Notes from practice
Short essays from the clinic.
Written by Anna and the team. Educational, not prescriptive.
12 April 2026 · 6 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
How burnout quietly shapes high achievers
Burnout in high achievers rarely arrives loudly. It arrives as effectiveness slowly turning into effort.
Read essay →8 March 2026 · 5 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
Five quiet signs of emotional overload
The loud signs of overload are easy to spot. It is the quiet ones — the ones we explain away — that tend to catch up with us.
Read essay →2 February 2026 · 4 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
Why expat loneliness in Munich is different
Loneliness in a foreign city is not just about having fewer friends. It is about which version of yourself the language and culture allows.
Read essay →7 January 2026 · 3 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
Why Do I Become Emotionally Obsessed With Someone Who Gives Me So Little? Understanding Limerence
Limerence is an intense emotional fixation on another person, marked by longing and idealization, and psychotherapy treats it as a meaningful signal rather than a flaw.
Read essay →4 January 2026 · 3 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
Why Do I Feel Afraid of Missing Out on My Own Life? Understanding FOMO in Psychotherapy
FOMO is rarely about social media or comparison alone; in psychotherapy it reveals a deeper state touching identity, attachment, and the fear of choosing fully.
Read essay →2 January 2026 · 4 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
Looking for an English-Speaking Psychologist in Munich? What You Should Know
Living abroad in Munich places quiet but continuous pressure on your emotional wellbeing, and finding the right English-speaking psychologist can be a clinical necessity, not just a comfort.
Read essay →1 June 2025 · 3 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
Feeling Out of Control? Living with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Borderline Personality Disorder is not a character flaw but an emotional regulation disorder rooted in early wounds, and with the right support, healing and a steadier sense of self are truly possible.
Read essay →20 May 2025 · 3 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
How to Set Boundaries Without Feeling Guilty
Setting boundaries often brings guilt, fear, or self-doubt, yet that discomfort is usually a sign you are finally honoring yourself, and learning to say no is an act of self-respect.
Read essay →20 May 2025 · 3 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
Feeling Like You're Never Enough? The Roots of Perfectionism
Perfectionism isn't about being perfect; it's about fearing what happens if you're not, and therapy can help you trace its roots and build a kinder relationship with yourself.
Read essay →20 May 2025 · 3 min read · Anna Fernandes Lucas
High-Functioning Depression: When You're Smiling Outside but Numb Inside
High-functioning depression is a hidden form of emotional pain in people who keep performing well while feeling empty inside, and therapy can gently help you reconnect with joy and authentic self-worth.
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