Psychodynamic Counselling in Bathampton
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself.
Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone...
Are you struggling with anxiety, addiction, trauma, loss of identity, symptoms of ADHD depression, low mood, being unable to relax or be yourself?
It doesn't need to be that way. Through counselling we can create new ways of coping, seeing yourself through compassionate eyes and relearning how to truly love and care for yourself.
Feeling unhappy is exhausting, so lets see what we can do to change things. You're not alone...
Perhaps you're considering therapy because you're battling with anxiety, struggling to get past a difficult experience, finding relationships in your life challenging or simply feeling that something isn't right and you need change. Whatever your experience might be, I offer a warm and supportive space for you to explore what's brought you to counselling.
Often these feelings can lead to you feeling stuck and lost, not knowing what you need for yourself. Counselling can make a significant impact to you and your life, providing you with the space and time to better understand yourself, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you do.
Perhaps you're considering therapy because you're battling with anxiety, struggling to get past a difficult experience, finding relationships in your life challenging or simply feeling that something isn't right and you need change. Whatever your experience might be, I offer a warm and supportive space for you to explore what's brought you to counselling.
Often these feelings can lead to you feeling stuck and lost, not knowing what you need for yourself. Counselling can make a significant impact to you and your life, providing you with the space and time to better understand yourself, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you do.
I work in an integrative way, and find psychodynamic and relational approaches in particular offer great insight into how our past can live on in the present.
Whether you have recently experienced a crisis in life, or are dealing with a more prolonged sense of disillusionment, I offer a compassionate space for you to explore whatever issue brings you to therapy. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace. In this process many different issues may come up for you, and through talking together we have an opportunity to explore, reflect upon and understand more fully how and why you feel the way you do.
I work in an integrative way, and find psychodynamic and relational approaches in particular offer great insight into how our past can live on in the present.
Whether you have recently experienced a crisis in life, or are dealing with a more prolonged sense of disillusionment, I offer a compassionate space for you to explore whatever issue brings you to therapy. Beginning to talk about yourself and what you are dealing with may feel new or even unnerving, so I am always mindful to work with you at your own pace. In this process many different issues may come up for you, and through talking together we have an opportunity to explore, reflect upon and understand more fully how and why you feel the way you do.
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.
You might be struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship. Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends and careers and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thoughts and motivations and gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course.
You might be struggling with something difficult in the here and now, such as the loss of a loved one, or the breakdown of a relationship. Or perhaps you’re aware of vague, underlying feelings of sadness, anxiety or anger. Maybe you feel trapped in a cycle of repeated disappointments with partners, friends and careers and don’t know why. Whether you know what the problem is, or even if you don’t, therapy can help. It’s an opportunity to explore yourself; to examine feelings, thoughts and motivations and gain understanding - the first step towards navigating a different, happier course.
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
I can work with you on a huge range of issues, including relationships, attachment, family dynamics, teen problems, child behaviour, neurodivergence, long term illness and disability. I will support, collaborate and try to make sense of what is going on. All things eventually pass - I will offer to weather the storm with you. I won’t be judging you or not taking you seriously. We will work together - and it will be work - but we will also aim to have fun and be creative in our work.
More Therapists Nearby
Hi I’m Carly. I don’t believe there’s a one size fits all approach to therapy so I will tailor therapy to you. I specialise though in working with children & young people and survivors of trauma and abuse. I'm really passionate about supporting people who have spent their lives feeling othered, silenced and ignored to have their voices heard. I have years of experience working for respected charities such as Off the Record, Women's Aid and Rape Crisis.
I’m also a believer in the healing power of creativity and play. I’m happy to work with you in this way if you want to though equally there’s never any pressure to.
Hi I’m Carly. I don’t believe there’s a one size fits all approach to therapy so I will tailor therapy to you. I specialise though in working with children & young people and survivors of trauma and abuse. I'm really passionate about supporting people who have spent their lives feeling othered, silenced and ignored to have their voices heard. I have years of experience working for respected charities such as Off the Record, Women's Aid and Rape Crisis.
I’m also a believer in the healing power of creativity and play. I’m happy to work with you in this way if you want to though equally there’s never any pressure to.
My approach brings together both humanistic and psychodynamic elements.
You might be here because life feels overwhelming, something doesn't feel right, or you've found yourself repeating the same patterns without knowing why. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, disconnected, stuck, or navigating loss, change, or relationship difficulties. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and explore it together.
There is no right place to start. We begin with whatever feels most present - an emotion, a thought, something that happened in your week - and follow what unfolds from there. Wherever we begin, the work has a way of leading us towards what matters.
My approach brings together both humanistic and psychodynamic elements.
