A young woman entered psychotherapy with a seemingly simple goal: to fulfil her training requirements. She believed her childhood had been "perfect," convinced that trauma only happened to "others." What she uncovered, however, was that her belief was a pure fantasy—one that had masked a lifelong erasure of her identity. In clinical terms, what she experienced as "love" was actually a form of narcissistic parental over-investment; it was the dissolution of her boundaries as a

Contrary to popular belief—which often casts personality disorders as something "exotic" or distant from the average person—the reality is strikingly different. In clinical practice, personality disorders essentially denote substential impairments in personality functioning. This refers to deep-seated difficulties in how we experience ourselves, how we perceive others, and how we emotionally navigate the world. These impairments are frequently the silent engine beneath the s

The use of psychedelics for the purpose of therapy and personal growth has seen a significant increase in recent years. While the body of research supporting their therapeutic potential is expanding, much of the discussion regarding effectiveness and adverse effects remains reliant on the subjective, personal experiences of users. While some data suggests favourable outcomes in treating mental health issues such as depression, PTSD, and substance use, questions remain regardi

AI chatbots once seemed like a promising tool for mental health support but growing evidence, at least for now, suggests otherwise. These systems can subtly reinforce distorted beliefs, validate harmful narratives, and even create false memories. For those already feeling vulnerable, what feels like helpful advice may actually deepen confusion and distress.

The passage of time often shows its effects at the start of midlife, culminating in the collapse of unconscious fantasies.

The experience of unworthiness affects not only how one perceives themselves but also their relationships, past, present, and future.

Many will end up hesitating or never engaging in psychotherapy because of their unconscious fear of change.