seen, and understood - not just when things fall apart, but in the moments you choose to grow ✨ People always ask ‘does everything need to be terrible to go to therapy?’ - the answer is NO! Whether you’re feeling stuck, navigating a tough season, or ready to reconnect with yourself or your partner - therapy and coaching offer a space for that transformation to begin. I’m now welcoming new clients in Dubai and online. Let’s do the work, together 🤍✨ #MetanoiaTherapy #DubaiTherapist #TherapyDubai #CoachingDubai #SelfGrowth #TherapySupport #RelationshipSupport #EmotionalWellbeing #MindsetMatters #HealingJourney #Clarity #EmotionalResilience #MentalHealthUAE #TherapyForYou

I often get asked by clients for great books to read, but, they also tell me they don’t have the time! These are four of my favourite short reads from my bookshelf that offer quick daily inspiration, gentle reminders, or simple mindset shifts you can keep on your bedside table or kitchen counter! Read when you wake up, as you make your morning coffee - even while you brush your teeth! 📖 Because small daily habits - like reading a single page - can plant powerful seeds that, over time, shift your thoughts, behaviours & patterns in truly meaningful ways ✨ 1. 365 Days of Positive Self-Talk – Shad Helmstetter A powerful page-a-day guide with affirmations and positive self-talk to rewire your inner dialogue. Perfect for building a healthier mindset, one sentence at a time. 🧠 2. 100 Days Happier – Domonique Bertolucci Daily reflections to spark joy, gratitude, and intentional living. A gentle companion for creating more happiness from the inside out. ☀️ 3. The Happiness Code – Domonique Bertolucci Ten simple principles to unlock your best self through mindset and purpose. An easy read with big impact for your emotional well-being. ✨ 4. Less is More – Domonique Bertolucci 101 small ways to simplify, slow down, and reconnect with what matters most. For anyone feeling overwhelmed or craving calm. 🌿 Save this post, tag a friend who needs a little boost, or pick one book to start with this month! Let me know if you’d like the Amazon links too. #MetanoiaTherapy #Dubai #metanoiadubai #DailyWisdom #MindsetMatters #BooksToInspire #HealingReads #DubaiTherapist #MentalWellness #BedsideBooks #PositivePsychology #TherapyTools #SmallStepsBigChange #SelfHelpBooks #MindfulLiving #MentalHealthSupport #ReadToGrow #EmotionalWellbeing #TinyHabitsBigShifts

Your mind carries so much - thoughts, worries, dreams & memories 🧠 Be gentle with it. Give it rest, give it grace, and speak to it with kindness ✨ You don’t have to do it all. You just have to take care of the one doing it all - YOU #MetanoiaTherapy #metanoiadubai #dubai #MentalWellness #BeKindToYourMind #GentleReminders #TherapySupport #DubaiTherapist #MindsetMatters #HealingJourney #InnerPeace #SelfCareQuotes #EmotionalHealth #PauseAndReflect

Move forward. Good things are up ahead! ✨ Therapy isn’t just about talking - it’s about doing! It’s a space to get unstuck, unpack the patterns holding you back, and create a path that actually makes sense for your life. Whether you’re tired of repeating the same cycles or just ready to stop wasting time on what no longer serves you, Metanoia can help you move with clarity and purpose. Let’s make space for something better! 🤍✨ #MetanoiaDubai #TherapyDubai #CounsellingDubai #BreakTheCycle #MentalHealthSupport #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #LifeOnPurpose #ChangeYourLife #MoveForward #SelfAwareness #TherapyWorks #DubaiTherapist #GetUnstuck #PatternsAndProgress

“Communication starts with listening, not just to respond, but to understand.” In relationships, it’s easy to fall into the habit of listening only to defend or reply. But real connection begins when we pause long enough to truly hear each other - with curiosity, not correction 🤍✨ At Metanoia, we support couples in building this kind of intentional communication - one that nurtures empathy, emotional safety, and deeper understanding. If your relationship is ready for more mindful connection, we’re here to help 📨 #MetanoiaDubai #CouplesTherapy #RelationshipCounselling #TherapyDubai #ListeningWithIntent #CommunicationMatters #MarriageSupport #HealthyRelationships #DubaiTherapist #UnderstandingEachOther #MentalHealthDubai #Reconnect #EmpathyInRelationships

