What is the drama triangle? The drama triangle is a psychological model that describes the dynamics of interpersonal conflicts in terms of three roles: the rescuer, the victim, and the persecutor. It’s deceptively simple but many people find it an incredibly powerful tool to reflect on their interpersonal relationships. The model is represented as a … Read More
I chatted to Zekiye Kartal (she/her), an Intercultural Counsellor based in London, to learn more about her approach and her way of working.
Zekiye offers individual therapy and works with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. She works in three languages: English, German and Kurmanci (a Kurdish delict). Alongside her private practice, Zekiye works for Nafsiyat Intercultural Therapy Centre: a pioneering therapy approach offering counselling in over 25 languages.
You might have noticed that in my email signature I have “(he/him)” next to my name and wondered why I do that. After all, with a name like William, you might think that it’s obvious that I identify as a man and therefore use he or him or his to refer to me, or something … Read More
Existential psychotherapy is a type of psychotherapy that deals with existential issues such as death, responsibility, freedom, and the meaning of life. Rather than seeing problems such as depression, anxiety, alienation, and feelings of failure as symptoms of mental illness, existential therapy takes a broader view. It looks at these issues as a normal part … Read More
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a method of psychotherapy that works with thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours. It focuses on helping clients identify their negative thoughts and attitudes that may be affecting their emotions, and developing healthy ones. CBT also encourages clients to practice specific skills such as relaxation and relaxation exercises. CBT therapists usually help … Read More
