Counselling in EC1V

I am a registered psychodynamic psychotherapist. My role is to listen and reflect with you, to offer a non-judgemental space to explore with you your concerns. Allowing thoughts and feelings to come that might have have felt lost, bewildering or overwhelming can help provide relief from emotional suffering. We meet once a week for 50 minutes when you have the space to talk about whatever is concerning you and to say what is on your mind. There is time for thinking together slowly to make sense of deep problems and pain that might have felt unmoveable.

People seek therapy when they are dissatisfied or unhappy and feel that it is possible to make changes but this is very difficult alone. Psychotherapy is a particular type of conversation exploring thoughts, feelings and relationships. Psychotherapy offers the opportunity to think about what is troubling in a safe setting to understand and improve relationships, both with ourselves and others. My thinking and approach places relationships at the heart of experience. When patterns in relationships can be understood we can feel liberated to change.

Do you suffer from counterproductive, intrusive thoughts? Are you critical of yourself, ignoring your achievements and strengths? Do you struggle with self-confidence and believing in yourself? Perhaps, you strive to make changes to your life, but no matter how hard you strive, you find that the same thinking patterns and responses occur to you repeatedly. You may find yourself stuck, or returning to lacklustre, even toxic relationships. You may find that you struggle with your self-image, whether physical, financial, interpersonal, spiritual or social.

Are you anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck, inadequate or despairing? Do you feel misunderstood, rejected or angry? Needy, lost or ashamed? Are you seeking a new way of understanding yourself and your issues? I offer you a safe and non-judgmental space to explore these difficult feelings and find your voice, enabling you to move on from the past and feel happier in the present. Here you can experiment and play, and discover your creative potential. Here you can work through past trauma and bring any worries you may have about yourself, your family, your relationships, your work, and your future.

I believe that with a positive, strong, meaningful and compassionate alliance, therapy is best able to meet the needs of clients with EUPD/BPD and PTSD. My specific focus is on supporting clients as they embark on the journey of healing, self awareness and improved emotionalwell-being. Dialectic Behavioural Therapy is the only prescribed treatment for EUPD/ BPD and with it's highly regarded treatment protocol, you will be able to see real, lasting results. My program offers weekly private sessions and group therapy, with the option of emergency phone coaching when you need that extra help to regain control in a crisis.

I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.

You may be seeking therapy because you are going through a difficult time, feeling confused, or just struggling to make sense of things. My aim is to provide a confidential, non-judgemental, and authentic space, helping you to get a better understanding why you sometimes feel, think or behave the way you do. I believe that every individual is unique, therefore therapy needs to be tailored to the individual. I use a variety of modalities and theories to creatively and collaboratively work towards a way that can have most meaning for you. With this awareness and insight you can begin to make some positive changes in your life.

I wish I could say there was a magic pill that I can give you and everything you struggle with will go away... But I can't lie to you! It is a long process, and it is hard work, BUT there is a always light at the end of the tunnel! You just need the right help and support to find that way. How do I know? Well, I was there once myself. And now I want to help as many people as possible because I know how it feels! There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help when we need it. Just remember that for you to ask for this help means that, you're much stronger than you believe!

In my practice I have been specialising in anxiety and dread. These symptoms can manifest in many ways and, we will experience them in our unique way. Perhaps you are dealing with relational difficulties, sense of inadequacy, or feeling not good enough. Working from home and managing your personal life alongside might be challenging and at times almost unbearable. Internal and external conflicts, personal crisis can also be an opportunity for growth and change if addressed in an empathic way by a non-judgemental other. I will help you transform your symptoms into a meaningful experience and help you alter the self-narrative.

I provide a warm, non-judgemental and inclusive space open to individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, orientations and abilities. Whether you are dealing with long-standing difficulties that you feel limit your ability to live a fulfilling life or you are going through a difficult patch due to a specific experience or issue, I can help you by providing a safe space where you can voice what is going on for you. My aim is to facilitate a process where you can identify your needs and live a fuller and more authentic life. Ultimately, I would like to support you in finding and putting in practice the changes that best work for you.

My calling in life is to help you deal with your difficulties confidently and assertively so that you can feel joy and discover the true meaning in life. From my experience and study, I have gained significant experience in working with others who face difficulties with anxiety, depression and workplace issues. I ensure that from the very first session you will feel free to say what you think and thus gain awareness of yourself and understand the challenges you struggle with, resolving them so that you can move closer to having the life you wish to have.

I am passionate about helping clients intercept 'stuck' cycles by finding new ways of adjusting and coping. Many of the clients that I work with find themselves struggling with life demands or what the World Health Organisation (WHO) typically defines as 'burn-out' (ICD-10). Quite often they feel overwhelmed, depleted and unable to find an obvious solution to their problem. They find themselves chronically ruminating about the past or worrying about the future, leading to vicious cycles of depression and anxiety. These clients require a specialised therapist who can offer brief, effective treatment.

Are you tired of battling against chronic pain or illness every day? Maybe you feel that your life is being controlled by it. This could have led you to feel down or anxious or it may have affected your sleep. It can be hard for other people to understand your illness or pain, resulting in feeling isolated from friends and family. Maybe pain has stopped you from continuing with a hobby or keeping on top of the housework. In this position you may be wondering how you can live a valued and fulfilling life.

I am a BACP registered integrative counsellor and psychodynamic therapist who has practised in various sectors, including private, charity and higher education organisations. I am committed to creating a safe and empathic environment in which, through collaborative exploration and reflection of your current circumstances or past experiences, you can raise your awareness of less conscious feelings, patterns of thinking and behaviour. I believe it is when we have access to this kind of understanding that profound changes and self-growth can take place.

I’m a BACP registered integrative psychodynamic counsellor. I see clients as individuals with your own unique issues & life experiences, so draw on a wide range of humanistic, psychodynamic & CBT approaches to tailor therapy to your specific needs. I provide a safe, reliable & confidential space where we can develop a trusting relationship to help you feel supported in therapy & free to talk about the issues affecting your life without fear of judgement. Together we can explore the aspects of your life that are troubling you, helping you increase self-awareness & process difficult feelings in order to live in a more satisfying way.

Maybe its hard to find meaning in your current situation or in your relationships. perhaps you feel depressed, anxious or you are experiencing panic attacks. You may be experiencing a bereavement, illness or job loss You may be going through a painful divorce or feeling isolated.

Would other people say that you’ve made a success of your life but you feel like there’s something missing? Would you like things to be different but have no idea what this would look like or where to begin? Perhaps you’ve realised that your trusted patterns of behaviour and coping strategies are no longer working for you, leaving you feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. Events in our lives can leave us feeling uncertain about the future and questioning who we are and where we would like to go next. Counselling and psychotherapy offer the breathing space to make sense of your life and what you might like to be different.

I am a child, adolescent and family psychotherapist working in the charity sector and in private practice across North and West London. I offer individual psychotherapy to young people aged 11-25 and consultations with family members or carers. You can view my full website at www.bdunn-psychotherapy.com/