Psychodynamic Counselling in Ashbourne
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
Taking that first step to seek support from a therapist can be a daunting experience and many people can feel anxious discussing their struggles. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness, anger and stress or suffering from a constant low mood, can often lead to feeling bewildered and alone. So my aim is to provide a safe, warm and caring space in which together we can explore your struggles and you can gain a better understanding of yourself and your feelings, Together we can discover a way forward to a happier, calmer place, enabling you to build new beginnings.
I work using a psychodynamic approach to meet the client’s individual needs.
Do you find it hard to understand your emotions and thoughts? We all deserve help to deal with struggles. its never too late to ask for support. I can help you by working with you to try untangle the problems you are facing. I offer a safe place for you to explore your issues and find ways to deal with them and move forward. I work with compassion, genuineness and have a real passion for the effectiveness of the counselling process. I work in a non judgmental way and I value indifference.
I work using a psychodynamic approach to meet the client’s individual needs.
Do you find it hard to understand your emotions and thoughts? We all deserve help to deal with struggles. its never too late to ask for support. I can help you by working with you to try untangle the problems you are facing. I offer a safe place for you to explore your issues and find ways to deal with them and move forward. I work with compassion, genuineness and have a real passion for the effectiveness of the counselling process. I work in a non judgmental way and I value indifference.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
I am an experienced and highly qualified art psychotherapist. I offer in person and online psychotherapy, clinical supervision, parent and professional consultation. I work with young people and adults in person from Derby or online from where ever you live, work or travel to. Contact me to arrange a free Introductory Meeting to talk through your needs and agree on the best plan forward before committing to any work.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
At times, we can feel overwhelmed by the events and demands facing us. Life can feel daunting, and we can lose trust in ourselves to find a way forward. We can neglect ourselves and ignore areas of our lives that are painful. We may notice beliefs and habits we are stuck with that are holding us back from living life fully. Psychotherapy can help unravel the patterns we are caught in. Learning to pay attention to ourselves in a supportive space can help us to shift our perspective and find new directions. We can develop a compassionate relationship with ourselves that will help generate new energy to overcome our obstacles.
I have over 15 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
I have over 15 years clinical experience, working with clients in England, Wales, Scotland and Canada! I work in both the NHS and in private practice, in a wide range of roles from Adult mental health to children and adolescent mental health. I have worked successfully with clients struggling with numerous mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, OCD, perinatal challenges, and sleep disorders. With child and adolescent mental health, I offer therapy and can provide a comprehensive assessment for ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse issues.
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Are life's challenges overwhelming and difficult to manage? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood issues, PTSD or OCD? Is bereavement or domestic abuse affecting you? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you seek emotional healing, clarity and a sense of control? Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, rebuild self-worth and find peace. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore and heal at a pace that feels right for you. My passion is to support victims of domestic abuse and narcissism. In our sessions, you may learn tools to take home for continuous growth and wellbeing - You matter!
Are life's challenges overwhelming and difficult to manage? Are you struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, childhood issues, PTSD or OCD? Is bereavement or domestic abuse affecting you? Do you have low self-esteem? Do you seek emotional healing, clarity and a sense of control? Your goal is to overcome negative thought patterns, rebuild self-worth and find peace. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to explore and heal at a pace that feels right for you. My passion is to support victims of domestic abuse and narcissism. In our sessions, you may learn tools to take home for continuous growth and wellbeing - You matter!
I'm trained in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) and I also have a background in CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
Many people come to me because they feel stuck. It might be worry that will not settle, relationship patterns that keep repeating, or the frustrating experience of understanding yourself but nothing really changing. It can be painful to keep trying without feeling like you are moving forward. In our sessions we focus on the real sticking point: what keeps pulling you back into the same loop, and what needs to shift underneath it. To help you create the change that you're after.
I'm trained in ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) and I also have a background in CBT and psychodynamic therapy.
Many people come to me because they feel stuck. It might be worry that will not settle, relationship patterns that keep repeating, or the frustrating experience of understanding yourself but nothing really changing. It can be painful to keep trying without feeling like you are moving forward. In our sessions we focus on the real sticking point: what keeps pulling you back into the same loop, and what needs to shift underneath it. To help you create the change that you're after.
I'm an integrative therapist, drawing primarily on Gestalt, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You might be functioning on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are getting you down. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others. You may have an idea of what feels wrong, but feel unsure how to move forward, or whether change is possible.
I'm an integrative therapist, drawing primarily on Gestalt, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioural approaches.
Taking the first step into therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own. You might be functioning on the outside, but inside you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns that are getting you down. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others. You may have an idea of what feels wrong, but feel unsure how to move forward, or whether change is possible.
If you are unhappy in your relationship - Struggling to communicate - Having the same arguments over and over again - Trust feels broken beyond repair- A deep sense of disconnection to your partner - If any of these statements have resonated with you, it is time to take action. I offer a range of products including counselling, coaching and a hybrid programme to meet the needs of my clients. You can make use of my free 30 min consultation to decide the best way forward for you. I work collaboratively and intuitively with my clients to create their desired outcome.
