The Unmasking Minds blog
Therapy, explained simply
CBT, EFT, the Gottman Method, expressive arts, and who to see for what. Plain-language explainers so you can choose support with confidence.
7 articles
Therapy explained · 6 min read
What is CBT? Cognitive behavioural therapy explained simply
CBT is one of the most researched talking therapies in the world. The core idea, what actually happens in sessions, and whether it might suit you.
Therapy explained · 6 min read
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, explained
EFT sees most couple fights as a fear of losing each other. The idea behind it, how it unfolds over three stages, and what research says.
Therapy explained · 6 min read
The Gottman Method explained: what decades of research on couples teach us
John and Julie Gottman studied thousands of couples to learn what makes love last. The key findings, and how to use them at home.
Therapy explained · 6 min read
Expressive arts therapy: how art helps when words don't
Sometimes the most important feelings are the hardest to say. How drawing, movement and writing help in therapy, and why you don't need to be 'artistic'.
Therapy explained · 6 min read
Which type of therapy is right for me? A plain-language guide
CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, psychodynamic... The alphabet soup of therapy, explained simply, with a table of which approaches are often used for which problems.
Therapy explained · 6 min read
Psychologist, psychiatrist, counsellor or coach: who should you see in India?
Psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, counsellor, coach: the titles are confusing. Who does what in India, and how to know where to start.
Therapy explained · 6 min read
What happens in your first therapy session (and how to prepare)
Nervous about your first session? What actually happens, what you'll be asked, how to prepare, and how to know if it's a good fit.
Not sure what kind of help you need?
Send a short enquiry about what's going on. The team will reply on WhatsApp and point you to the right kind of session, or to someone else if that fits better.