Psychodynamic Counselling in Bath
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it isn’t always easy to pause and make sense of what’s going on. I offer calm, professional, and non-judgemental counselling for adults who feel ready to slow down, reflect, and create meaningful change.
Sessions are available one-to-one in Bath or online. You will be met with warmth, respect, and genuine care, alongside gentle, thoughtful challenge when it feels helpful. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, helping you find a way forward that feels right for you.
I believe that a supportive and accepting therapeutic relationship can help you reconnect.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and it isn’t always easy to pause and make sense of what’s going on. I offer calm, professional, and non-judgemental counselling for adults who feel ready to slow down, reflect, and create meaningful change.
Sessions are available one-to-one in Bath or online. You will be met with warmth, respect, and genuine care, alongside gentle, thoughtful challenge when it feels helpful. Together, we can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace, helping you find a way forward that feels right for you.
I believe that a supportive and accepting therapeutic relationship can help you reconnect.
My name is Ash and I am an integrative counsellor offering counselling online across the UK and face to face counselling in Bath (and soon Bristol.) My areas of special interest are in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, neurodiversity, loss and grief.
As a queer, trans and neurodivergent counsellor, I work in a way that affirms your identity, offering complete acceptance, whether you are just exploring questions around these experiences, or have been established in your identity for a long time.
My name is Ash and I am an integrative counsellor offering counselling online across the UK and face to face counselling in Bath (and soon Bristol.) My areas of special interest are in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, neurodiversity, loss and grief.
As a queer, trans and neurodivergent counsellor, I work in a way that affirms your identity, offering complete acceptance, whether you are just exploring questions around these experiences, or have been established in your identity for a long time.
Are you constantly experiencing relationship challenges, leaving you feeling distressed, bewildered, let down and perhaps angry and self-blaming for repeating these patterns? It can be utterly devastating to keep finding ourselves stuck in this way. Whether in intimate relationships, family dynamics, friendships or work situations, I can support you to explore the origins of these difficult issues, leading to healthier relationships with others. I can help with life transitions, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, loss, grief, challenging relationships and more. Also, those in the Creative/Performing Arts Community or Film/ Media.
Are you constantly experiencing relationship challenges, leaving you feeling distressed, bewildered, let down and perhaps angry and self-blaming for repeating these patterns? It can be utterly devastating to keep finding ourselves stuck in this way. Whether in intimate relationships, family dynamics, friendships or work situations, I can support you to explore the origins of these difficult issues, leading to healthier relationships with others. I can help with life transitions, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, loss, grief, challenging relationships and more. Also, those in the Creative/Performing Arts Community or Film/ Media.
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychologist, and I can offer weekly sessions to adults of all ages and backgrounds, in person and online.
Do you find yourself struggling with unbreakable patterns, relationship difficulties, feelings of emptiness, or persistent anxiety and depression? Seeking a space to understand these challenges, explore your inner world, and uncover connections between your past and present can lead to valuable insights and growth. Talking to a professional therapist in a private, unbiased environment can provide meaningful relief. It offers the reassurance of being understood, and the opportunity to develop a stronger, more integrated sense of self. I work with people from varied backgrounds, embracing their unique experiences and needs.
I am a Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychologist, and I can offer weekly sessions to adults of all ages and backgrounds, in person and online.
Do you find yourself struggling with unbreakable patterns, relationship difficulties, feelings of emptiness, or persistent anxiety and depression? Seeking a space to understand these challenges, explore your inner world, and uncover connections between your past and present can lead to valuable insights and growth. Talking to a professional therapist in a private, unbiased environment can provide meaningful relief. It offers the reassurance of being understood, and the opportunity to develop a stronger, more integrated sense of self. I work with people from varied backgrounds, embracing their unique experiences and needs.
I am a compassionate trauma informed integrative psychotherapist with my own deeply lived experience and personal journey. I live and work in central Bath. Alongside many trainings over the years I am committed to my therapeutic practice and my own path of personal development, healing & spiritual enquiry. My personal experience in life has been extensive and rich. I’ve walked a diverse path so far through life and this has enabled me to bring understanding to working with many people. Development and practices that sustain and resource me on this journey are somatic meditation, embodied enquiry and the wisdom of the natural world.