If you are unhappy in your relationship - Struggling to communicate - Having the same arguments over and over again - Trust feels broken beyond repair- A deep sense of disconnection to your partner - If any of these statements have resonated with you, it is time to take action. I offer a range of products including counselling, coaching and a hybrid programme to meet the needs of my clients. You can make use of my free 30 min consultation to decide the best way forward for you. I work collaboratively and intuitively with my clients to create their desired outcome.
Do you have difficulties with anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, troubling thoughts from past experiences, hypervigilance and hyperarousal. Often without really noticing we can lose the passion and interest we once had for our life. I can help you unhook from trauma and get your life back. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in several therapeutic models. I offer a bespoke, individually focused treatment package based on scientific evidence to help you realise your potential and be your best. I am an EMDR Consultant and Facilitator.
Do you have difficulties with anxiety, depression, overwhelming emotions, troubling thoughts from past experiences, hypervigilance and hyperarousal. Often without really noticing we can lose the passion and interest we once had for our life. I can help you unhook from trauma and get your life back. As a Clinical Psychologist, I am trained in several therapeutic models. I offer a bespoke, individually focused treatment package based on scientific evidence to help you realise your potential and be your best. I am an EMDR Consultant and Facilitator.
My integrative approach draws on humanistic, psychodynamic and developmental perspectives to meet your unique needs.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or lost after years of holding everything together for others. Perhaps old patterns or past hurts keep showing up in your relationships, leaving you tired and disconnected. My clients often want to understand themselves, heal from emotional pain, and feel more grounded, authentic, and connected to others and to life.
I offer a warm, reflective space where we explore what’s happening at your pace. Using an integrative, relational, and developmental approach, I help you understand patterns from the past, regulate emotions, and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
My integrative approach draws on humanistic, psychodynamic and developmental perspectives to meet your unique needs.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or lost after years of holding everything together for others. Perhaps old patterns or past hurts keep showing up in your relationships, leaving you tired and disconnected. My clients often want to understand themselves, heal from emotional pain, and feel more grounded, authentic, and connected to others and to life.
I offer a warm, reflective space where we explore what’s happening at your pace. Using an integrative, relational, and developmental approach, I help you understand patterns from the past, regulate emotions, and build healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Life can you hit you hard! I know this from experience. The good news is, that there is always a way back, no matter how hopeless the situation might feel at the time. The fact that you are here right now shows that you have the inner strength and desire to move forward. That in itself is huge, and the first step towards discovering (or re-discovering) the person that you truly are. Maybe you are feeling stressed? or suffer from anxiety? Are you struggling with a past traumatic experience? or the loss of a loved one? You could be stuck in a rut and not know why? Whatever it may be, remember that it does not have to be permanent.
Life can you hit you hard! I know this from experience. The good news is, that there is always a way back, no matter how hopeless the situation might feel at the time. The fact that you are here right now shows that you have the inner strength and desire to move forward. That in itself is huge, and the first step towards discovering (or re-discovering) the person that you truly are. Maybe you are feeling stressed? or suffer from anxiety? Are you struggling with a past traumatic experience? or the loss of a loved one? You could be stuck in a rut and not know why? Whatever it may be, remember that it does not have to be permanent.
Many of the people I work with are carrying something that hasn't been given proper space. Grief that others have grown uncomfortable with. A loss that doesn't have a name. A quiet disconnection from themselves that is hard to explain, let alone share.
They may be navigating bereavement, the end of a relationship, a shift in identity, or a deep tiredness they cannot quite name. Some are experiencing suicidal ideation. What brings them here is a sense that something needs to be met, witnessed, and understood.
Many of the people I work with are carrying something that hasn't been given proper space. Grief that others have grown uncomfortable with. A loss that doesn't have a name. A quiet disconnection from themselves that is hard to explain, let alone share.
They may be navigating bereavement, the end of a relationship, a shift in identity, or a deep tiredness they cannot quite name. Some are experiencing suicidal ideation. What brings them here is a sense that something needs to be met, witnessed, and understood.
I work collaboratively with clients, using different therapeutic approaches for adults, teens and pre-teens, so therapy can be tailored to each individual client. I prioritise safety & acceptance, incorporating trauma-informed & neuro-affirming approaches. My therapeutic experience includes domestic and sexual abuse; childhood trauma & attachment difficulties; the impact of ableism, discrimination and stigma on neurodivergent people; and life struggles such as bereavement & loss, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
I work collaboratively with clients, using different therapeutic approaches for adults, teens and pre-teens, so therapy can be tailored to each individual client. I prioritise safety & acceptance, incorporating trauma-informed & neuro-affirming approaches. My therapeutic experience includes domestic and sexual abuse; childhood trauma & attachment difficulties; the impact of ableism, discrimination and stigma on neurodivergent people; and life struggles such as bereavement & loss, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
I am trained in Psychodynamic therapy but I work through my therapeutic relationship with clients, seeing counselling as working together towards realizing their hopes and goals.
I really enjoy meeting and finding out about people and finding ways I can help, I believe that building a trusting and appropriate working relationship is key to successful therapy.
