The Psy Channel
For a better understanding of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.
Why consult a psychotherapist?
What motivates a consultation with a psychotherapist, who to consult and when, and why ask for help ?
What you need to know about depression
Learn to demystify preconceived ideas about depression, so you can better understand the illness and find out how to get help.
The main signs of autism in adulthood
Discovering that you have autism as an adult can be very rewarding and a relief. It can help you to understand yourself better and to live better.
The 6 essential qualities of a good therapist
A good therapist possesses both an existential understanding of human nature and the tools to overcome the most difficult challenges faced by his or her patients.
How and on what criteria should you choose a therapist?
What are the criteria for choosing one form of therapy over another, and how do you find and evaluate a therapist?
Who is analytical psychotherapy or psychoanalysis for?
Psychoanalysis is for people who want to unravel the conflicts they suffer from by becoming aware of the unconscious mechanisms that condition their reactions.
Understanding the mechanisms of anxiety
Anxiety is a common emotion that can sometimes become so intense and pervasive that it makes us lose our footing. Phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorders and more. In the general population, 5-10% of people suffer from chronic anxiety disorders.
All about personality tests
Understand the principles, limitations and usefulness of psychometric personality tests.
Why psychoanalysis is more relevant than ever
Psychoanalysis is a doctrine that cannot contribute to today's dominant idea of reducing psychic organization to behavior.