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…
How Abandonment Shows Up in Adulthood: And Why Insight Alone Doesn’t Set You Free
Abandonment in adulthood looks like overthinking, overgiving, pulling away, overachieving, or panicking when things finally feel safe. These aren’t personality flaws. They’re nervous system adaptations formed when connection was inconsistent or conditional. Understanding this can be relieving. But real change begins when insight stops soothing and starts challenging the patterns that still run the show.
What BACP Accreditation Means and Why It Matters Right Now
Therapy in the UK is not statutorily regulated, which can make choosing a therapist confusing. This article explains what BACP accreditation means, what it doesn’t mean, and how it can help clients orient themselves in an uncertain landscape. This post is written to inform rather than persuade.
Therapy and the Experience of Being Seen
Therapy is not just about coping strategies or positive thinking. It is about being genuinely seen and understood at an emotional level. This article explores how therapy helps you make sense of your feelings, reduce anxiety, and develop a clearer, more grounded sense of self through a safe therapeutic relationship
What the Latest UK Therapy Data Really Tells Us: and What It Means If You’re Thinking About Therapy
Therapy has quietly become mainstream in the UK, with more than a third of adults having tried it, and most finding it helpful. But beneath anxiety and stress, loneliness is often the real driver. As therapy moves online and into everyday life, this piece explores why human connection still matters, how to choose support wisely, and what actually makes therapy work.
What Your Therapist Really Thinks About You
Many people worry they’ll be judged in therapy. This post looks behind the therapy room to show what therapists actually attend to: courage rather than flaws, the quiet work of softening the inner critic, and how depth work creates the conditions for real emotional change.