I have extensive experience of a wide range of issues:
Early childhood trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Relationship difficulties
Self esteem
Sexual and physical abuse
Anger management
Work related difficulties
Redundancy and retirement
Men’s issues
There are many ways in which therapy can help. I can help you find a confidential space to talk and help you make sense of the past & disentangle it from the
I am trained in Psychodynamic therapy but I work through my therapeutic relationship with clients, seeing counselling as working together towards realizing their hopes and goals.
I really enjoy meeting and finding out about people and finding ways I can help, I believe that building a trusting and appropriate working relationship is key to successful therapy.
I have extensive experience of a wide range of issues:
Early childhood trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Relationship difficulties
Self esteem
Sexual and physical abuse
Anger management
Work related difficulties
Redundancy and retirement
Men’s issues
There are many ways in which therapy can help. I can help you find a confidential space to talk and help you make sense of the past & disentangle it from the
Do you feel troubled by something? Does something feel 'off'? Would you like to have more of an understanding of yourself or the issues you are having? Would you like to feel more empowered? Imagine being in a safe space where these, and any other issues can be discussed. It takes courage to reach out but please know there will be no judgement and your thoughts and feelings will be respected throughout.
Do you feel troubled by something? Does something feel 'off'? Would you like to have more of an understanding of yourself or the issues you are having? Would you like to feel more empowered? Imagine being in a safe space where these, and any other issues can be discussed. It takes courage to reach out but please know there will be no judgement and your thoughts and feelings will be respected throughout.
I am passionate about helping trauma survivors and those with low self-esteem connect with and enjoy their bodies, relationships and lives. I specialise in supporting clients to process their pasts, put shaming memories to rest and create change. I help clients of all genders to: Make sense of relationships they cannot move on from; Understand why they repeat patterns which hurt them; Process complex trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, survival sex work, addiction and homelessness; Process birth trauma; Enjoy sex and intimacy; Connect authentically with loved ones; Distinguish themselves from who they have been told they are.
I am passionate about helping trauma survivors and those with low self-esteem connect with and enjoy their bodies, relationships and lives. I specialise in supporting clients to process their pasts, put shaming memories to rest and create change. I help clients of all genders to: Make sense of relationships they cannot move on from; Understand why they repeat patterns which hurt them; Process complex trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, survival sex work, addiction and homelessness; Process birth trauma; Enjoy sex and intimacy; Connect authentically with loved ones; Distinguish themselves from who they have been told they are.
As an accredited Psychotherapist with a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, I’m here to help you navigate the psychological challenges you may be facing. I specialise in early trauma, sexual assault, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and issues within familial, spousal, and LGBTQ+ relationships. The therapeutic relationship we build is central to my work, offering a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathic space that is entirely yours. Together, we’ll explore your concerns, trace them to their roots, and work through them with understanding and care.
As an accredited Psychotherapist with a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, I’m here to help you navigate the psychological challenges you may be facing. I specialise in early trauma, sexual assault, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and issues within familial, spousal, and LGBTQ+ relationships. The therapeutic relationship we build is central to my work, offering a supportive, non-judgmental, and empathic space that is entirely yours. Together, we’ll explore your concerns, trace them to their roots, and work through them with understanding and care.
Hello! I’m Raj, and I am psychosexually-informed UKCP-registered psychotherapist. I offer face-to-face individual & couples counselling sessions in Beeston, Nottingham as well as online. With individuals, I work with (but not limited to): Depression & Anxiety; Relationship Issues; LGBTQIA+ - related Issues; Racial and cultural issues/conflicts; Low self-esteem; Lack of fulfilment. With couples, typical issues include: affairs; conflict & anger; poor communication; life transitions; sexual difficulties; separation & divorce.
Hello! I’m Raj, and I am psychosexually-informed UKCP-registered psychotherapist. I offer face-to-face individual & couples counselling sessions in Beeston, Nottingham as well as online. With individuals, I work with (but not limited to): Depression & Anxiety; Relationship Issues; LGBTQIA+ - related Issues; Racial and cultural issues/conflicts; Low self-esteem; Lack of fulfilment. With couples, typical issues include: affairs; conflict & anger; poor communication; life transitions; sexual difficulties; separation & divorce.
If you need someone to talk to, I am here to listen. You may be feeling depressed, anxious or stressed, or that something is not quite right in your life. You may have feelings, thoughts and emotions that you feel unable to share with those around you. You may feel at sea in the noise of life and have lost sight of what makes you, ‘you’. It can feel overwhelming because you cannot hear your own thoughts. You will have the time and space in therapy to hear yourself think and to process your experiences and feelings.
If you need someone to talk to, I am here to listen. You may be feeling depressed, anxious or stressed, or that something is not quite right in your life. You may have feelings, thoughts and emotions that you feel unable to share with those around you. You may feel at sea in the noise of life and have lost sight of what makes you, ‘you’. It can feel overwhelming because you cannot hear your own thoughts. You will have the time and space in therapy to hear yourself think and to process your experiences and feelings.
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Psychodynamic Counsellors
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.