You might be here because life feels overwhelming, something doesn't feel right, or you've found yourself repeating the same patterns without knowing why. Perhaps you're feeling anxious, disconnected, stuck, or navigating loss, change, or relationship difficulties. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening, and explore it together.
There is no right place to start. We begin with whatever feels most present - an emotion, a thought, something that happened in your week - and follow what unfolds from there. Wherever we begin, the work has a way of leading us towards what matters.
I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. Working on-line together, I offer both long and short-term counselling,
I am a professionally trained and qualified counsellor supporting clients with a wide range of issues. Reaching out for help can feel like a big step so I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you to make your decision. Being able to talk about everything that matters to you and feeling truly heard and understood, can help you to ease your burdens and feel able to cope again. Working on-line together, I offer both long and short-term counselling,
Psychodynamic - looking at causal elements and exploring the unconscious identifying repeating patterns and exploring attachment styles.
My practice offers you a safe, supportive and confidential space where we can gently look at what is troubling you. We will explore together making gentle change. I work with a range of presentations: individual & relationship including psychosexual presentations as a psychosexual psychotherapist. My approach is Integrative (combine approaches and modalities). I work with both Individuals and with Couples / Thrupples or polycules. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have training and CPD working with GSRD, LGBTQA and Neurodivergent clients (ADHD, ASD & AuDHD).
Psychodynamic - looking at causal elements and exploring the unconscious identifying repeating patterns and exploring attachment styles.
My practice offers you a safe, supportive and confidential space where we can gently look at what is troubling you. We will explore together making gentle change. I work with a range of presentations: individual & relationship including psychosexual presentations as a psychosexual psychotherapist. My approach is Integrative (combine approaches and modalities). I work with both Individuals and with Couples / Thrupples or polycules. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have training and CPD working with GSRD, LGBTQA and Neurodivergent clients (ADHD, ASD & AuDHD).
It is not at all unusual for any of us to experience a sense of anxiety or depression due to a life event that has caused us to feel “disconnected,” or simply “overwhelmed.” We might experience a bereavement or loss (a job, a relationship, a marriage); or issues may arise related to dating, getting married, or ageing and retirement. Alternatively, we might feel unable to be “ourselves,” or have the desire to nurture other aspects of our personality that seem underdeveloped: a lack of confidence to take risks and engage life, an ability to slow down, or an ability to be honest about our feelings with others. Psyhotherapy can help.
It is not at all unusual for any of us to experience a sense of anxiety or depression due to a life event that has caused us to feel “disconnected,” or simply “overwhelmed.” We might experience a bereavement or loss (a job, a relationship, a marriage); or issues may arise related to dating, getting married, or ageing and retirement. Alternatively, we might feel unable to be “ourselves,” or have the desire to nurture other aspects of our personality that seem underdeveloped: a lack of confidence to take risks and engage life, an ability to slow down, or an ability to be honest about our feelings with others. Psyhotherapy can help.
I mainly use a Psychodynamic way of working which means looking at the root cause of the problems but I can also integrate my CBT experience and am currently training in EMDR trauma work.
I use a psychodynamic way of working which looks past experiences, especially childhood and how that impacts on your current relationships. I work relationally, which means as well as exploring more generally what's happening for you, we may also bring in things that happen within our relationship too to help you understand your way of relating to others.
I mainly use a Psychodynamic way of working which means looking at the root cause of the problems but I can also integrate my CBT experience and am currently training in EMDR trauma work.
I use a psychodynamic way of working which looks past experiences, especially childhood and how that impacts on your current relationships. I work relationally, which means as well as exploring more generally what's happening for you, we may also bring in things that happen within our relationship too to help you understand your way of relating to others.
As a high achiever you are used to success. You work hard, you enjoy work and you have meaningful relationships, but something is missing. You've tried all manner of ways to fill this gap - working more, working harder, prioritising your personal life, your health, your relationships - but it never quite fits. You wonder how you can achieve at work, but not in other areas of your life? Will it always be this exhausting? What if you could ditch the hustle and find a different way to show up in your life, your work, your relationships?
As a high achiever you are used to success. You work hard, you enjoy work and you have meaningful relationships, but something is missing. You've tried all manner of ways to fill this gap - working more, working harder, prioritising your personal life, your health, your relationships - but it never quite fits. You wonder how you can achieve at work, but not in other areas of your life? Will it always be this exhausting? What if you could ditch the hustle and find a different way to show up in your life, your work, your relationships?
