What is psychoanalysis? Sigmund Freud called psychoanalysis the “talking cure”. It is a method that allows the subject, through talking, to encounter and subsequently take responsibility for what causes them suffering and which presents itself in the enigmatic form of a symptom. The task of the professional, as is the case with all the psychologists and psychotherapists at our practice in Cernusco sul Naviglio, is to help the subject construct a question, to open up to questions, their...

(Long Read) Understanding the human mind remains one of the most complex challenges in psychology. Carl Gustav Jung, a pioneering figure in analytical psychology, introduced concepts that continue to shape how therapists approach mental health today. His ideas go beyond surface symptoms to explore the deeper layers of the psyche, offering a rich framework for psychotherapy. This post unpacks key concepts of Jungian theory and shows how they influence Jungian psychotherapy practice, helping...

Often the people who are suffering the most are the least likely to walk into a therapy room. From a psychoanalytic perspective, this isn’t a paradox or a character flaw. It’s actually a sign of how much they need  their defences just to get through the day. Here are some of the deeper reasons why the people who would benefit most from therapy often stay far away from it. From a psychoanalytic perspective, avoiding therapy is rarely a simple matter of “not wanting help.” It’s usually the...