Where There Is Violence, There Is Resistance: Rethinking Trauma Through Response-Based Practice
One of the most difficult realities in therapeutic work is witnessing how deeply people blame themselves for violence,…
How Transactional Analysis Helps You Recognise Patterns
Autonomy in psychotherapy is not the same as independence. It means understanding yourself clearly, responding to reality rather…
Why Acceptance Is Key to Managing Strong Emotions
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an approach that helps people stop fighting difficult emotions and instead learn…
What Is Unnamed Trauma? How to Recognise It
Unnamed trauma is distress with no clear story attached to it: no single event, no dramatic memory, sometimes…
Narcissists on the Therapeutic Sofa
Do They Seek Therapy, and How Does It Work Out? In mainstream media, narcissism has become one of the most…
Intrusive Thoughts: Why Your Mind Feels Dangerous
You’re crossing the street. Or standing at the edge of a train platform. Or sitting in a work…
When Food Becomes Our Only Safety
Many of us have found ourselves in situations where it felt like the ground was slipping from under…
When Parenting Triggers Childhood Trauma
You love your child deeply. And still, there may be moments when parenting feels far more intense than…
Do Narcissists Ever Change? A Therapist’s Perspective
Narcissists tend to make a powerful first impression. Charming, attentive, and often magnetic, they draw people in quickly.…
6 Signs of Expat Depression and When to Seek Help
Living abroad is often portrayed as exciting and liberating. New places mean new people and new opportunities. But…
