Systemic therapy is designed to meet the needs of couples specifically so we normally recommend this approach but we can incorporate others also. Relationship counselling for couples, typically brings couples or partners together for joint therapy sessions but it can also be helpful to seek individual therapy prior to or alongside this kind of therapy. […]
In its purest, primal state, anxiety is an emotion that helps us stay alive and unharmed. It’s what our ancestors relied upon to remain wary of the predators. While we no longer have these kinds of threats in our daily lives anymore, anxiety still has practical uses. For example when we have anxiety about an […]
What makes people creative? Creativity is a fascinating concept. It’s often thought of as being ‘innate’ – we assume that some people are creative, and some people aren’t. Therefore, scientific studies of creativity are still in their relative infancy. However, there is a growing body of work that is exploring how we understand creativity. How […]
Each person experiences depression differently. Therefore, exploring different psychological treatments can help you decide what steps to take. This week we’re providing a brief overview of the best treatments for depression. Finding the right treatment for depression A common mood disorder, depression is pervasive within society but remains personal for each and every individual. There […]
We all have the the occasional restless night, and sometimes this can carry on for more than just the odd single night. But if you find yourself tossing and turning on a regular basis you might be worrying whether you have a sleep disorder that requires expert advice. A disturbed sleeping pattern can have a […]
CBT, or cognitive behavioural therapy, is a well-established talking therapy used to help treat a number of mental health disorders. At its core, its purpose is to help the patient understand their own thought processes – recognising how these influence their emotions and behaviour. If someone can understand why they have certain thoughts then they […]
Directly translated from its ancient origins, the word psychoanalysis literally means ‘to unloosen the mind’, a definition that, while helpful, doesn’t go a long way to truly help understand the many theories and practices that make it such an effective form of therapy. Sometimes referred to as psychoanalytic psychotherapy, it’s effectively a way of helping […]
In this article, we will discuss cognitive behavioural therapy and what this is. Frequently shortened to CBT, this type of therapy is a short-term and goal-oriented treatment. The goal behind CBT is to change patterns of thinking and behaviour that lead to problems in an individual’s life. It also changes the way a person feels […]
What Type Of Psychotherapy Do I Choose? Simple answer to a difficult question at Psytherapy “What Type of therapy do I choose?” It is not easy to understand what therapy is right for you. Number of articles and videos describing the process of therapy and conditions treated is overwhelming. This is quite confusing because pretty […]
A lot of people think that psychoanalysis isn’t something that they need in their life. People assume that as long as they can function in their day to day life, therapy and other types of mental health treatment are unnecessary. However, being analyzed could be more beneficial than you might think. Here’s a quick look […]
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