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…
The Psychology of the Inner Critic: How the Voice Inside You Took Power
The inner critic often feels like a personal truth, but it usually develops as a way of managing anxiety and emotional risk. This article explores how self-critical patterns form, why they persist, and how therapy helps people change their relationship with that internal voice rather than simply trying to silence it.
Why We Repeat What Hurts Us: The Pull of Familiar Pain
Many people notice the same emotional patterns repeating across relationships and life decisions. This article looks at how repetition develops as a protective strategy, why familiar experiences can feel safer than change, and how therapy helps people notice the cycle in real time and create space for different choices.