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Do I Need Therapy?
From a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Vancouver, Yaletown at An Elegant Mind Counselling Clinic. Almost everybody wonders at some point in their life, “Do I need therapy?” It can be confusing to know whether what you’re feeling right now is a temporary
What Does Therapy Look Like? A Psychodynamic Therapist Explains
Many people feel uncertain about what therapy is, what actually happens in sessions, and whether it’s something they should try. If you’ve ever wondered, “What would therapy even look like for me?”, this page is meant to help. Below are some general thing
A Therapist's Perspective: Finding Your Way Through the Fog with EMDR Therapy
Some memories cast a long shadow, making it feel like you’re living in a fog. They can shape your beliefs, convincing you that you’re unsafe or that the past is destined to repeat itself. As a therapist, I’ve seen how these unresolved experiences can hold
Why Early Relationships Matter and How Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Can Help
How Early Relationships Shape Our Inner World — and How Therapy Can Help Heal It Most of us don’t remember our first years of life. And yet, many of us live with their emotional imprint every day. Why do some people expect comfort when they’re distre
Psychoanalysis as a Lived Emotional Experience: Understanding Therapy Today
If you’re thinking about starting psychotherapy, you may be hoping not only to understand yourself better, but also to feel differently in your day-to-day life. You might be sensing something painful or confusing inside you, but struggle to put it into wor
Understanding Bion’s Theory of Thinking: How Psychoanalysis Shapes Emotions
Introduction to Bion’s Theory of Thinking Wilfred Bion was a British psychoanalyst whose life spanned from 1897 to 1979, but whose influence continues today to provide psychoanalysis with rich insights as to how our minds function, why we suffer, and ho
How Psychoanalysis Heals a Wounded Mind
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by emotion that reality itself seems to bend? For individuals with damage to a specific part of the brain, this isn't just a fleeting feeling—it's a daily experience. This condition, known as memory-related confabulation,
Enhancing Relationships: The Role of AI Companions, Sex and Couples Therapy in Building Stronger Connections
Have you noticed how technology, especially AI companions, is transforming every aspect of our lives—even the most personal ones? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just about boosting productivity or advancing industries; it’s now being used to ful
