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…
When Growth Feels Like Collapse
Therapy sometimes feels harder before it feels easier. Anxiety may rise and familiar coping patterns can feel less stable. This article explains why periods of discomfort are common during psychological change and how therapy helps people stay grounded while new ways of responding begin to develop.
Why Therapy? The Question People Rarely Ask
Many people start therapy focused on symptoms, but lasting change often involves something deeper: the ability to stay present when emotions feel difficult. This article explores how therapy builds emotional capacity, helping patterns soften over time and allowing people to respond with more flexibility rather than automatic reactions.
Your Defence Mechanisms: A Self Discovery Quiz
When we think about emotional defences, we often imagine walls or barriers, but they’re actually more like an emotional immune system. This piece explores how everyday habits like humour, busyness, or people-pleasing are clever ways the mind protects us from difficult feelings, and why understanding them with curiosity (rather than judgement) can be the start of real change.