Lecture, Barnard's Inn Hall, Thursday, 14 Jan 2027 - 13:00

Can You Be Your Own Therapist?

A surreal painting depicts a lone figure in red walking up concrete stairs through a series of interlocking, profile-shaped archways that create a psychological, mind-like tunnel leading toward a bright light

This lecture explores how we can develop greater self-awareness, understand our relationships with others, and rethink the role of stress in our lives. It examines how the stories we tell ourselves shape our experience, and how they can be questioned and revised. The session offers a clear framework for thinking more accurately about our inner lives and responding to challenges with greater clarity and control.

Lady Philippa Perry

Lady Philippa Perry

Philippa Perry is a psychotherapist, bestselling author, broadcaster and journalist whose work explores psychology, relationships and emotional wellbeing. After training as a psychotherapist and working...

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