Take a breath. Not everything needs to be solved today. Not every emotion needs to be understood right now. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is pause - breathe - and simply be! At Metanoia, we hold space for that pause. A space for clarity, self-reflection, and growth at your own pace 🤍✨ If you’re ready to reconnect with yourself, we’re here when you are! 📨 #MetanoiaDubai #TherapyDubai #CounsellingDubai #SelfAwareness #MentalWellness #EmotionalHealth #InnerWork #HealingJourney #MindfulLiving #IndividualTherapy #Breathwork #PauseReflectGrow #NatureAndHealing #DubaiCounsellor #GrowthMindset

Little by little, change becomes you 💫 Growth isn’t always loud—but it’s always happening. At Metanoia, we hold space for that kind of transformation! #MetanoiaDubai #MetanoiaTherapy #TherapyInDubai #ConsciousLiving #EmpoweredHealing #TherapyWorks #HealingJourney #MentalWellness #EmotionalHealing #SelfAwareness #InnerWork #TherapistThoughts #NervousSystemHealing #SelfCompassion #MindBodyConnection

The only time that truly exists is now 💫 Not yesterday, not tomorrow—just this moment. This is where change happens, where healing begins, where growth takes root. When you stop waiting for the ‘right time’ and start showing up for yourself now, everything shifts. Breathe, be present, and trust in the power of this moment. #TheOnlyTimeIsNow #metanoiadubai

Growth doesn’t demand perfection, only persistence 💫 The first month of 2025 is coming to a close, it’s a new moon and it’s time to remember it isn’t about perfection, it’s about persistence. Give yourself grace as you navigate the twists and turns of becoming… becoming you, becoming new, becoming ‘better’, fitter, healthier in whatever way you envision for yourself 🌿 #Metanoia #SelfDevelopment #BecomingYou

💭 Is your relationship feeling stuck? Relationships can be hard, and to varying extents and in varying ways, but you don’t have to navigate the challenges alone! Let’s work together to strengthen your connection, improve communication, and rebuild intimacy. 📩 DM to book your first session or to find out more information

This year, commit to growth over perfection 💫 The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect, reset, and realign with your goals. But remember—there’s no perfect plan or right pace - at this point in January the panic, fear, inner critic all start to kick in with regards to our goals and new year, new me ideaology! Give yourself grace, take intentional steps, and let progress unfold. You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward 💫 💭 Let’s start this journey together 📩 message to book your session.

December is a whirlwind of celebrations, deadlines, and to-do lists, but it’s also a time to pause and reflect 💫 As we close this chapter, let’s look back at the lessons we’ve learned and the growth we’ve experienced. These quotes are a gentle nudge to think about the changes we want to embrace and the person we want to work towards becoming in the year ahead.✨ #ReflectAndRenew #EndOfYearThoughts

November! 🌞 In Dubai, this is the perfect time to get outside, enjoy a beach day, have a dinner in the garden with friends or take a walk and get those steps! It’s a moment to reset, reflect, and enjoy some quiet before the excitement of the festive season begins 🎅🏽 🎄 Because we know how quickly December comes around, and just how quickly November disappears to make way for it! I’ve been surrounded by Americans my whole adult life and November is a month of gratitude for me! Thanksgiving, as a principle, to be grateful and thankful for the things and people we love, seems a lot more relevant given the state of the world this year and just how we all feel here in the Middle East. Spending more time to think about and acknowledge the things that fill our hearts or that make life a precious gift for us is what I will be trying to do this month 🙌🏽💫 Let’s make the most of this beautiful month! #HelloNovember #DubaiDays #MindfulMoments #thankful

Here’s some of my favorite quotes that have inspired me lately 💫 some necessary reminders for a Monday! Swipe through and find the one that hits home. Let me know which one resonates with you👇 #PersonalReflection #WordsToLiveBy #metanoiadubai

A therapist is here to listen and guide, not to tell you what to do. With professional expertise, they create a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings, empowering you on your path forward 💫 #Therapy #Listening #SelfDiscovery

