In Treatment

Paul is irritated when Mia arrives late and insists on telling him about her recent one-night stands - but discovers a more profound reason for her behaviour

Paul is irritated when Mia arrives late and insists on telling him about her recent one-night stands - but discovers a more profound reason for her behaviour

Drama about a psychotherapist

Drama about a psychotherapist

April arrives early for her appointment in an agitated state, and reveals she has become preoccupied with trying to help her suicidal brother deal with his emotional problems

April arrives early for her appointment in an agitated state, and reveals she has become preoccupied with trying to help her suicidal brother deal with his emotional problems

Bess brings Oliver for his next session with Paul - but before she leaves, she inadvertently gives the therapist an insight into her own insecurities

Bess brings Oliver for his next session with Paul - but before she leaves, she inadvertently gives the therapist an insight into her own insecurities

Walter returns to Paul's office having been forced out of his job - but as he discusses his professional woes, the therapist is shocked to discover how much medication he is taking

Walter returns to Paul's office having been forced out of his job - but as he discusses his professional woes, the therapist is shocked to discover how much medication he is taking

Paul arranges a coffee meeting with Tammy, hoping for a relaxed catch‑up in a quiet café, but his irritation surfaces almost immediately. He finds himself snapping at her, losing his temper in a way that feels uncharacteristic, and the brief encounter ends on a tense note. The sharp exchange lingers in his mind, and later, when he goes to see Gina, the incident prompts a deeper self‑examination. He begins to wonder whether the manner in which he cares for his patients amounts to treating them as a surrogate family, and he questions where the line between professional duty and personal attachment should be drawn.

Paul arranges a coffee meeting with Tammy, hoping for a relaxed catch‑up in a quiet café, but his irritation surfaces almost immediately. He finds himself snapping at her, losing his temper in a way that feels uncharacteristic, and the brief encounter ends on a tense note. The sharp exchange lingers in his mind, and later, when he goes to see Gina, the incident prompts a deeper self‑examination. He begins to wonder whether the manner in which he cares for his patients amounts to treating them as a surrogate family, and he questions where the line between professional duty and personal attachment should be drawn.

Mia turns up for her next appointment and immediately notices that Paul is still deeply affected by the loss of his father. She quietly acknowledges his sorrow, offering heartfelt condolences for his bereavement. After giving him a moment to collect himself, she shifts the conversation to a personal development of her own – she reveals that she is pregnant. The room feels heavy with unspoken pain, yet Mia’s announcement brings a subtle lift, signalling a new chapter amid the ongoing mourning. She watches Paul’s expression soften slightly as she shares the news, a brief respite from his lingering sadness, highlighting a poignant mix of sorrow and hope within the session.

Mia turns up for her next appointment and immediately notices that Paul is still deeply affected by the loss of his father. She quietly acknowledges his sorrow, offering heartfelt condolences for his bereavement. After giving him a moment to collect himself, she shifts the conversation to a personal development of her own – she reveals that she is pregnant. The room feels heavy with unspoken pain, yet Mia’s announcement brings a subtle lift, signalling a new chapter amid the ongoing mourning. She watches Paul’s expression soften slightly as she shares the news, a brief respite from his lingering sadness, highlighting a poignant mix of sorrow and hope within the session.

April confides to Paul that she has started holding conversations with him inside her own mind, replaying his words and responding as if he were present. These imagined exchanges have become a regular part of her daily routine, blurring the line between therapy and fantasy. She tells him that these internal dialogues now dominate her thoughts, making it difficult to separate real interaction from imagined ones. When she then makes a request that raises red flags, Paul becomes increasingly uneasy, fearing that she may be leaning too heavily on their therapeutic relationship. He worries that her dependence has escalated to a point where it’s likely to compromise the boundaries essential for effective therapy.

April confides to Paul that she has started holding conversations with him inside her own mind, replaying his words and responding as if he were present. These imagined exchanges have become a regular part of her daily routine, blurring the line between therapy and fantasy. She tells him that these internal dialogues now dominate her thoughts, making it difficult to separate real interaction from imagined ones. When she then makes a request that raises red flags, Paul becomes increasingly uneasy, fearing that she may be leaning too heavily on their therapeutic relationship. He worries that her dependence has escalated to a point where it’s likely to compromise the boundaries essential for effective therapy.

