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.

Explore your relationships through the symbolic world of The Odyssey. This reflective article introduces figures such as Athena, Penelope, Circe, Calypso, the Sirens and Nausicaa as representations of different emotional experiences, from wisdom and connection to avoidance and recurring patterns. Discover which character may be most alive in your life today through our interactive worksheet.

Therapy does not only happen during sessions; much of the work continues in everyday life through reflection, curiosity and noticing our emotional experiences. These worksheets are designed to help you pause, explore your thoughts and feelings, and prepare for deeper therapeutic work. They are not tests, but invitations to understand yourself more fully over time.

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 […]

At different moments in life, we all face crossroads. For some, moving forward feels natural and straightforward—they make decisions, adapt to change, and rarely look back. For others, these same moments can feel paralysing, as if an invisible weight is holding them back. They long to move forward […]

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.

Birthdays are more than just numbers—they mark the passage of time, stirring deep reflections on memory, change, and the future. How do we truly experience time, and what does it reveal about us? Explore the psychology and philosophy of ageing, nostalgia, and the unconscious.

Explore the tale of two wolves within us all, and discover how psychodynamic therapy helps bring balance and self-acceptance to our inner conflicts.

Mate poaching, the act of pursuing someone already in a relationship, reveals deep-seated emotional patterns and unresolved conflicts. From a psychoanalytic perspective, this phenomenon often reflects our unconscious desires and fears, prompting us to seek validation in ways that can harm our relationships. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for fostering healthier connections and personal growth.

Core beliefs shape our perception of ourselves and influence our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. One common core belief many individuals struggle with is the feeling of “never good enough.” This belief can lead to feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and an insatiable need for external validation. In this […]