The Philosophical Roots of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is often treated as a hybrid of psychology and psychiatry, but its roots run deeper: into philosophy.…
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…
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…
When Parenting Triggers Childhood Trauma
You love your child deeply. And still, there may be moments when parenting feels far more intense than…
A Lesson in Compassion: Why We Need Connection to Heal
Last week, I sat with a patient who had recently lost a child. “I feel like a part…
Is Chat-Based Therapy Effective?
What Written Therapy Can Offer When people imagine online therapy, they often picture a conversation: someone on a…
Nervous System Under Stress: A Guide to Polyvagal Theory
The Magic of the Nervous System As human beings, we exist in a state of constant change, both…
Brainspotting: Heal from What’s Holding You Back
Brainspotting is a Gentle Approach to Healing Trauma and Emotional Blocks When people think of trauma therapy, they…
Sitting Through the Noise: Meditation as a Path of Self-Inquiry
Just a few weeks ago I handed in my Master Thesis “The Meditating Therapist: Presence in Psychoanalytic Practice”.…