I offer a safe and confidential space to explore wherever you are in your life. A space to come into relationship with yourself. I offer weekly sessions in person in Cheltenham (Mondays) and Nailsworth. I also offer some online sessions. I work with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, loss and other areas of the human experience
I offer a safe and confidential space to explore wherever you are in your life. A space to come into relationship with yourself. I offer weekly sessions in person in Cheltenham (Mondays) and Nailsworth. I also offer some online sessions. I work with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, loss and other areas of the human experience
My training comprised Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT therapies.
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
My training comprised Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT therapies.
In troubling times it can sometimes feel like you are alone & seeking help might feel really difficult. Just having a space to make sense of the thoughts that jumble around our heads is invaluable. Perhaps you need to understand yourself, your relationships or events from your past. Sometimes all we need is someone to just listen and hear our story. Counselling promotes insight, fosters self-awareness & creates a stronger, more resilient sense of self. This powerful combination can be the kick-start for the changes in your life you wish to make - sometimes even the smallest changes can make a huge difference in your well-being.
My approach combines Person-Centred and Psychodynamic therapies.
Do you struggle to open up to those closest to you about your challenges and concerns? Maybe you're worried about burdening them, or fear they might not understand or judge you? I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions, helping you gain deeper insights into yourself and your relationships.
My approach combines Person-Centred and Psychodynamic therapies.
Do you struggle to open up to those closest to you about your challenges and concerns? Maybe you're worried about burdening them, or fear they might not understand or judge you? I offer a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts and emotions, helping you gain deeper insights into yourself and your relationships.
Hi, I'm Nicola, an integrative counsellor, providing online and telephone counselling. I offer a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I have experience of working with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, as well as grief, loss and bereavement.
My approach is adaptable and shaped to fit your individual needs and situation, allowing us to collaboratively find a way forward that works for you.
Hi, I'm Nicola, an integrative counsellor, providing online and telephone counselling. I offer a safe, confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings without judgment. I have experience of working with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, as well as grief, loss and bereavement.
My approach is adaptable and shaped to fit your individual needs and situation, allowing us to collaboratively find a way forward that works for you.
I work in an integrative way, combining both person-centred and psychodynamic theories to build a strong and trusting relationship.
Hello, I’m Stelios, thank you for viewing my profile. I recognise that every life is unique, and our work together is shaped around you. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, valued and accepted. Please view my profile for more information. I will be with you every step of the way! I truly believe that the strong and trusting relationship that we will build will facilitate your healing and growth.
I work in an integrative way, combining both person-centred and psychodynamic theories to build a strong and trusting relationship.
Hello, I’m Stelios, thank you for viewing my profile. I recognise that every life is unique, and our work together is shaped around you. I offer a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, valued and accepted. Please view my profile for more information. I will be with you every step of the way! I truly believe that the strong and trusting relationship that we will build will facilitate your healing and growth.
You show up. You keep managing. But privately, you wonder how much longer you can keep going like this.
I work with adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are holding it together on the outside while running low on the inside. Burnout that crept up slowly. Work stress that follows you home. Relationship patterns that repeat no matter how much you try to change them.
I also work with people who have recently discovered or beginning to suspect that they may be autistic, ADHD or AuDHD or who simply feel like they're performing a version of themselves rather than bringing their true selves.
You show up. You keep managing. But privately, you wonder how much longer you can keep going like this.
I work with adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s who are holding it together on the outside while running low on the inside. Burnout that crept up slowly. Work stress that follows you home. Relationship patterns that repeat no matter how much you try to change them.
I also work with people who have recently discovered or beginning to suspect that they may be autistic, ADHD or AuDHD or who simply feel like they're performing a version of themselves rather than bringing their true selves.
You might feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, or exhausted from trying to cope on your own. Whether you are living with the impact of trauma, struggling with addiction, or navigating the challenges of ADHD, it can feel isolating and difficult to know where to turn. My aim is to help you feel more in control, more connected to yourself, and more able to move forward with confidence. Reaching out can feel like a big step, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful and lasting change. I offer a free 30 minute session to get to know one another and sessions cost between £40-60 each from there on.
You might feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, or exhausted from trying to cope on your own. Whether you are living with the impact of trauma, struggling with addiction, or navigating the challenges of ADHD, it can feel isolating and difficult to know where to turn. My aim is to help you feel more in control, more connected to yourself, and more able to move forward with confidence. Reaching out can feel like a big step, but it can also be the beginning of meaningful and lasting change. I offer a free 30 minute session to get to know one another and sessions cost between £40-60 each from there on.
Nearby Psychodynamic Counsellors Searches for Bathampton
- Bath
- Bitton
- Bradford-on-Avon
- Bristol
- Chippenham
- Corsham
- Emersons Green
- Frome
- Melksham
- Radstock
- Saltford
- Trowbridge
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.