Psychodynamic Counselling in Bitton
The main modalities I draw from are psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories.
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
The main modalities I draw from are psychodynamic, person-centred and existential theories.
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from masking your needs to fit in?
Perhaps you're navigating the emotional weight of a recent diagnosis — your own or your child’s — and looking for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with who you are.
Have you always felt different? Are you curious about exploring your identity in relation to neurodiversity and neurotypicality?
I know how lonely it can feel to navigate systems that weren’t built with your mind in mind. I offer a compassionate, neuroaffirmative space where your experiences are validated.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from masking your needs to fit in?
Perhaps you're navigating the emotional weight of a recent diagnosis — your own or your child’s — and looking for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with who you are.
Have you always felt different? Are you curious about exploring your identity in relation to neurodiversity and neurotypicality?
I know how lonely it can feel to navigate systems that weren’t built with your mind in mind. I offer a compassionate, neuroaffirmative space where your experiences are validated.
Offering 1:1 counselling sessions for a range of issues, including relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, loss, low self-esteem, or just experiencing a general feeling of dissatisfaction with life. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space to explore whatever is troubling you, big or small, at your own pace. As well as working from my quiet therapy room, I can also offer walk and talk therapy and sessions outside in nature if preferred.
Offering 1:1 counselling sessions for a range of issues, including relationship and family problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, loss, low self-esteem, or just experiencing a general feeling of dissatisfaction with life. I offer a warm and non-judgmental space to explore whatever is troubling you, big or small, at your own pace. As well as working from my quiet therapy room, I can also offer walk and talk therapy and sessions outside in nature if preferred.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person and online sessions. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and behavioural psychology.
I am a qualified integrative Counsellor offering in person and online sessions. I offer a warm, compassionate approach in a non judgemental space. I have experience working with bereavement, anxiety, anger, depression, chronic pain, life transitions and behavioural psychology.
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I draw on psychodynamic theory, CBT and MBT and the type of psychotherapeutic interventions I use, depends on the ‘problem area’ you bring and how you would like us to address it .
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within the NHS. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, stress, infertility, post-natal depression, or menopause. You may feel stuck, lost or overwhelmed by past or present events. You may feel that you're trapped in the same unfulfilling relationships or patterns. You may not know what you need help with but feel that something needs to change. If you are struggling in any of these areas, I can help you move forward with your life and create long lasting, meaningful change.
I draw on psychodynamic theory, CBT and MBT and the type of psychotherapeutic interventions I use, depends on the ‘problem area’ you bring and how you would like us to address it .
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with over ten years experience within the NHS. You may be experiencing difficulties associated with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, stress, infertility, post-natal depression, or menopause. You may feel stuck, lost or overwhelmed by past or present events. You may feel that you're trapped in the same unfulfilling relationships or patterns. You may not know what you need help with but feel that something needs to change. If you are struggling in any of these areas, I can help you move forward with your life and create long lasting, meaningful change.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with more than 30 years’ experience working in the NHS and in private practice.
In the initial sessions the focus is on the difficulties that brought you to therapy through exploring together the background to the issues enabling us to formulate an idea as to how to proceed therapeutically. I offer short and long-term therapy depending on the needs that you bring.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with more than 30 years’ experience working in the NHS and in private practice.
In the initial sessions the focus is on the difficulties that brought you to therapy through exploring together the background to the issues enabling us to formulate an idea as to how to proceed therapeutically. I offer short and long-term therapy depending on the needs that you bring.
I work integratively combining person-centred and psychodynamic counselling theory.
Hello, I am a qualified, experienced counsellor offering face-to face counselling in Cheltenham as well as online sessions, to suit your needs. I work compassionately and empathically, without judgement, to create a confidential and safe space for you to talk and explore your experiences. There might be something particular you would like to work through, or, maybe you're not sure what you need to focus on? I can help you to understand your thoughts and feelings to create a better understanding of yourself, others, and your relationships, to promote healing and growth.
I work integratively combining person-centred and psychodynamic counselling theory.
Hello, I am a qualified, experienced counsellor offering face-to face counselling in Cheltenham as well as online sessions, to suit your needs. I work compassionately and empathically, without judgement, to create a confidential and safe space for you to talk and explore your experiences. There might be something particular you would like to work through, or, maybe you're not sure what you need to focus on? I can help you to understand your thoughts and feelings to create a better understanding of yourself, others, and your relationships, to promote healing and growth.
Hello, I’m Jodie, I work as an integrative counsellor that uses psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour and humanistic approaches.
