Silvia Roberts

Our nervous system is the centre for how we experience the world – regulating our stress, emotions and sense of safety. When it’s out of balance, we can feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from ourselves and the world. But what happens when you haven’t learned how to calm and regulate your nervous system? Without realising […]

How does the need to stay productive, efficient and being in constant motion show up in your life?  Do these qualities serve as more than just signs of success? Have they become measures of your worth? Is your sense of value tied to how much you achieve, how quickly you respond, or how well you

You feel like life is too much. Everybody needs something from you, whether it’s at work, within your family, or among your friends. You feel like you can’t possibly do more than you already are, but even that doesn’t seem to be enough. Your calendar is full and despite your efforts to plan and prioritise,

Struggling with self-esteem can feel like living in the shadows of your own life. Why can we feel confident in some areas but unsure of ourselves in others? It is not uncommon to feel self-assured, capable and competent in one area of life, like work, while feeling inadequate and questioning our worth in other areas,

Ever feel like you just can’t stop eating certain foods, even when you’re not hungry? You’re not alone. In her insightful article for Body+Soul, registered counsellor Silvia Roberts dives into the hidden signs of food addiction—and why it’s not just about willpower. From emotional eating habits to the brain’s reward system, Silvia unpacks the science