Considering psychotherapy can feel both hopeful and uncertain. This comprehensive guide explains psychodynamic psychotherapy, how online therapy works, and what to expect before your first appointment. Discover whether a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach to understanding yourself and creating lasting emotional change is the right fit for you.

The ancient story of Homer’s Odyssey remains deeply relevant to modern psychotherapy. Through the symbolic figures who accompany Odysseus’ journey home, we can explore attachment, relationships, emotional resilience and psychological growth. Drawing on British Object Relations theory and complementary CBT perspectives, this reflection considers how mythology can illuminate the inner journeys we all undertake.

By Ari Sotiriou MA PGDip psychodynamic psychotherapist Il arrive parfois qu’un souvenir douloureux revienne avec une telle intensité qu’il semble se produire à nouveau. Une odeur, un son, une expression sur le visage de quelqu’un ou une situation particulière peuvent soudainement déclencher une réaction émotionnelle très forte. C’est […]

Dans mon précédent article sur Le Cœur Polyglotte et la Passerelle Adulte, j’évoquais l’importance de maintenir l’étanchéité entre les différents compartiments du mariage pour éviter un naufrage systémique. Si le compartiment domestique ou financier prend l’eau, c’est souvent tout le navire qui semble couler. En revanche, il existe […]

Restoring the Adult Position in the Couple’s Vessel Aristogeiton (Ari) Sotiriou MA PGDip  |  UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist Photo: Carsten Ruthemann @Pexels Online Therapy Clinic  |  enquiries@online-therapy-clinic.com When couples arrive at my consulting room — whether in person or through a live video session — they frequently describe the […]

By Ari Sotiriou (MA, PGDip) UK Accredited Psychotherapist Photo by Kadir Avsar @Pexels In the history of mental health, few entities have altered the landscape as rapidly as the “Platform Model.” Global giants like BetterHelp and ReGain have achieved what decades of public health campaigns could not: the […]

By Ari Sotiriou UK Accredited Psychotherapist Photo by The Ghazi @Pexels I work within both. Consequently, I occupy a unique position from which to observe the clinical and psychological implications of both settings. In this reflection, I want to explore the “hidden” architecture of online therapy—the economics, the […]

Cognitive psychology has transformed our understanding of OCD, offering evidence-based treatments like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). This blog post explores how ERP helps individuals break free from obsessive-compulsive cycles, featuring a compelling case study of Alex, a journalist battling compulsive checking behaviours. Discover how facing fears, restructuring thoughts, and...