The Meaning of L&T Psychology

The name L&T Psychology comes from a paradox in classical mythology involving Laelaps and the Teumessian fox.

Laelaps was a dog that always caught whatever it chased, while the Teumessian fox could never be caught. When the dog was set to chase the fox, these two rules came into conflict — creating a paradox.

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This idea reflects an experience that many people recognise — trying to solve a problem, but feeling as though they are going round in circles.

This can happen in neurodiversity and mental health, where patterns repeat without a clear understanding of why, and where effort alone does not lead to change.

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The aim of the work at L&T Psychology is to understand those patterns — to make sense of what is happening and why, so that a different way forward becomes possible.

Rather than continuing the same cycle, the focus is on understanding the “circles” themselves, and using that understanding to support meaningful and lasting change.

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This paradox comes from classical Greek mythology, in which Laelaps and the Teumessian fox were ultimately turned to stone by Zeus to resolve the contradiction.

For more about this mythology, see this explanation.