Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps you gain deeper insight into current challenges by examining the emotional patterns and relationships that shape them.
We’ll explore, in a safe and confidential setting, your present struggles in the context of past experiences, uncovering underlying causes at your own pace.
You’re free to speak about whatever is on your mind—a process known as free association—and I’ll help you make sense of it so we can work through what’s beneath the surface. I also pay attention to unconscious patterns and relational dynamics that may be influencing your experience. Some clients choose to bring dreams, which can offer meaningful insights.
This open-ended therapy is suited to those seeking lasting emotional change—not just symptom relief, but a deeper understanding of themselves. Sessions continue for as long as they feel helpful and end when you’re ready.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy has proven effective for a wide range of issues including:
Initial Consultation
Deciding to start therapy can feel daunting. You may be unsure if it’s right for you or have questions about what to expect.
That’s why we begin with an Initial Consultation—one or two sessions where you can get a feel for how I work and whether therapy feels like a good fit.
We’ll talk about what brings you here, what you hope to gain, and whether ongoing weekly sessions would be helpful. You’re welcome to ask questions or share any concerns you may have.
If you’d prefer, I’m happy to have a brief 10–15 minute phone call before you book the consultation, just to help you take that next step.
Ongoing Sessions
If we decide to work together, we’ll agree on a fee and set a regular day and time to meet each week.
Weekly sessions help build momentum and provide consistent support. Some clients choose to meet twice a week, which is also an option. Sessions last 50 minutes. There is no fixed agenda or homework, which might feel unstructured, but this approach is well-suited to exploring the unconscious mind. Rather than following a linear path, our thoughts often emerge through associations, symbols, and emotional echoes from the past. Therapy offers space to explore these patterns with curiosity, allowing insight and change to unfold over time.
Confidentiality
Confidentiality is fundamental to building a trusting therapeutic relationship.
Everything we discuss remains strictly confidential, even after therapy ends. The only exceptions—such as serious risk to yourself or others—are rare and clearly outlined in my written contract.
Although I write for media and professional publications, I never use client material in a way that could identify or compromise anyone. Your privacy is always protected.
I am bound by the BACP’s Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling & Psychotherapy.