We live in times where the pace of life often outruns the pace of the soul. We are taught to do, to produce, to show resilience - but rarely are we taught to pause. To listen to what we feel. To name what unsettles us. That’s why starting psychotherapy can feel so difficult.
Not because we don’t want help, but because we’ve been conditioned to believe that “it’s not that bad,” that “others have it worse,” or that “it’ll pass with time.”
The truth? It doesn’t always pass. And it doesn’t have to be unbearable to deserve care.
Psychotherapy is a space of conscious slowing down. A place where, with safety and empathy, we allow ourselves to look inward - not to judge, but to understand. And, with time, to rebuild the parts we once thought were lost.
But why is it so hard to take that first step?
Because it requires vulnerability. Because, unlike physical pain, emotional pain doesn’t come with easy tests to prove it. Because we live in a culture that still values performance more than balance. And above all, because touching what’s been “tucked away” can feel uncomfortable at first.
Yet the benefits speak for themselves. People who go through psychotherapy report better emotional self-regulation, greater clarity in decision-making, improved interpersonal relationships, and even fewer physical symptoms — because the body often speaks what the mind keeps silent.
And this is where it’s worth remembering: you don’t have to be “unwell” to start.
Psychotherapy isn’t just for putting out fires — it also helps prevent them. It’s a tool for personal growth, emotional development, and greater self-awareness, both of yourself and of others.
And what about the role of companies?
Increasingly, the world of work is deeply affected by emotional issues. Pressure, overload, lack of recognition, and imbalance between personal and professional life are constant sources of stress. Burnout, for example, is already recognized as an occupational phenomenon by the WHO.
According to the World Health Organization, 12 billion workdays are lost annually due to mental health issues. In Europe alone, the costs associated with psychological suffering exceed 600 billion euros per year, including productivity losses, absenteeism, and healthcare expenses.
But there is good news. A 2022 Deloitte study found that for every 1 euro invested in mental health programs, there is an average return of 5 euros. The logic is simple: employees who feel good produce more. Balanced people relate better, create better, and make better decisions.
That’s why offering access to psychology sessions as a perk isn’t a luxury. It’s a human and financial investment. It’s a step that shows the company recognizes we are not just arms or brains. And that emotionally healthy people build companies with a future.
Blooming is also a choice.
At its core, psychotherapy is a journey that begins when we dare to ask: What if I took care of myself the way I deserve?
At its core, psychotherapy is a journey that begins when we dare to ask ourselves: What if I cared for myself as I truly deserve?
Because where it burns… it can also bloom.