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Demonology and the Tri-Phasic Model of Trauma: An Integrative Approach
As soon as Aubrey Thyme, psychotherapist, had opened her office door and seen her new client, Anthony J. Crowley, sitting in her waiting area, she was observing and assessing him. At first glance, she paid attention to the following:
--His clothing was expensive and stylish;
--He wore very strange but noticeable cologne;
--His relationship to the seat he occupied could only, very loosely, be described as “sitting;”
--He looked angry;
--He was wearing sunglasses.
What Aubrey Thyme, a professional, thought, upon first seeing her new client was: you’re going to be a fun one, aren’t you?
--His clothing was expensive and stylish;
--He wore very strange but noticeable cologne;
--His relationship to the seat he occupied could only, very loosely, be described as “sitting;”
--He looked angry;
--He was wearing sunglasses.
What Aubrey Thyme, a professional, thought, upon first seeing her new client was: you’re going to be a fun one, aren’t you?
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Published October 10, 2019
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October 1, 2022
Read this in a day. Bawled my eyes out for the end of the 15th and the entirety of the 16th chapter. Absolutely wonderful. Aubrey healed something within me.
August 13, 2022
my favorite fic of all time.
i've brought it up in my own therapy sessions a few times now since it touched me and some of my own struggles so profoundly.
wonderful! exquisite!
i've brought it up in my own therapy sessions a few times now since it touched me and some of my own struggles so profoundly.
wonderful! exquisite!
January 30, 2021
Does it make sense that I enjoyed it more than Good Omens?
Maybe it doesn’t elevate the characters, but it certainly builds upon them. It has to be said that the groundwork is laid by Good Omens. Without it, plainly, this story doesn’t exist. But, we also need to be familiar with its characters to fully appreciate what they’re going through in Demonology.
The authors doesn’t just fall back to Good Omens though, and the new characters that are introduced are undoubtedly human; in the I-can-relate-and-understand sense, not H sapien vs supernatural.
It was a joy to read, despite the tougher moments as trauma is explored.
Maybe it doesn’t elevate the characters, but it certainly builds upon them. It has to be said that the groundwork is laid by Good Omens. Without it, plainly, this story doesn’t exist. But, we also need to be familiar with its characters to fully appreciate what they’re going through in Demonology.
The authors doesn’t just fall back to Good Omens though, and the new characters that are introduced are undoubtedly human; in the I-can-relate-and-understand sense, not H sapien vs supernatural.
It was a joy to read, despite the tougher moments as trauma is explored.
October 4, 2023
I'm technically not in my reading-fanfiction-phase anymore (it ended years ago) but this was highly recommended so I thought I'd give it a go and when I found it on Goodreads, I was more than pleased (can't read a 99K fic in two days without disclosing it here, I have book-goals to reach).
It really didn't feel like fanfiction at all. Sure, it built upon the world established in Good Omens but it was a book in it's own right. I would actually rather describe it as A Guide To Therapy rather than a GO fanfic. Because it was actually a book about therapy, and trauma, and healing and so much more than "just fanfiction" (fanfiction in general rarely gets the appreciation it deserves -- many works are far better than what can be bought in bookshops!).
So while I loved that it allowed me to stay in the wonderful world of GO a little bit longer, I loved it more for letting me join in on a ride that was just as healing to me as it was to Crowley and Aubrey.
It really didn't feel like fanfiction at all. Sure, it built upon the world established in Good Omens but it was a book in it's own right. I would actually rather describe it as A Guide To Therapy rather than a GO fanfic. Because it was actually a book about therapy, and trauma, and healing and so much more than "just fanfiction" (fanfiction in general rarely gets the appreciation it deserves -- many works are far better than what can be bought in bookshops!).
So while I loved that it allowed me to stay in the wonderful world of GO a little bit longer, I loved it more for letting me join in on a ride that was just as healing to me as it was to Crowley and Aubrey.
February 7, 2023
It had its rises and its falls. Very strong ending though.
August 22, 2021
I love this in-depth exploration of Crowley’s soul. He’s a demon - but is he really evil?
The writing balances what we already know from the book and the TV show with new insight into Crowley (along with Aziraphale and a new character, Amanda Thyme)
The writing balances what we already know from the book and the TV show with new insight into Crowley (along with Aziraphale and a new character, Amanda Thyme)
August 9, 2023
I read Good Omens just so I could read this fic, only to find that the fic is based more on the show than on the book. But it was still one of the best fics I've ever read.
September 1, 2023
Who'd have thought that I'd be rating a fanfiction here? But here I am, because this story, which is way more than a fanfiction, deserves a review of its own.
I'll be honest, I picked this up because I'd just finished Good Omens season 2 and needed something to fix my absolutely shattered heart. When I came across recommendations for this work, I hoped I'll get a cheerful cheesy fic about two of my favourite supernatural entities. What I didn't know was that I'm about to be broken and healed by this story.
