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Embracing Your Inner Critic: A Psychosynthesis Approach to Self-Discovery

8th May 2025 by Matthew

Understanding the Inner Critic The inner critic is a psychological construct that represents the negative internal dialogue many individuals experience. It often manifests as self-doubt, severe judgment, and pervasive negative self-talk. Individuals may find themselves frequently questioning their capabilities, leading to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety. This voice of self-criticism can become so ingrained that […]

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Healing Your Inner Critic: A Guide to Self-Compassion

8th May 2025 by Matthew

Understanding Your Inner Critic We all possess an inner voice that shapes our self-perception, often manifesting as an inner critic. This voice can sow seeds of doubt and negativity, challenging our self-worth. Understanding the origins of this voice is the first step in learning how to heal your inner critic. Many times, it stems from […]

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> What to expect in the first session.

7th September 2019 by Matthew Leave a Comment

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It’s understandable to be nervous before counselling but knowing what to expect in the first session can calm some of those fears. It may have taken a lot to even make contact by email or phone with a counsellor and make that first appointment. Now you’re meeting the therapist for the first time and you […]

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> Getting unstuck & out of your own way.

8th August 2019 by Matthew Leave a Comment

Why we self-sabotage and making friends with the inner critic. It’s not unusual to talk to yourself, sometimes known as having inner dialogue, and some people are more aware of this than others. It’s one of the ways the mind processes information and makes decisions. We often have competing desires and mixed feelings about things, […]

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> Self-awareness meditation.

22nd July 2018 by Matthew Leave a Comment

In this video, we’ll be looking at the identification, disidentification and self-identification exercise from Roberto Assagioli who was the founder of psychosynthesis, a modality of transpersonal psychology and psychotherapy. I have modified the language to some degree and added phrases which I feel enhanced the meditation. Let me know what you think in the comments […]

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  • Embracing Your Inner Critic: A Psychosynthesis Approach to Self-Discovery
  • Healing Your Inner Critic: A Guide to Self-Compassion
  • > What to expect in the first session.
  • > Getting unstuck & out of your own way.

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Qualified Counsellor and therapist working in Dalston, Hackney, E8, close to Haggerston, De Beauvoir, Stoke Newington, Islington and from The Institute of Psychosynthesis in Hendon.

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