I am a compassionate trauma informed integrative psychotherapist with my own deeply lived experience and personal journey. I live and work in central Bath. Alongside many trainings over the years I am committed to my therapeutic practice and my own path of personal development, healing & spiritual enquiry. My personal experience in life has been extensive and rich. I’ve walked a diverse path so far through life and this has enabled me to bring understanding to working with many people. Development and practices that sustain and resource me on this journey are somatic meditation, embodied enquiry and the wisdom of the natural world.
Do you feel like it is difficult to reach your partner emotionally, are you being stone walled, afraid of conflict or are you people pleasing for a quiet life? Do you have a pattern of being submissive, passive aggressive or unable to effectively communicate your wants and needs? Do you feel like you and your partner don’t understand each other or feel as if you have married your mother or father? Couples therapy aims to uncover reactionary aspects of yourself that lead to discontent and a loss of connection and intimacy in your relationship. We will examine unhelpful dynamics and behavioural patterns and explore where you are stuck
Do you feel like it is difficult to reach your partner emotionally, are you being stone walled, afraid of conflict or are you people pleasing for a quiet life? Do you have a pattern of being submissive, passive aggressive or unable to effectively communicate your wants and needs? Do you feel like you and your partner don’t understand each other or feel as if you have married your mother or father? Couples therapy aims to uncover reactionary aspects of yourself that lead to discontent and a loss of connection and intimacy in your relationship. We will examine unhelpful dynamics and behavioural patterns and explore where you are stuck
This will initially usually involve some psychodynamic work to uncover any past experiences which may be affecting you in the here and now.
If you are struggling with low self esteem, depression, anxiety or relationship difficulties, my aim is to empower you with life skills and confidence to move forwards. I am passionate and creative and believe that the best outcomes are achieved through the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I see my clients as equal partners working at a pace that suits you for as little or as long as you feel you need on your personal journey.
Therapy can feel quite overwhelming at first but my aim is to make you feel safe, valued, and most importantly listened to. Therapy can be the most profound and uplifting experience too!
This will initially usually involve some psychodynamic work to uncover any past experiences which may be affecting you in the here and now.
If you are struggling with low self esteem, depression, anxiety or relationship difficulties, my aim is to empower you with life skills and confidence to move forwards. I am passionate and creative and believe that the best outcomes are achieved through the quality of the therapeutic relationship. I see my clients as equal partners working at a pace that suits you for as little or as long as you feel you need on your personal journey.
Therapy can feel quite overwhelming at first but my aim is to make you feel safe, valued, and most importantly listened to. Therapy can be the most profound and uplifting experience too!
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling, therapy can offer a space to pause and make sense of what’s going on. You may be navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, a painful life transition, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I offer a supportive space where you can talk freely, feel listened to, and begin to understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or quietly struggling, therapy can offer a space to pause and make sense of what’s going on. You may be navigating relationship difficulties, anxiety, a painful life transition, or a sense that something isn’t quite right. I offer a supportive space where you can talk freely, feel listened to, and begin to understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
Hello and welcome. People often come to therapy when life feels overwhelming, when change is happening, or when familiar patterns keep pulling them into places of difficulty. Sometimes emotions feel too much to hold alone, or we sense that something within us is wanting to be heard. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but with the right support it can become a gentle and nourishing process.
I’m a senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your experience with present-moment awareness and a gentle attention to what is happening in your body.
Hello and welcome. People often come to therapy when life feels overwhelming, when change is happening, or when familiar patterns keep pulling them into places of difficulty. Sometimes emotions feel too much to hold alone, or we sense that something within us is wanting to be heard. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but with the right support it can become a gentle and nourishing process.
I’m a senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your experience with present-moment awareness and a gentle attention to what is happening in your body.
I am also experienced in using evidence-based techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches.