No more waiting for the ‘right time.’ Life is happening right now. Make the most of every moment, every opportunity, and every day 💫 Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination #MetanoiaTherapy #metanoiaDubai #LiveFully #EmbraceTheNow #MakeItCount

Marriage counseling isn’t just for when things are falling apart ❤️‍🩹 Strong relationships take effort, and therapy can help you build deeper connection, improve communication, and strengthen your bond. Whether you’re facing challenges, trying to navigate repeating patterns or just want to grow together, counseling is a step toward a healthier, happier partnership. 💍💭 #MarriageCounseling #StrongerTogether #RelationshipGoals

Possibility is what makes life exciting. It’s the endless potential for new experiences, growth, and change that keeps us moving forward. Every day holds the chance for something amazing—whether it’s a new opportunity, a fresh perspective, or a step closer to something you are working on! Embrace the unknown, because it’s where all the magic happens. ✨ #Possibility #EmbraceTheUnknown #LifeIsFullOfPotential

Sitting with your problems doesn’t lead to solutions 💫 It’s time to take a step forward and leave behind what no longer serves you. Growth happens when you decide to move, explore new perspectives, and embrace change. Let’s start the journey together! 🌱 #MoveForward #GrowthMindset #EmbraceChange”

Sometimes our inner voice can be our harshest critic, holding us back more than we realize… we have the power to change that conversation 🤍💫 By practicing self-compassion and reframing our thoughts, we can transform doubts into strength, creating an inner dialogue that uplifts and empowers us and therefore our actions 🤍💫

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life is all about the wonderful experiences we have with the people that mean the most to us 🤍💫 it’s also impossible to live life in isolation so taking our connections into consideration is a big part of sessions as we take what we learn, process and change into the world that we know 🤍💫

people flourish when they have the space to hear themselves think and articulate those thoughts, to have somebody to sit with you and to hear you as you share and process 🤍💫 there’s a lot of misconceptions about sessions and one of the biggest is that they need to be doom and gloom, lots of crying, lots of digging, but it doesn’t! 💫 therapy is productive and… fun, happy, enlightening! 🤍💫 it just depends on your therapist 😉 not every thing that is discussed needs to feel ‘huge’ to the outside world but it can to you and that’s why having a safe place, a regular time and a constant person to hear, talk and sit with you is extremely valuable 🤍💫 give it a try!

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we are our reality 🤍💫 our thoughts, behaviors, routines, habits and connections all make our lives - how are yours? 🤍💫 that thinking mind is very responsible for the things we feel and experience - sometimes we need some techniques and skills to tweak and optimize our outcomes 🤍💫

the 10 day count down has begun 💫 a beautiful setting to have a wonderful retreat! planning a long weekend to take time for yourself, with a varied schedule of activities and workshops while everything is taken care of, is just what you need! 🏝️🐠☀️🌴

it’s always good to ask yourself…’what am I waiting for?’ and live life for today and all that it can be 🤍💫 . or plan in a moment where you can give yourself enough time and space to think and find the answers and make a plan - join us in the Maldives 🏝️ and have that opportunity 🤍💫 . Maldives retreat 17-20 May - a long weekend filled with resort luxury, expert sessions, rest, revitalization, experiences & sun! ☀️ 🌴

happy new month of May 🤍💫 yes it started yesterday but with all that disruption it didn’t really count! Whether it takes a Monday, a new month or a new year for you to feel like anything is possible - remember it always is! . now, time to open the diary, make a to-do list and take a breath to go into chapter 5 of 2024 and make it an incredible one 🤍💫

find clarity, one session at a time 💭 life is a whirlwind & individual sessions offer space to slow down and focus just for YOU 💫 . . . #1to1Therapy #SelfDiscovery #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

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hello social media 🤍 I am going to use the next few posts to introduce the who, the what and the why of metanoia and the services we provide. so, time to introduce the ‘me’ behind metanoia 💫 I am Elaine and I feel extremely passionate about living a fulfilled & happy life as an individual and in the connections that we share! I combine traditional counseling techniques with practices of NLP and help people to navigate the complexities of self, life and relationships. Life is so short, let’s live it 🤍