Therapeutic topics

You may feel that something is missing in your life. Maybe the same things keep happening to you over and over again, and you wonder why. You may have questions that you don’t know the answers to, even if you are really looking for them. And for all the other “maybes,” you don’t have to be alone. Psychotherapy is here for you, whether you come in with a specific topic or with a general feeling.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable at a party, surrounded by people? Did you find it difficult to breathe and look for a reason to leave as soon as possible? Have you ever gone to a meeting several hours early because you were worried that something might happen during the trip and you wouldn't arrive on time? Have you ever worried so much about the future that you completely forgot to live in the present? This is what anxiety can look like.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable at a party, surrounded by people? Don't worry. Whether you need only partial lifestyle changes, a rethinking of your habitual way of thinking, or a journey into the depths of your soul to cure depression, it is one of the most treatable mental illnesses.

Burnout syndrome, like other disorders, does not appear out of nowhere. It draws idealists with high standards and equally high expectations, people who are ready to invest all of their energy for the betterment of others. Even those who simply want to perform a decent job but haven't learnt to ask for support.

Relationships have been, are and will be an important part of our lives. Quality relationships have a beneficial effect on our health, strengthen our immunity and reduce the negative effects of stress. Simply put, they have the lion’s share of our life satisfaction. That is why it is important to be able to take care of our relationships and know when we are no longer able to handle them alone. Psychotherapy, whether individual or couples therapy, can help us develop our ability to relate to others and strengthen our skills in partnership, family, and work.

Stress has always been and will always be a part of our lives. Although we usually perceive stress negatively, its main purpose is to protect us. But what if it becomes pervasive and does more harm than good to our health?

Psychotherapy can help us understand what is really important to us. We can adjust our work, personal and family workloads accordingly to achieve an acceptable balance.

The magic of self-esteem is that it does not allow us to be a victim of our lives, but forces us to live it consciously, with love for others and for ourselves.

Do you think about food too often? Are you experiencing mental hunger? Do you feel guilty about food or fear gaining weight? Does food control you more than you control food? Do you just pretend to eat in front of others or do you avoid eating with others? If the above situations are an unwelcome part of your daily reality, you should know that there are many ways to take control of your mind and be more free in relation to yourself. One of the most effective solutions is psychotherapy.

Do you happen to do so many things at once that you can’t finish anything at all? Sometimes you forget your appointments and often find that instead of listening to a colleague, you hear background music that takes you back to your vacation in an instant? Knowing yourself does not necessarily mean that you suffer from ADHD. However, if the above situations are an unwelcome part of your daily reality, know that there are many ways to take control of your restless mind. One of the most effective is psychotherapy.

A mental injury that disrupts our personal integrity and significantly affects how we experience anything new. It is said that each of us has trauma. It is a very probable risk of everyday life. Our human reaction to it is also very natural, but it often culminates in freezing. For some reason, we do not experience an innate instinctive reaction that commands us to flee or fight. This is also important information that helps a traumatized person to accept the confusion in which he finds himself from day-to-day. Psychotherapy can go even further. It is in its power to bring a person out of the captivity of past experiences and to indulge him or her again in the enjoyment of the present.

Narcissist, hysteric or ranger. Does that sound familiar? Colourful expressions that have become familiar in our vocabulary when we want to give someone an ugly reproach towards how they are behaving. In fact, their origin is far more fundamental. Personality disorders significantly affect a person’s life, and affect an estimated 10% of the people around us. Others are impacted by living with them, having children with disorders or working with someone with a personality disorder. No matter which group you belong to, you don’t have to be alone with your difficulties. Psychotherapy is an opportunity to learn to manage your emotions and heal interpersonal relationships.

What does torture, domestic violence and abuse have in common? All of the above terms are criminal offenses. They take place in relationships that are inherently disrupted, and are usually not isolated acts; on the contrary, they last longer. Because such violence is in the vast majority of cases committed behind closed doors, there are no witnesses or conclusive evidence. So how do you get out of the vicious cycle of fear and pain?