I see individuals, couples and families presenting with a wide range of difficulties. My speciality is the assessment and treatment of emotional dysregulation (i.e, anger, anxiety depression, shame, etc) and symptoms associated with psychological trauma (PTSD/Complex Trauma). I offer consultation, supervision and reflective practice to staff groups.
I am also experienced in using evidence-based techniques from Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness and Psychodynamic approaches.
I see individuals, couples and families presenting with a wide range of difficulties. My speciality is the assessment and treatment of emotional dysregulation (i.e, anger, anxiety depression, shame, etc) and symptoms associated with psychological trauma (PTSD/Complex Trauma). I offer consultation, supervision and reflective practice to staff groups.
Hi my name is Nick and as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, since 2008, have been helping individuals who have struggled with feeling of low moods and self esteem, sadness, stress, loneliness, relationship breakdowns and problems with intimacy as well as work related stress. Along with a range of issues from addiction, mental illness, abuse, including domestic violence and other traumas. I offer therapy, both short and long term basis in Devizes, Swindon, Bath and Chippenham. My practice is open office hours weekday including evenings and Saturday daytime. Each session lasts 50 minutes and my normal fee is from £50.
Hi my name is Nick and as a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, since 2008, have been helping individuals who have struggled with feeling of low moods and self esteem, sadness, stress, loneliness, relationship breakdowns and problems with intimacy as well as work related stress. Along with a range of issues from addiction, mental illness, abuse, including domestic violence and other traumas. I offer therapy, both short and long term basis in Devizes, Swindon, Bath and Chippenham. My practice is open office hours weekday including evenings and Saturday daytime. Each session lasts 50 minutes and my normal fee is from £50.
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
If you change nothing, nothing changes but it can be hard to know where to begin. I feel it starts with you being heard and valued. Having your story and your feelings witnessed and validated is extraordinarily powerful and provides the catalyst for change. You will gain a clarity and a sense of perspective as well as an understanding of why you behave in the way you do. Talking to me will feel different from talking to a friend or family member. I will offer you insights and reflections, not opinions or solutions. I am interested in you and your experiences and they matter to me, but as I'm not involved I can remain objective.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly and without judgment. I pay close attention to the stories we tell ourselves that can leave us feeling stuck or in battle with our own minds. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with kindness and curiosity, notice strengths you may have lost sight of, and find practical, compassionate ways to move forward and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
I offer a warm, thoughtful space where you can talk openly and without judgment. I pay close attention to the stories we tell ourselves that can leave us feeling stuck or in battle with our own minds. Together, we’ll explore your experiences with kindness and curiosity, notice strengths you may have lost sight of, and find practical, compassionate ways to move forward and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
As an NCPS qualified, accredited therapist I have many years experience of working with people living with trauma and inner conflict. Issues may vary from abuse, anxiety, disorders depression, grief, gender and sexuality, relationships, low self-esteem and PTSD.
In particular, I have worked in depth with those suffering from eating disorders and those in alcohol/drug recovery. My work with young people in education has shown me how early trauma affects behaviours later in life and how patterns often repeat.
As an NCPS qualified, accredited therapist I have many years experience of working with people living with trauma and inner conflict. Issues may vary from abuse, anxiety, disorders depression, grief, gender and sexuality, relationships, low self-esteem and PTSD.
In particular, I have worked in depth with those suffering from eating disorders and those in alcohol/drug recovery. My work with young people in education has shown me how early trauma affects behaviours later in life and how patterns often repeat.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
What do most of us desire beneath it all? To feel good, whole and comfortable within ourselves and in the relationships around us. That state of peaceful being resides within all of us but often past traumas and challenging life experiences have shaped who we have become, influencing the story of who we now think we are. These beliefs often disconnect us from our true, best selves. Trauma happens, and often feelings of shame result. Living our lives wishing bad events never happened leave us feeling powerless but incorporating our past experiences in a way that does not debilitate, permits us to live with them, not ruled by them.
I trained with Bath Centre of Psychotherapy and Counselling and went on to further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I have worked with a wide range of individuals and issues including anxiety, trauma, breakdown, despair and depression. I am particularly experienced and enjoy working with neurodiversity. I have worked with a wide range of people with different cultural histories and welcome differences of all kinds.
