Improving Self-Esteem: How Small Changes in Thinking Can Help You Feel More Confident

Self-esteem is not something we are simply born with; it develops through our experiences, relationships and the way we interpret ourselves. When negative beliefs become deeply established, they can affect confidence, relationships and life. This worksheet uses CBT-based reflective exercises to help you recognise unhelpful thoughts, challenge self-criticism and build a balanced sense of self-worth.

When Defensiveness Takes Over: Why Some Men Struggle to Hear the People They Love

TRACK_TITLE 0:00 0:00 Listening to By Ari Sotiriou MA PGDip psychodynamic psychotherapist “Why does every difficult conversation end in an argument?” It is one of the questions we hear most often in both individual psychotherapy and couples therapy. A partner raises a concern. Perhaps she says she feels […]

When Feedback Feels Like an Attack: The Hidden Wounds Behind Defensiveness in Relationships

Why does loving feedback sometimes feel like a personal attack? This article explores how childhood experiences, attachment patterns, and core beliefs can make even requests feel threatening. Drawing on British Psychoanalytic Theory and CBT, it explains defensiveness in relationships and how therapy can help partners move from blame, shame, and conflict towards understanding and connection.

Why Grown-Ups Find Children’s Curiosity Cute but Adults’ Curiosity Threatening

Explore why curiosity is perceived differently in children and adults. Discover how embracing curiosity can transform relationships and personal growth, and why it’s essential in therapy and self-awareness.

The Co-Founders Who Saved Their Startup Through Emotional Awareness

Learn how emotional awareness and effective communication can strengthen co-founder relationships, protect your startup, and foster long-term success.

Navigating the Maze of the Mind: Insights from Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

If you feel lost in your emotional labyrinth, learn how therapy can guide you to healing and connection.