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Currently Playing: Authenticity & The Hidden Cost of Not Being Yourself (A Therapist’s Take)

Authenticity is a core concept, deeply personal to me and central to my work as a therapist. I believe a lack of authenticity is often at the root of many daily struggles, impacting mental health and wellbeing. This video explores why authenticity is crucial for our quality of life, helping us navigate anxiety, be more aligned and build stronger relationships. This video also explores the vital role of authenticity in our lives, including how it may be up against more threat than ever in the modern world. And by the end of the video, I will have provided some ideas about how you might find your authentic self and discover the places and people where you are most aligned I'd love to hear your thoughts! Feel free to leave any questions or reflections in the comments. What did you make of the new video format? What might you change and what did you value? 🔔 *Don’t forget to subscribe!* https://tinyurl.com/CTCSubscribe 🕰️ *Timestamps:* 00:00 - Intro 02:03 - A move from the Internal to the External 05:59 - The Impacts of the Modern World 08:54 - The Impacts on Mental Health 10:57 - Our Unique Beauty! 12:30 - How to BE more Authentic And If you like this video and topic, you might want to subscribe or stay tuned, because this will be the thread through many of the videos I create from here and also the focus of my new book, out later this year (https://tinyurl.com/CongruenceBook). Thank you for your support and watching :) 🖥️ *Explore More Resources and Articles* https://ChrisTheCounsellor.co.uk ☕ *Support My Work* I’ve removed mid-video ads for a better viewing experience, but this channel is self-funded. If you'd like to support my work, you can *buy me a coffee:* 👉 https://buymeacoffee.com/christhecounsellor 📷 *Follow Me* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christhecounsellor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisTheCounsellor 📌 *Hashtags* #Authenticity #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Counselling #Psychotherapy #PersonalDevelopment #personcentredapproach #counsellingstudent #counsellingtheory #counsellingprocess #PersonCentredTherapy