This story is about so much more than just a demon and his therapist. It's full of deep insights into the human psyche, burning ethical and moral dilemmas - and ultimately, it's the kindest story I've read in a long time. The way in which not only Crowley, but also the therapist, Aubrey Thyme, suffer and grow, left me bawling my eyes out from both sorrow and joy. I can't remember the last time I encountered such intensely realistic and well fleshed out characters. This author truly *understands* people. They also work brilliantly with the tacit and the symbolic. No word, no seemingly careless remark is without meaning. While the demon is the one going to therapy, reading this was a therapeutic experience in itself.
If you are at all a Good Omens fan, read this.
I'll be honest, I picked this up because I'd just finished Good Omens season 2 and needed something to fix my absolutely shattered heart. When I came across recommendations for this work, I hoped I'll get a cheerful cheesy fic about two of my favourite supernatural entities. What I didn't know was that I'm about to be broken and healed by this story.
This story is about so much more than just a demon and his therapist. It's full of deep insights into the human psyche, burning ethical and moral dilemmas - and ultimately, it's the kindest story I've read in a long time. The way in which not only Crowley, but also the therapist, Aubrey Thyme, suffer and grow, left me bawling my eyes out from both sorrow and joy. I can't remember the last time I encountered such intensely realistic and well fleshed out characters. This author truly *understands* people. They also work brilliantly with the tacit and the symbolic. No word, no seemingly careless remark is without meaning. While the demon is the one going to therapy, reading this was a therapeutic experience in itself.
If you are at all a Good Omens fan, read this.
August 22, 2025
If being familiar with GO weren't more or less a requirement before reading this, I would honestly recommend it to everyone.
I sometimes, but rarely, come across published books that change me, make me reflect, and help me grow. But this story fundamentally changed me in a way that no book has done in a long time, if ever. I didn't expect to learn so much about healing — and to do that healing on my own.
Also, what gorgeous and intelligent writing! I couldn't stop reading, but sometimes I had to put down my reading tab to process my feelings and take it all in. It was both delightful and overwhelming to feel so many beautiful things at the same time. The author's way of portraying deep emotions in the characters is remarkable — subtle and poetic, and so real. And the relationships are so very three-dimensional — all complex and intricate, but (and?) still so pure and simple, as they should be.
This story is remarkable!
I sometimes, but rarely, come across published books that change me, make me reflect, and help me grow. But this story fundamentally changed me in a way that no book has done in a long time, if ever. I didn't expect to learn so much about healing — and to do that healing on my own.
Also, what gorgeous and intelligent writing! I couldn't stop reading, but sometimes I had to put down my reading tab to process my feelings and take it all in. It was both delightful and overwhelming to feel so many beautiful things at the same time. The author's way of portraying deep emotions in the characters is remarkable — subtle and poetic, and so real. And the relationships are so very three-dimensional — all complex and intricate, but (and?) still so pure and simple, as they should be.
This story is remarkable!
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listen . i’m not one to log fics (i’ve been in a Mood recently and if I logged every fic i’ve read I would have doubled my reading goal) but this one . shit !!!!! the nec of the good omens world if i had read ”what does it feel like, when he sees you?” “it feels like the opposite of eternal damnation” at the same time as i read ”i won’t be in the history books; that’s for you. but i loved you first. as long as they get that right, i don’t care what they say” i would’ve been on national news !!! anyway i love psychology man
listen . i’m not one to log fics (i’ve been in a Mood recently and if I logged every fic i’ve read I would have doubled my reading goal) but this one . shit !!!!! the nec of the good omens world if i had read ”what does it feel like, when he sees you?” “it feels like the opposite of eternal damnation” at the same time as i read ”i won’t be in the history books; that’s for you. but i loved you first. as long as they get that right, i don’t care what they say” i would’ve been on national news !!! anyway i love psychology man
August 8, 2023
such a fascinating work of fanfic, it's wild. aubrey thyme is such an interesting character in her own right, and seeing how this original character was made so well as crowley's therapist, how they bounced off each other so well and annoyed each other quite often, was really fun to experience.
i truly don't think i understood a lot of the symbolism, but i got the main ideas and it made me question many a thing, as well as made me cry occasionally, so...it did it's job.
i liked the ending. i'm glad aubrey had the choice. hell will be better for it.
i truly don't think i understood a lot of the symbolism, but i got the main ideas and it made me question many a thing, as well as made me cry occasionally, so...it did it's job.
i liked the ending. i'm glad aubrey had the choice. hell will be better for it.
September 16, 2023
Absolutely loved gaining more insight into Crowley (so in-character!) and getting to know Aubrey. It's helpful in surprising ways, too, as a health professional in the making ;)
I thought the ending would break my heart, but what an utterly refreshing one it turned out to be! The length, at 16 chapters, is also very appropriate for a story that delves into such depths.
