Welcome to the pages of Cyril John Mathew, Counseling Psychologist and Psychotherapist. Here, you will gain information on how psychotherapy works, the theoretical foundations that underlie my work, and reading articles on specific topics related to mental health will help you gain a clearer understanding of the various problems you may be facing.
However, the most important thing is that you will learn to better understand yourself and develop certain skills that will contribute to your personal development and, consequently, better functioning in different types of relationships. Now is the time to delve into yourself!
It is, in fact, possible to recreate our life and live one that is flourishing and splendid. Like everything else in nature, we are born to grow.
Psychoanalytic therapy considers a client’s past life to understand the events and
Counselling sessions are intended to give the client an understanding of their condit
The Ego-Self and Its Abandonment: A Path Toward Authenticity The ego-self is a fundamental concept in both psychology and philosophy, representing the constructed identity that individuals develop over the course
The path one takes in life is shaped by their upbringing and the person they are. We see different ways people live. Some lead unfulfilled lives, while others find fulfillment.
The core of mindfulness, is allowing the mind to rest naturally in its conscious state without forcing it into a particular focus. This “letting go” creates an effortless presence where
Human beings have the innate potential to know themselves and reach a higher state of consciousness. What is so great about devoting time for self-realisation and understanding? It brings you
Sexual addiction Hypersexuality refers to an increased sexual drive for sexual activities, whether it involves masturbation, sexual intercourse with another person, or any other sexual behavior. Over time, hypersexuality can
You are born and you develop as a pupa. You try all the ways to protect the pupa and survive the repressions of society. It is only until the late
The Ego-Self and Its Abandonment: A Path Toward Authenticity The ego-self is a fundamental concept in both psychology and philosophy, representing the constructed identity that individuals develop over the course of their lives. This self is largely influenced by external factors, such as societal expectations, cultural norms, and personal experiences. While the ego plays an essential role in helping individuals…
The path one takes in life is shaped by their upbringing and the person they are. We see different ways people live. Some lead unfulfilled lives, while others find fulfillment. Not everyone has the privilege of achieving a fulfilled life. Both types of lives involve sacrifices, but the key difference with a fulfilled life is that it leaves no regrets,…
The core of mindfulness, is allowing the mind to rest naturally in its conscious state without forcing it into a particular focus. This “letting go” creates an effortless presence where the mind is free from clinging to thoughts or emotions. In essence, true mindfulness is about releasing control and being in a state of pure awareness. When this happens, a…
Human beings have the innate potential to know themselves and reach a higher state of consciousness. What is so great about devoting time for self-realisation and understanding? It brings you closer to the nascent state of your mind, the Soul. Then, you come closer to your purpose in the world. You can live till death without understanding who you are,…
Sexual addiction Hypersexuality refers to an increased sexual drive for sexual activities, whether it involves masturbation, sexual intercourse with another person, or any other sexual behavior. Over time, hypersexuality can lead to sexual addiction. Elevated sexual desire in men is called satyriasis, and in women, it’s called nymphomania. While in today’s conditions, some may find this appealing because people often…
You are born and you develop as a pupa. You try all the ways to protect the pupa and survive the repressions of society. It is only until the late teens one experiences the inadequacy of the pupa he is living in. Again, due to factors such as social co-existence and need for making earning, we sink into the same…