The Start of Online Psychodynamic Therapy: Understanding Your Mind

Online therapy has become a game-changer in mental health, making support more accessible to people everywhere. Among the different approaches to therapy, psychodynamic therapy stands out because it helps you understand the unconscious thoughts and feelings that shape your life. If you’re new to online therapy, the first […]

The Importance of a Good Ending in Online Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

In the journey of psychodynamic psychotherapy, the ending is as important as the beginning. For many, the conclusion of therapy is a time of mixed emotions—relief, achievement, sadness, and even a sense of loss. It’s a significant part of the therapeutic process, and when handled properly, it helps […]

Understanding Relationship Dynamics: An Object Relations Perspective on Money and Attachment

When couples come to therapy with concerns about finances, it’s often tempting to focus solely on the numbers. Yet, as any seasoned therapist knows, money is rarely just about money. In many cases, financial disagreements are a proxy for deeper, underlying issues within the relationship. This can be […]

Chronic Stress Disorder, Dangerous for Your Brain and Body

Chronic stress is a type of stress that persists for a long time and can have adverse effects on both physical and mental health. It can be challenging to identify because the symptoms may have become typical for the individual. Some common signs and symptoms of chronic stress […]

The Significance of Parents Recognising How They Transmit the History of Preceding Generations to Their Children, Whether They Know It or Not

Object relations theory is a psychoanalytic approach that emphasises the importance of early relationships with caregivers in shaping a person’s psychological development. This theory suggests that a child’s early experiences with their primary caregivers, particularly their mother, shape their internalised sense of self and relationships with others. In […]

Brief CBT Course for Cancer Patients

The clinical case of a female patient in her 80s diagnosed with cancer, who has undergone an invasive surgery and is facing difficulty regaining strength and weight while restoring her sleep pattern, is an example of a clinical challenge that needs to be addressed. The patient also faces […]

Social Anxiety Linked to Childhood Trauma Treated with CBT.

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. In the case of a 35-year-old male who struggles with low self-esteem, social anxiety, and relationship difficulties, CBT can be a helpful approach to understanding and addressing his challenges. […]

A Clinical Case of Social Anxiety, Object Relations Theory Application

Psychoanalytic therapy is a type of talk therapy that helps individuals overcome emotional and mental struggles by understanding and addressing unconscious conflicts. This therapy approach is based on the theories and principles of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis. In this blog post, we will explore the psychoanalytic […]

Grief Understood by Psychoanalytic Theory and Neurobiology. How CBT, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and Oxytocin Facilitate the Bereavement Process

Introduction Grief is a complex emotional response to losing someone or something important to us. It is a normal and natural response to loss, but it can also be a challenging and painful experience that can impact our physical and emotional well-being. In this essay, we will explore […]

Sexual Fright is Understood by Object Relations and Treated by CBT / Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy combination

Object relations theory can help understand sexual fright or fear of sexual intimacy. According to this theory, our early experiences with caregivers shape our internalised representations of relationships and objects, which influence our behaviours and attitudes towards others throughout our lives. If an individual has experienced early negative […]