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Eroticising Diagnosis
In this reflection from the Brisbane Psychoanalytic Congress, Myles Medwell explores how diagnosis in psychology is often stripped of its deeper meaning. By rethinking diagnosis as something erotic – rooted in desire, mystery, and relational dynamics – he invites readers to consider how naming can both trap and transform us.
The Stranger Within
What if your thoughts don’t belong entirely to you? Friedrich Nietzsche once suggested that we are strangers to ourselves. In this post, we explore what happens when we stop trying to control every thought and begin to listen instead.
Beyond Symptoms
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is often misunderstood, leaving individuals with long waits for treatment and limited support. Yet evidence-based psychological therapies can provide real hope for recovery.
Why Mental Health Matters
The Mind Matters: Why Mental Health Deserves Your Attention In today’s fast-paced world, we often prioritise work, physical health, and
Speaking the Unspoken
Explore why unspoken thoughts and silences matter in therapy. Discover how psychoanalytic psychology helps bring the unsayable to light, fostering healing and self-understanding.
When the Body Speaks
How the Unconscious Shapes Physical Symptoms In psychoanalytic therapy, particularly within Lacanian and Freudian frameworks, the unconscious isn’t seen as