Intuition, meet Cognitive Bias
Cognitive biases can be described as systematic errors in thinking that affect the way we perceive reality. Our brains, unfortunately, are not impartial processors of information. Instead, the brain takes shortcuts, drawing conclusions based on incomplete or distorted information. While these mental shortcuts can be useful to make decisions, they can lead to false judgments. […]
The Intuitive Mind: A Guide or an Illusion?
One of the more persistent myths we live with is the belief that our feelings, those sudden hunches and quiet gut instincts, reliably hold the key to truth. Some of us also may have an unwavering conviction that intuition is the voice of wisdom, although they may struggle to articulate what intuition consists of, and […]
Uncovering Triggers and Empowering Approaches to Calm Anxiety
In a previous blog post, we explored ways to understand anxiety and some common types. In the following, guest edited by counsellor and therapist Guy Turton, we look at some of the precedents to the experience of anxiety and some common approaches to addressing it when experienced. Precedents to Anxiety Anxiety can reflect our anticipation of a future event […]
Anxiety, shame, and sex
Many of us have been taught, implicitly or explicitly, to hide our most vulnerable parts. We live in a world of dualities, where love and apathy dance, and where pride and shame co-exist in tension. Sexuality, as one of our most intimate human experiences, often becomes a battleground for these emotions. Anxiety, driven by shame, […]
Dancing with Anxiety – Understanding and Overcoming Inner Turmoil
Anxiety is such a common human experience; it would be difficult to find someone who has not experienced it at some point in their lives. Whether in its subtle form of mild worry or as an overwhelming sense of dread, it seems to exist as an intrinsic part of the human condition. A lot of […]
Love, Links and Leashes: Navigating the Tug-of-War Between Connection and Independence
Love - there is a lot that can be said (and possibly a lot that can’t be easily articulated) about it, isn’t there? There has been enough to keep philosophers, poets, and scientists fascinated for centuries, indicating how multifaceted and complex topic it is. It intertwines with attachment and dependence, shaping our interactions with those […]
‘The Method’ in Therapy
In our previous blog post, we explored the key factors that contribute significantly to successful therapeutic outcomes. This post, our first collaborative work, reviewed by Counsellor Rohan Kenworthy, is on how person-centred psychotherapists can draw from their own experiences and emotions to construct the therapeutic relationship more effectively. Therapy, especially those that carry a person-centred […]
Unlocking Effective Therapy: The Science and Art Behind Client Change
Psychotherapy is a dynamic interplay of biological, psychological, and social dimensions, all converging to foster meaningful change. Being a vast field, psychotherapy encompasses many approaches, techniques, and philosophies. Despite this diversity – and sometimes because of it, someone who is considering talk therapy could face difficulties in deciding which type of practitioner and what type […]
So What if Free Will is an Illusion?
Whether we humans actually have free will or not is perhaps a hotly debated topic. I say perhaps, because it would probably depend on who you ask. While for some prone to, or interested in a certain degree of introspection, the existence of free will represents a cornerstone of our understanding of human existence, deeply […]
A Product of its Time
I am thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new blog! I envision this blog to be a collaborative space, about us — embracing a collective approach, inviting opinionated guest collaborators to share their unique perspectives. From thought-provoking pieces to perspectives, our blog will be enriched by a range of voices. In the coming months, […]