Oliver, who has run away from school, shows up unexpectedly at Paul’s office, catching everyone off guard with his sudden appearance. His unplanned arrival disrupts the normal flow of the day and forces those present to respond quickly. The surprise visit highlights the urgency of his situation and the need for immediate attention. When his father arrives to collect Oliver, the therapist observes the interaction and realises that the difficulties at home hasn’t improved. The presence of the father doesn’t alleviate the underlying tensions, and the therapist notes that the family’s challenges remain as pronounced as before. This discovery underscores that life at home continues to be fraught with problems.

Oliver, who has run away from school, shows up unexpectedly at Paul’s office, catching everyone off guard with his sudden appearance. His unplanned arrival disrupts the normal flow of the day and forces those present to respond quickly. The surprise visit highlights the urgency of his situation and the need for immediate attention. When his father arrives to collect Oliver, the therapist observes the interaction and realises that the difficulties at home hasn’t improved. The presence of the father doesn’t alleviate the underlying tensions, and the therapist notes that the family’s challenges remain as pronounced as before. This discovery underscores that life at home continues to be fraught with problems.

Paul visits Walter in a hospital ward, trying to make him recognise how his recent conduct harms his family. He lays out the ways his choices have caused strain and distress, hoping Walter will see the impact of his actions. The atmosphere is tense, and Paul’s tone is urgent and pleading, as he stresses the importance of Walter reconsidering his path. Before Paul can finish, his attempt is abruptly interrupted when the businessman present in the room declares that he is already aware of Alex. This revelation cuts short Paul’s argument and leaves the conversation hanging. The sudden disclosure shifts the focus, forcing men to confront the weight of the businessman’s claim, while the matter of Walter’s family remains hanging.

Paul visits Walter in a hospital ward, trying to make him recognise how his recent conduct harms his family. He lays out the ways his choices have caused strain and distress, hoping Walter will see the impact of his actions. The atmosphere is tense, and Paul’s tone is urgent and pleading, as he stresses the importance of Walter reconsidering his path. Before Paul can finish, his attempt is abruptly interrupted when the businessman present in the room declares that he is already aware of Alex. This revelation cuts short Paul’s argument and leaves the conversation hanging. The sudden disclosure shifts the focus, forcing men to confront the weight of the businessman’s claim, while the matter of Walter’s family remains hanging.

Still reeling from his father’s funeral, Paul drops by to see Gina. The ceremony has left him in a daze, because the eulogy revealed aspects of his father that he never discovered while they were alive. He feels a strange shock, realising that the service has taught him more about the man than any years spent together could have. He is still in a state of shock, trying to reconcile the image presented at the service with his own memories, and hopes that sharing his thoughts with Gina will bring some clarity. Seeking someone to talk to, he turns to Gina, hoping the conversation will help him process the unexpected revelations about his parent.

Still reeling from his father’s funeral, Paul drops by to see Gina. The ceremony has left him in a daze, because the eulogy revealed aspects of his father that he never discovered while they were alive. He feels a strange shock, realising that the service has taught him more about the man than any years spent together could have. He is still in a state of shock, trying to reconcile the image presented at the service with his own memories, and hopes that sharing his thoughts with Gina will bring some clarity. Seeking someone to talk to, he turns to Gina, hoping the conversation will help him process the unexpected revelations about his parent.

Mia goes back to Paul's office and, with a heavy heart, tells him that she's discovered she is not actually pregnant. The news hits her like a blow, and she admits she's feeling profoundly depressed about the direction her life has taken and the uncertainty that now lies ahead. She confides the realisation's left her questioning her future, wondering whether she'll ever find a sense of purpose or stability again. In this brief, stark encounter with Paul, Mia's confession underscores just how deeply the false hope has shaken her confidence and left her struggling to envision a hopeful path forward.

Mia goes back to Paul's office and, with a heavy heart, tells him that she's discovered she is not actually pregnant. The news hits her like a blow, and she admits she's feeling profoundly depressed about the direction her life has taken and the uncertainty that now lies ahead. She confides the realisation's left her questioning her future, wondering whether she'll ever find a sense of purpose or stability again. In this brief, stark encounter with Paul, Mia's confession underscores just how deeply the false hope has shaken her confidence and left her struggling to envision a hopeful path forward.