I trained with Bath Centre of Psychotherapy and Counselling and went on to further training in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
I have worked with a wide range of individuals and issues including anxiety, trauma, breakdown, despair and depression. I am particularly experienced and enjoy working with neurodiversity. I have worked with a wide range of people with different cultural histories and welcome differences of all kinds.
A warm hello and welcome to taking the first step towards feeling better. My approach is supportive and collaborative, offering you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to help you feel supported, heard and understood. I will offer compassion and insight to help you process your emotions. I am an experienced, fully qualified and accredited therapist working with adults aged 18 years +. I work with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem/worth, grief and loss, childhood neglect, relationship/family issues, infidelities, separation, academic and work place issues.
A warm hello and welcome to taking the first step towards feeling better. My approach is supportive and collaborative, offering you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to help you feel supported, heard and understood. I will offer compassion and insight to help you process your emotions. I am an experienced, fully qualified and accredited therapist working with adults aged 18 years +. I work with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem/worth, grief and loss, childhood neglect, relationship/family issues, infidelities, separation, academic and work place issues.
You may struggle with people-pleasing or with not feeling good enough, no matter how much you do for others. Saying “no” can bring guilt, decisions can feel paralysing and someone’s disappointment can leave you unsettled for days. Over time, this can leave you anxious, indecisive and disconnected from what you want.
These patterns often began as intelligent ways of keeping relationships safe. But what once protected you may now cost you confidence, clarity and vitality. You may feel responsible for others’ emotions, doubtful of your worth or frustrated that you can’t stop over-adapting.
You may struggle with people-pleasing or with not feeling good enough, no matter how much you do for others. Saying “no” can bring guilt, decisions can feel paralysing and someone’s disappointment can leave you unsettled for days. Over time, this can leave you anxious, indecisive and disconnected from what you want.
These patterns often began as intelligent ways of keeping relationships safe. But what once protected you may now cost you confidence, clarity and vitality. You may feel responsible for others’ emotions, doubtful of your worth or frustrated that you can’t stop over-adapting.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy uses the therapeutic alliance to explore in depth patterns of relating to others and yourself that may no longer be serving you.
I'm a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist with a vocation to help teens young adults and parents to overcome anxiety and depression, work with life transitions, adoption, relationship and psychosexual difficulties, complex trauma, attachment issues, gender identity and much more. I have a warm empathic approach and will work with you to develop a more creative, insightful and courageous approach to your life. I trained at the Tavistock Clinic, Tavistock Relationships and CICS. I have 16 years experience in the NHS and 12 years in private practice. Accredited with Adoption Support Fund and Clinical Supervisor.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy uses the therapeutic alliance to explore in depth patterns of relating to others and yourself that may no longer be serving you.
I'm a highly experienced trauma-informed psychotherapist with a vocation to help teens young adults and parents to overcome anxiety and depression, work with life transitions, adoption, relationship and psychosexual difficulties, complex trauma, attachment issues, gender identity and much more. I have a warm empathic approach and will work with you to develop a more creative, insightful and courageous approach to your life. I trained at the Tavistock Clinic, Tavistock Relationships and CICS. I have 16 years experience in the NHS and 12 years in private practice. Accredited with Adoption Support Fund and Clinical Supervisor.
Life. It can feel like a lot to handle, especially if you're managing anxiety, stress or the weight of depression. I offer a warm, supportive space where we can look at the underlying causes of these feelings, exploring ways to find relief, build healthy coping strategies and find balance in your life.
Our therapy will offer a path to clarity and peace of mind, gently guiding you through the process of healing. Working together we will find ways for you to move forward with a sense of calm and control.
Life. It can feel like a lot to handle, especially if you're managing anxiety, stress or the weight of depression. I offer a warm, supportive space where we can look at the underlying causes of these feelings, exploring ways to find relief, build healthy coping strategies and find balance in your life.
Our therapy will offer a path to clarity and peace of mind, gently guiding you through the process of healing. Working together we will find ways for you to move forward with a sense of calm and control.
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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.