The story of the empty bottle… It’s been a while, maybe even years since the story I’m about to describe to you. I remember it being around 9:00 in the morning, welcoming George* to his weekly session. George, going through his… Read More "Taking care of myself means taking care of you too (in that order…!)"
In the complex and multifaceted world of psychotherapy and personal growth, one of the paths to achieving a balanced and happy life is acceptance. At the core of acceptance lies our ability to accept both… Read More "The “miracle” of acceptance!"
How many times has the voice that struggles to be freed, to differentiate itself with words like these, emerged from the psychotherapeutic process: “Mum I love you, but I do not belong to you!”. The relationship between mother and child constitutes the… Read More "“Mum I Love You, But I Do Not Belong To You!” How much parenting is ultimately enough?"
Imagine you are driving a 2001 1,100cc Fiat Punto which has exceptional brakes, and you set off on a road trip with the destination of driving to your favourite country abroad. Imagine also the same journey… Read More "Are you operating like a Ferrari without brakes? (Eleftheria's story)"
Self-regulation is an integral part of both psychotherapy and personal development in general. As we journey towards discovering ourselves and coping with life's challenges, the ability to self-correct, to recognise impulses… Read More "Are you holding the steering wheel of your life? Self-regulation (self-control), why and how to acquire it."
Very briefly and concisely I will present to you 6 very basic points which, through research (which I also list at the end of the article), have been noted to increase couple connection, satisfaction within the relationship… Read More "The 6 most important (among many…) ingredients of a happy relationship"
I truly understand how difficult all this you are going through might be for you. Often you may feel intense emotions of disappointment and despair. A lot has fallen on your shoulders (especially in recent years where a change is timidly taking place… Read More "Partnership Relations: It is never about the dishes! My message to the woman (with the aim of de-escalating tensions and creating an atmosphere of understanding in the partnership) Part 3"
MY MESSAGE TO THE MAN (aimed at defusing tension and creating an atmosphere of understanding in the romantic relationship) I understand that sometimes when you come home and are not greeted by a warm hug, a warm… Read More "Romantic Relationships: It's never about the dishes! part 2"
In this article I will reveal to you the basic needs of a man and a woman which, when not expressed and cared for within the relationship, as a rule create tension and gradual drifting apart. When you begin to recognise them… Read More "Relationships: It's never about the dishes!"
It has been about a decade since I first heard this phrase from the mouth of a teacher at a special school where I was also working. At the time, it made a huge impression on me both for the truth it highlighted… Read More "Why do couples break up? (for the exact same reasons they got together in the first place…!)"