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Piotr Szmyt with Josette ten Have-de Labije in therapy in Lisbon

We proudly announce Piotr’s membership in IEDTA*!

At Psychotherapy Lisbon, we highly prioritize continuous professional development. Therefore, we actively participate in various advanced therapeutic training, psychotherapy schools, and specialized courses. We are proud to announce a major achievement: our psychotherapist, Piotr Szmyt, has completed a three-year Core Training in ISTDP! This significant accomplishment makes him a member of the International Experiential Dynamic Therapy Association (IEDTA).

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4 Reasons to Choose ISTDP for Faster Emotional Healing

Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is an accelerated, emotion-focused form of psychotherapy designed to help patients rapidly overcome a wide range of psychological and interpersonal problems. It operates on the principle that many psychological symptoms (like anxiety, depression, and chronic pain) are caused by unconscious, buried, or conflicting feelings that the mind defends against. When these feelings rise, the anxiety generated by the internal conflict is often misdirected into physical symptoms or maladaptive coping patterns.

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Types of Therapy: Find Your Path to Better Mental Health

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or the unique challenges of being an expat in Lisbon, understanding the various types of treatment can help you feel more confident about starting your journey. 1. Psychodynamic and ISTDP – Understanding the Roots of Your Struggles For those who feel their current difficulties are rooted in past experiences and childhood patterns that repeat in their adult relationships, the dynamic approach can be deeply insightful. In this approach we make sure you can access, understand and express your feelings and thoughts in a constructive manner.

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