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 Care Feels Impossible: Exhaustion, Responsibility, and What Therapy Can (and Can’t) Hold
Some forms of mental distress don’t stay contained inside the person experiencing them. They spill into relationships, exhaust care, and quietly erode connection. This piece explores why that exhaustion is real, why it isn’t a moral failure, and how therapy can help build emotional capacity before care collapses into resentment or withdrawal.
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.
From Pattern to Presence: How Early States Shape What We’re Drawn To
Why do certain images, habits, or interests keep catching our attention, even when we don’t seek them out? Often, it has less to do with the thing itself and more to do with early emotional states learned long before words. This reflective post explores how those early states shape adult patterns, and how understanding them can quietly restore choice and energy.
What Therapists Feel But Rarely Say
What really happens inside a therapy room is often quieter and braver than people expect. This post looks behind the scenes of the therapeutic relationship, exploring countertransference, the courage it takes to face emotional avoidance, and how honest engagement can lead to genuine freedom.
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.