I aim to improve your confidence and allow you to understand aspects of your self by helping you explore your thoughts and emotions in both the past and present. I provide a safe and secure space for you to explore your emotions without the feeling of being judged or undermined.
Hello, I’m Jodie, I work as an integrative counsellor that uses psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour and humanistic approaches.
I aim to improve your confidence and allow you to understand aspects of your self by helping you explore your thoughts and emotions in both the past and present. I provide a safe and secure space for you to explore your emotions without the feeling of being judged or undermined.
The three approaches that I practice in are: 1) Person-Centred 2) Psychodynamic 3) Gestalt
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
The three approaches that I practice in are: 1) Person-Centred 2) Psychodynamic 3) Gestalt
Struggling? Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stressed, anxious or maybe feeling low? You don’t have to feel alone with your difficulties anymore; together, we can embark on a journey of change. Counselling has the ability to change lives and working with a counsellor can support you in a journey of growth, healing and change.
Timing with counselling is key, and if you are looking to start your journey today then I am ready to support you. My aim, as a therapeutic professional, is to work collaboratively with you to build a trusting and caring environment and one within which you can grow & develop in.
I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
I'm a qualified, experienced psychodynamic counsellor and EMDR practitioner working with adults, primarily online.
Lots of us face challenging situations at some stage in our lives, which can be difficult to manage. It's not always easy or appropriate to talk with family or friends and sometimes we worry that bringing something old and / or hidden up to the surface will cause more problems. I offer a confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to help you to develop insight and understanding by exploring how your present situation might be impacted by past experiences and people from your past and / or present.
I also use my psychodynamic training to support people in understanding how their life experiences can shape the present day.
Hi, my name's Abbie. I'm a BABCP and HCPC accredited psychotherapist. I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and creative arts therapy, working as a self-employed therapist, supervisor and CBT lecturer at Cardiff University. If you are stuck in a low mood trap, struggling to turn the volume down on anxious thoughts or trying to make sense of difficult and painful experiences, I would love to work with you, and help you to find ways to improve your overall well-being. I am qualified to work with all age ranges, offering work online or at my clinic in Penarth.
I also use my psychodynamic training to support people in understanding how their life experiences can shape the present day.
Hi, my name's Abbie. I'm a BABCP and HCPC accredited psychotherapist. I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and creative arts therapy, working as a self-employed therapist, supervisor and CBT lecturer at Cardiff University. If you are stuck in a low mood trap, struggling to turn the volume down on anxious thoughts or trying to make sense of difficult and painful experiences, I would love to work with you, and help you to find ways to improve your overall well-being. I am qualified to work with all age ranges, offering work online or at my clinic in Penarth.
I'm an integrative counsellor, using person- centred and psychodynamic theories in my work.
Hello, my name is Agnieszka. Sometimes we need a safe place to talk about how we feel and what we’re going through. Whether there are present life challenges or past experiences that trigger difficult feelings like stress, anxiety, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed, having someone who will listen to you with understanding and without judgment is the start of healing. Difficult situations, particularly traumatic ones, can leave us for years unable to develop and lead happy lives. They can effect our self-esteem and self-worth, forming successful relationships and disrupting our life plans and dreams.
I'm an integrative counsellor, using person- centred and psychodynamic theories in my work.
Hello, my name is Agnieszka. Sometimes we need a safe place to talk about how we feel and what we’re going through. Whether there are present life challenges or past experiences that trigger difficult feelings like stress, anxiety, low mood, or feeling overwhelmed, having someone who will listen to you with understanding and without judgment is the start of healing. Difficult situations, particularly traumatic ones, can leave us for years unable to develop and lead happy lives. They can effect our self-esteem and self-worth, forming successful relationships and disrupting our life plans and dreams.
I'm a psychodynamic counsellor, and I split my time between my practice rooms in Stroud (Gloucestershire) and St Albans (Hertfordshire).
The counselling process may involve releasing repressed emotions, making links between past and present to spot unhelpful patterns, and experiencing a new way of relating that can then be carried into other relationships. My aim is to help you make sense of your problems and develop a better understanding of yourself and others.
I'm a psychodynamic counsellor, and I split my time between my practice rooms in Stroud (Gloucestershire) and St Albans (Hertfordshire).
The counselling process may involve releasing repressed emotions, making links between past and present to spot unhelpful patterns, and experiencing a new way of relating that can then be carried into other relationships. My aim is to help you make sense of your problems and develop a better understanding of yourself and others.
I have trained in various mind-body orientated disciplines including, but not limited to Psychodynamic Counselling, NeuroAffective Touch and The NeuroAffective Relational model.
