Common topics in therapy

Stress is a phenomenon that most people have experienced at one time or another. Through increased pulse, pressure in the head, and shortness of breath, the feeling spreads throughout the body. In some situations, stress is essential, as long we know how to regulate it.

Codependency is a dysfunctional relationship dynamic that can occur in romantic relationships, between parents and children, friends and other family members. This dynamic is often recognized by one party taking on a "giver"-role, while the other becomes a receiver and, in the worst case, an exploiter.

Anger is one of our basic emotions. This feeling is helping us adapt to our surroundings and survive, but unfortunately during our lives we can face challenges that change our ability to express these feelings in a good way.

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Creative adaptation patterns are unconscious strategies we use to protect ourselves from negative thoughts or feelings. Defense mechanisms are not necessarily bad, as they can help us navigate through painful experiences. However, they become problematic when used too often or for too long.

Many overthinkers struggle with fixations that involve high levels of self-criticism and repetitive thoughts that are difficult to ignore. These thoughts often refer to ideas about what others think and believe about you, about your own worth, and your own achievements. 

People who experience an absence of recognition from other people – family, friends, managers, teachers – can have low self-esteem and a poor self-image. Self-esteem is about how we experience our worth as human beings, and how it actually feels to be who we are.