Psychotherapy
What is therapy? How does it differ from confiding in a friend? How can simply talking make a difference? Does seeing a psychologist mean I’m “mad”? This short, heartfelt video addresses these common questions in plain, accessible language, offering a thoughtful exploration of what it means to seek help and connect with our shared human experience.
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Early beginnings
Our childhood invariably colours many of the difficulties we struggle with in our adult lives. This short little video speaks to the nature of how childhood can influence many of the things we experience as adults that are challenging, chipping away at the quality of our lives.
Can talking really help?
How is it that discussing one’s difficulties can be helpful? How can talking help with the profound despair that makes getting out of bed as impossible as climbing a mountain? How can talking have any effect on the crippling anxiety and panic which disables us as surely as a speeding train heading straight for you? This short clip helps to explain how the psychotherapeutic dialogue is altogether profoundly different to an ordinary conversation.
Psychological Crisis
A breakdown can be one of the most pivotal moments in a person’s life. It is a turning point when the struggles we have carried can no longer be ignored, and our psychological suffering demands attention. Far from being something to simply suppress or avoid, a breakdown offers a unique opportunity for profound change and growth. This short video explores why breakdowns matter and how they can serve as catalysts for meaningful transformation.
Why psychoanalytic therapy?
There are many different types of therapy, but psychoanalytic psychotherapy stands apart. What makes this approach so distinctive, effective, and potentially life-changing? In this short video, Jonathan Shedler highlights the core principles of the psychoanalytic approach, offering insight into what sets it apart from other forms of therapy.
How long does it take?
If you’re reading this, you likely have years or even decades of life experiences that shape and contextualise the difficulties you’re facing. It’s natural to wonder: how long does meaningful and effective therapy take? In this insightful video, Jonathan Shedler addresses this important question, offering clarity on the process of therapy and the time it takes to foster real change.