Are you procrastinating? You are probably not alone. A significant part of the population postpones its tasks indefinitely. This evasive behavior brings immediate relief, but then a harsher punishment in the form of stress and guilt. We indulge in both ourselves, our inner child and our inner parent. So how do we work with these two voices in our heads and correctly estimate our capacity if we place more and more responsibilities on our shoulders?

By mourning, we react to the loss and death of a loved one, which is undoubtedly the most painful loss. Our ancestors were wise, they did not push death beyond the walls of the hospital, but its acceptance was part of everyday life. They lived together, surrounded by a wider family or community, and gave their rituals a safe framework for parting. We can also lose home, a beloved animal, health or social status. These are all crises, and also a natural part of life. If we learn to say goodbye, then we can also welcome and look forward to everything that comes to our life afterwards.

To experience joy, we must know sadness. This is the principle of the world into which our bodies were born and where our emotions and experiences belong. If sadness is just right, it enriches our mental life and brings us information, without which our personality and its development would otherwise stagnate. But how do we deal with grief that becomes suffering and does not seem to have a beginning or an end?

Sexuality is rooted in us biologically. Scientific studies are known which show that children in the prenatal period (in their mother’s body) smile at the physical stimulation of the sexes. We see the same thing in young children, who normally touch their genitals and experience excitement. Yet sexuality causes us many troubles. Psychotherapy is one of the ways we can be satisfied in the field of intimacy and sexuality.

It may sound strange to treat high blood pressure or urinary tract inflammation with psychotherapy. But if we look at symptoms as the language of the body communicating with us, we can begin to question what our body is really trying to tell us. Therapy is a tool to give us the courage to listen to it.

Parenting is one of the most beautiful and at the same time most challenging tasks in life. When looking for our parenting style, we often start from how we had it at home when we were little. At best, we repeat what we liked, at worst we know how we don’t want to do it. Psychotherapy can help us find the optimal parental style.

Improving leadership is often the domain of coaching. Psychotherapy can help to understand the internal conflicts or fears that prevent you from being a better leader. In addition, it usually leads to improved perception of one's own feelings and greater authenticity. It can help to improve listening and empathy for others. All of this is essential for modern leadership.

Sleep is a basic human need. It is no coincidence that its lack is becoming a big topic in today’s society. In the name of performance, we betray our natural biorhythm and expose ourselves to continuous stress. As a result, we suffer, especially at a later age, from sleep disorders, most often insomnia. What do you do if your mornings haven’t been any good for a long time and you can’t get a full night’s sleep?

Anger, rage or aggression. We all know them. It is impossible not to, because they are part of our nature and normal mental development. An even bigger paradox is how unacceptable they are in today’s society. The fear of condemnation may force us to suppress them, which is just a step towards illness or outbursts of rage. But how do you manage your anger and control it properly?

Psychotherapy usually solves more serious problems with motivation. It is useful in situations where the loss of motivation significantly affects the functioning at work, at home or in school. Psychotherapy helps to uncover our inner motives, to understand what really motivates us and whether it is still valid. We will find out whether things that we lose motivation for, are really what we want, or whether we do it “because of” someone or something. We will identify whether we are compensating for low self-esteem or trying to thank our parents. Psychotherapy will also help restore our internal resources in difficult situations, so we can better manage them.

Psychotherapy is one of the most important and effective tools that can be used to help people addicted to substances or addicted to processes (gambling, betting). Both psychotherapy aimed at changing personality and relationships, supporting the growth and maturation of personality (psychoanalysis, psychodynamic and interpersonal psychotherapy, existential and humanistic psychotherapy) and psychotherapy focused on changing (symptomatic) behavior are effective. This includes behavioral and cognitive behavioral therapy, but also systemic, structural and communication therapies, involving work with family units.

Mental and physical torture both hurt. Have you experienced it in the past or are you still experiencing ridicule or harm? Have you not found support or are you afraid to entrust your experience to someone else? That’s why psychotherapy is here. To offer you a safe place where you can talk about your suffering.

One can be alone and not feel lonely and the other way around, keeping in touch with our loved ones has never been easier. Technological progress, accessibility of travel and improved living conditions have increased our flexibility and mobility. And yet people are more than ever single, living alone or (although surrounded by people) experiencing loneliness. Psychotherapy can be a way out of this.