“I know that pressure in limited quantities is not bad because it encourages me to do my best and reach my targets. It enables satisfaction and contributes to my journey towards self-actualization. However, in the past 5 years I have allowed work pressure to stress me out of form. Stringing myself out by constantly chasing one deadline after the other, I reached the point where stress stopped being helpful and resulted in numerous physical symptoms including muscle pains. My physiotherapist, displaying great insight and professionalism, recommended that I see a counsellor to assist with stress management. Melanie Hall proved herself knowledgeable and insightful in her field, since she asked all the right questions and pointed me to stress management strategies that produced the desired results.”