How the Mind Protects Itself: Understanding Psychological Defences

We all have moments when we say, “I’m fine,” when we’re clearly not, or brush something off without realising it. As a psychotherapist in Dundalk, I often notice these small signals in the therapy room, subtle ways the mind protects itself. Defences can soften the impact of difficult feelings, like an umbrella in a sudden storm, but if they become too rigid, they can limit how we relate to ourselves and others. In therapy, we can explore these patterns safely, gradually discovering new ways of being.

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