The Therapy Journal

This is where psychotherapy steps out of the session and into conversation. From our defences that shape our daily lives to the emotions that drive our choices, these pieces explore the human mind through a psychodynamic lens.
Whether clinical or cultural, every post asks the same question: what happens when we stop avoiding our feelings?

Where therapy meets everyday life

Why Therapy? The Real Question Nobody Asks
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Why Therapy? The Real Question Nobody Asks

Depth therapies are not about solving problems. They are actually about discovering how much capacity you have to sit with something painful, feel it fully, and resist the urge to avoid or numb yourself. That capacity changes everything: your relationships, your choices, and your sense of self.

Most people come to therapy thinking it’s about fixing symptoms. Anxiety. Depression. Relationship struggles. But under the surface, therapy is asking a far more important question…

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