Sometimes in therapy, it is easy to underestimate how much is held inside a single decision. On the surface, it might look like a simple choice. A holiday. A relationship. A message sent or not sent. Something ordinary and practical.

A clear, honest guide to what psychodynamic counselling is, what it can help with, what it cannot do, and who it may or may not suit.

Intrusive thoughts, which often underlie anxiety, have a historical purpose. In the early days of human evolution, these thoughts served as a protective mechanism, keeping individuals safe from harm.