The origin of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy can be traced to Freud’s work and through Psychoanalysis and many see little difference between the Psychodynamic models and Classical Psychoanalysis in terms of techniques, and particularly with regard to the Analytic Psychotherapy model. What seems to be an evident difference between the two systems is perhaps the reduced number of sessions, generally one or two per week for psychotherapy while in Classical Analysis the expectation remain for a minimum of tree session weekly, but more commonly four to five session per week. In both systems however ..read more

There is the idea that you have to be a little mad or harbor some huge and strange problem to go and see a therapist. It can be hard to see that therapy isn't in fact for the select disturbed few, its for everyone. Because actually its entirely ordinary to be rather confused, a bit anxious and sometimes challenged by relationships, family life and the direction of your career. The really the only qualification to go to psychotherapy is to be a normal human being. Tags:  Psychotherapy Teaser image:  psychotherapy.jpg Promoted on slideshow:  off ..read more

The Traditional Role of Men For a very long time men were seen as warriors, responsible for taking care of their families, tribes, and communities. This attitude of seeing males remained imposed by cultural traditions and contributed immensely to the limitation of a modern man’s emotional world. However, present day psychology explains the traditional distribution of roles between men and women in a new way, of “roles fluidity” and sheds new light on the complex role of male emotions, relationship dynamics, and behaviour in men’s issues. Men Counselling In my work experiences with counsellin ..read more

Letting Go Brain Research shows the hardest thing for the brain to do, is to let go of thoughts. For this reason, cultivating the attitude of letting go, or non-attachment, is fundamental to the practice of mindfulness. When we start paying attention to our inner experience, we rapidly discover that there are certain thoughts and feelings and situations that the mind seems to want to hold on to. If they are pleasant, we try to prolong these thoughts or feelings or situations, stretch them out, and conjure them up again and again. Similarly there are many thoughts and feelings an ..read more

We know that changes of any kind are never easy. Personal changes are even harder to manage for us all because inner conflicts, however discomforting, have predictable results. They may serve us to some degree, even if they are less than optimal outcomes. When in counselling or psychotherapy changes are not happening as expected we often think of "failed treatment", or the therapy as "not helpful" enough, or that the therapist was not the "right one". The therapist as an outsider empathizes with the clients' complaints concerning any negative feelings towards their self-expectations and aims ..read more

We may put things off sometimes, but if it becomes a habit, it can impact on our anxiety levels, productivity, and also our relationships. Procrastination will only lead to stress later on and impact on our lives. If procrastination is your trap, that affects your study, that work project, your personal development or your good decision, then you will find here some helpful solutions. There are four main reasons for procrastination and as many resolutions to stop putting off your plan. Knowing the underlying cause of the issue is the first step toward a solution. 1. If procrastination is str ..read more

In the last few years, there has been much talk about the state of the world economy. Financial concerns have grown from the business community to the economies of nations and from there to the finances of individuals. From my psychotherapist's view, I have noticed that while, the economist in the media proposes financial solutions and strategies, there is a silence in the mental health sector about the psychological relationship with money. Money’s concerns are, for the majority of psychotherapy services, considered as mere contributors adding to the list of modern life's stressors. The mone ..read more

Janet and Alan are in counselling, trying to repair their marriage, but their guidance counsellor Jeremy doesn't really seem up to the job. Pramface is a BBC Three comedy-drama series starring Scarlett Alice Johnson and Sean Michael Verey. Tags:  Couple Counselling Promoted on slideshow:  off ..read more

Depression, and the suffering of individuals, their families and communities is a very serious health burden to endure. New approaches to preventing relapse and recurrence of depression are being developed and tested in mindfulness-based programs around the world. Mark Williams, D.Phil, is a Professor of Clinical Psychology and Wellcome Principal Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. He holds a joint appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Experimental Psychology. With colleagues, he developed the MBCT (Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy) Progra ..read more

Deciding what to do for a living or what career we wish to embark in life, is not an easy task. The decision can be challenging if we feel limited in our abilities or qualifications. Also difficult is when the job market doesn't look too promising. But, the toughest decision is when we feel conflicted in choosing between a job that gratify our aspirations for a social status or our wish for the highest salary attainable against the wish for passionate interests . Only few lucky people, seem to have them all in what they do yet, anyone with some careful thinking and a pinch of w ..read more