The Inner Life in Transition
Transitions in life — moving abroad, changing careers, ending or beginning relationships, stepping into new stages of adulthood — are often publicly marked by excitement,...
Why Therapy in English Makes a Difference for Native Speakers
For many native English speakers living abroad, life appears full: successful careers, international connections, multilingual skills. But when it comes to therapy, something unexpected often...
The Silent Suffering of International Students
They arrive with ambition, resilience, and often a quiet sense of pride. International students are among the most courageous members of the global academic community....
How Childhood Perfectionism Leads to Adult Burnout
Burnout is often framed as a byproduct of overwork, poor boundaries, or modern work culture. And while these are valid contributors, they rarely tell the...
Understanding Eating Disorders Beyond Behavior
Much of the public discourse around eating disorders focuses on behavior: restricting, bingeing, purging, compulsive exercise. While these actions are visible and often distressing, they...
The Body as Mirror: A Psychoanalytic View on Body Image
In a culture that prizes appearance, optimization, and self-control, our relationship with the body is rarely neutral. For many, body image is not merely about...
Expat Anxiety: When Success Abroad Feels Like Failure Inside
Living and working abroad is often framed as a triumph—a bold leap into opportunity, career advancement, and personal growth. For many expatriates, the outward signs...
Why High-Achievers Struggle with Food: A Psychoanalytic Perspective
In a culture that celebrates perfection, control, and productivity, high achievement is often seen as the ultimate success. Yet, beneath the polished surface of many...
The Battle of the Unfinished Plate and the Overstuffed Pantry: A Psychoanalytic Exploration of Food Consumption and the Fear of Wasting
Food waste and overconsumption are two paradoxical behaviors that plague modern society. On one hand, there are those who habitually purchase excessive amounts of food,...
„Weißer Rauch, schwarzes Unbewusstes“ – Die Papstwahl, das Konklave und die Tiefenschichten Roms
Ein psychoanalytischer Blick auf ein religiöses Weltereignis Wenn in der Sixtinischen Kapelle der weiße Rauch aufsteigt, hält die Welt den Atem an. Die Wahl eines...