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…
What Therapists Feel But Rarely Say
Behind the Room: Psychodynamic therapist Rick Cox reveals the truth of the therapeutic relationship, explaining countertransference, the courage of clients, and how facing emotional avoidance leads to freedom.
The Therapist’s Silence: What It Really Means
Behind the room: Psychodynamic therapist Rick Cox explains silence in therapy: it is not an awkward absence, but a courageous container for emotional avoidance. Learn how this focused attention facilitates containment and breakthroughs in depth work.
What Your Therapist Really Thinks About You
Behind the room: Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Rick Cox reveals the truth behind the room: we don't judge you. Learn how therapists focus on your courage, tackle the inner critic, and use depth work to facilitate profound emotional transformation.