THERAPY

Sessions for individual adults

At certain times in life, we may feel powerless, trapped, depressed or hopeless - perhaps even questioning who we are or why our life, work or relationships are not going the way we want. We may seek therapy because we would like emotional support and an empathic, caring listener, or to develop skills and strategies to help us navigate a particularly tough situation and difficult feelings. Having worked with a wide variety of issues, I can help you work through such challenges in a supportive environment.

Psychodynamic therapy can help us understand ourselves better by working with the unconscious mind and the impact earlier experiences and trauma can have upon our personality and relationships. We all carry some kind of trauma - it can be either overt, such as sexual or physical abuse - or less obvious, such as emotional neglect. All types can deeply affect our beliefs about ourselves, our self-worth and our choices in life. A big part of therapy is finding out what your beliefs about yourself are, why you hold them, and challenging and transforming them upon a bedrock of self-compassion.

Psychodynamic Therapy

What do you really believe about yourself?

What do you really want?

I offer a safe space to explore and process painful, sometimes conflicting thoughts and feelings: a space where you can acknowledge and embrace the person you are beneath various masks or roles you may have adopted. Together, we can work through unprocessed trauma, beliefs and behaviours that may be preventing you from living the life you want, enjoying reciprocal, nourishing relationships and fulfilling your potential.

Studies show that many people who undertake psychodynamic therapy continue to improve long after ending.

The first session is a chance to discuss the main issues on your mind, clarify what you're hoping to gain from therapy and begin the process. It is both an "assessment" and a taster of regular therapy, as well as an opportunity for us to see if we might be a good "fit." If you decide to proceed, we will begin working on your concerns in more depth. The advantage of open-ended therapy, rather than a fixed number of sessions, is that a deeper relationship develops, patterns become clearer, and issues can be explored in more depth.

Getting Started

Sessions are held once weekly and last for 60 minutes. Some clients, for different reasons, prefer fortnightly sessions and I may offer this option if suitable - usually after a minimum of six weeks. Sessions can be held in person, online, or via phone. Please contact me to arrange.

Sessions with me are a full hour instead of the more usual 50mins because I feel this facilitates a more spacious, productive session.

Investment

Please Contact me to book.

I also offer a limited number of lower cost spaces for those on no/low income, and counselling students. Please contact me to enquire.

-Winnie the Pooh

When you stop trying to fit into the sorts of shapes other people expect, you finally have room to be the shape you truly are.

Therapy