The only thing that made me go "eh" a little is the repetition of phrases and sometimes sentences, but even that is there for a good reason most times.
Highly (as in 12/10) recommend!
I thought the ending would break my heart, but what an utterly refreshing one it turned out to be! The length, at 16 chapters, is also very appropriate for a story that delves into such depths.
The only thing that made me go "eh" a little is the repetition of phrases and sometimes sentences, but even that is there for a good reason most times.
Highly (as in 12/10) recommend!
January 6, 2025
Maybe I’m the one who needs to take an appointment with my therapist now…
But seriously, this fanfiction was spectacular. I love how the author wrote the character and I adore the character that is Aubrey Thyme. It is so very important to have such story told, it’s like a message of hope.
I do believe that this fandom can do such masterpiece and this is one of them.
I took me 2 years to decide to read it but only 5h to finish it once I started.
Thank you for this life lesson who made me realise things about my own self and which made me adore the Good Omens fandom even more !
But seriously, this fanfiction was spectacular. I love how the author wrote the character and I adore the character that is Aubrey Thyme. It is so very important to have such story told, it’s like a message of hope.
I do believe that this fandom can do such masterpiece and this is one of them.
I took me 2 years to decide to read it but only 5h to finish it once I started.
Thank you for this life lesson who made me realise things about my own self and which made me adore the Good Omens fandom even more !
August 24, 2023
this is actually therapy for me !!! real therapists hate Nnm for all the help they give with this fic !!!! my favorite fic of all time. and the audiobook !!! SO GOOD. SO WELL-READ. it made me love Aubrey Thyme even more than the first times i read it. perfect, spectacular, can't wait for angel-centered therapy!!!!!
September 2, 2025
I think I did a disservice to myself and to this book by listening to the podfic of it instead of reading it. I don't think I would have found the repetition in the writing annoying at all while reading it, but when listening, it felt like hearing the same five sentences and points being repeated for the entire story, and then it was over. It was a very original plot, which I liked. If I'm being honest, I also feel that the author wrote Crowley to be quite a lot more rude than he is in the source material, which isn't affecting my star rating but wasn't something I particularly enjoyed. The therapist didn't click with me either; I found her abrasive personality (something I usually can relate to and like reading) a bit immature at times and, again, repetitive. These are all things I am sure were intentional narrative choices that others clearly enjoyed very much, and I love that for them. It just didn't click with me in the ways I was hoping, seeing how popular and beloved this story is.
July 31, 2023
this fic was utterly spectacular, i loved the ineffable husbands' characterizations and aubrey just in general (i'm in love with her). will go into depth later (hopefully) but as i said, this fic is marvelous on every account.
highly recommend!!
highly recommend!!
September 20, 2023
Very detailed character work in this one. I enjoyed just how much psychology was stuffed into one hell of a story and the effort into making Audrey a dimensional character. However, the repetition in the writing became a bit much and I felt like the progression of the story was a bit wild at times. Outsider POVs are some of my favourites and this one was a good if not great one to me
February 11, 2024
Wow. I don't think I've read an outsider POV that I liked before. This was actually pretty phantastic characterisation, and well worth the binge read - simultaneously painful and touching, with just enough humour to balance out the sharp edges. Go you, Aubrey Thyme, a professional!
August 23, 2024
I'm sure Crowley is a hell of a complex patient, but he found the right therapist for the work. This fic is so well written, it is touching and funny at the right times. Aubrey is part of my headcanon now.
August 31, 2023
one of the best character studies i’ve read- ever. top tier best fanfics i’ve ever read
September 12, 2023
i am obsessed. literally in love. my entire heart and soul exists only for this.
March 19, 2024
The Good Omens fandom was so right to hype up the “Crowley therapy fic”. This went hard
September 29, 2024
Obliterated through this in six hours - MY SOMEONE.
Tldr; Crowley and Herb. Cheers.
Tldr; Crowley and Herb. Cheers.
May 22, 2025
Ojalá poder volver a leerlo por primera vez, es perfecto.
September 16, 2025
Did not know that this book length fan-fic was on goodreads.
What an amazing story.
What an amazing story.
January 6, 2024
fantastic fic. i’ve read it about three times since discovering it summer 2022, and i’ve enjoyed it just as much every time. absolutely a page turner, nails the characters, and aubrey thyme is so delightful as a protagonist. definitely a fandom classic!
April 1, 2024
This is the best book I have probably every read. It perfectly encapsulates the idea of Crowley and lyrically describes the relationship between hell and heaven perfectly. I adore this and read it literally monthly!!
January 18, 2022
I probably should’ve read the book it’s a fanfiction of, before reading this story. Not everything made sense to me, which is entirely my fault, and I surely missed important details, but it was nonetheless pretty well written.
September 30, 2024
I liked it but the repetition of sentences drove me INSANE, I thought they were accidental at first, almost stopped reading but the story was interesting.
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