At the heart of healing from trauma is the human relationship. I offer my clients a safe, consistent, honest and heart led space from within which you can explore all that you are and find integration. I am an experienced, BACP registered NARM therapist; specialising in Complex Trauma. Psychodynamically trained, with a particular interest in Relational and intersubjective approaches. My personal and clinical experience has led me to believe that we each have the capacity to heal from our early wounds; what ever they may be.
I have trained in various mind-body orientated disciplines including, but not limited to Psychodynamic Counselling, NeuroAffective Touch and The NeuroAffective Relational model.
At the heart of healing from trauma is the human relationship. I offer my clients a safe, consistent, honest and heart led space from within which you can explore all that you are and find integration. I am an experienced, BACP registered NARM therapist; specialising in Complex Trauma. Psychodynamically trained, with a particular interest in Relational and intersubjective approaches. My personal and clinical experience has led me to believe that we each have the capacity to heal from our early wounds; what ever they may be.
My approach incorporates mindfulness with psychodynamic therapy, bringing compassion and awareness to the difficulties we experience.
I can support you to work through past and present issues that are currently impacting you in your life, working with the mind-body connection by paying attention to thoughts, feelings and physical sensations. The body holds more than the mind can remember, giving space to our somatic process allows a deeper understanding of ourselves.
My approach incorporates mindfulness with psychodynamic therapy, bringing compassion and awareness to the difficulties we experience.
I can support you to work through past and present issues that are currently impacting you in your life, working with the mind-body connection by paying attention to thoughts, feelings and physical sensations. The body holds more than the mind can remember, giving space to our somatic process allows a deeper understanding of ourselves.
As a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, I focus on developing a therapeutic relationship that supports your personal growth.
Life presents challenges, both expected and unexpected, that can leave us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Understanding ourselves is key to navigating these difficulties with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Self-awareness provides insight into our reactions and behaviors, allowing us to engage with others more effectively and make meaningful changes. Achieving balance in personal, family, or professional life can be daunting, but with the right support, it is possible.
As a qualified psychodynamic counsellor, I focus on developing a therapeutic relationship that supports your personal growth.
Life presents challenges, both expected and unexpected, that can leave us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Understanding ourselves is key to navigating these difficulties with clarity, resilience, and purpose. Self-awareness provides insight into our reactions and behaviors, allowing us to engage with others more effectively and make meaningful changes. Achieving balance in personal, family, or professional life can be daunting, but with the right support, it is possible.
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 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 COSRT trainee psychosexual therapist) . My approach is Integrative ( combine approaches and modalities). I work with both Individuals and with Couples. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have undertaken training and I am registered PINK therapist supporting clients who identify as LGBTIQA.
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 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 COSRT trainee psychosexual therapist) . My approach is Integrative ( combine approaches and modalities). I work with both Individuals and with Couples. My practice is open to all seeking therapy regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or age and I have undertaken training and I am registered PINK therapist supporting clients who identify as LGBTIQA.
I tend to work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic framework where your early experiences in growing up can be understood and seen through the influences they bring to bear on your current motivations and relationships.
Wondering what to do, unsure what or who can help. And how? Whatever is troubling you, whatever is getting you down you don't have to struggle alone. Talking to someone outside your circle of family, friends or even colleagues at work can be the start of a new path. A path where you can discover how you got to this place in your life. And perhaps more importantly what it is you are seeking.
I tend to work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic framework where your early experiences in growing up can be understood and seen through the influences they bring to bear on your current motivations and relationships.
Wondering what to do, unsure what or who can help. And how? Whatever is troubling you, whatever is getting you down you don't have to struggle alone. Talking to someone outside your circle of family, friends or even colleagues at work can be the start of a new path. A path where you can discover how you got to this place in your life. And perhaps more importantly what it is you are seeking.
My training is in Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
Hi, I'm Brett. My aim is to provide you with a confidential, supportive space where you feel safe to talk about whatever is distressing you or holding you back in life. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is key to the outcome of therapy. My priority is to build a relationship of trust where we can work together for therapeutic change.
My training is in Humanistic, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
Hi, I'm Brett. My aim is to provide you with a confidential, supportive space where you feel safe to talk about whatever is distressing you or holding you back in life. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is key to the outcome of therapy. My priority is to build a relationship of trust where we can work together for therapeutic change.
My modality is predominantly transpersonal, bringing a psychodynamic lens as well.
Finding a therapist can feel like a minefield. Ultimately you probably want to find someone to talk to that you feel comfortable with, and who can of course help. I understand how confusing and nerve-wracking it can be to consider therapy and take the first step. I provide clients with a supportive space in which to unpack their challenges. I will help you to get a better handle on what is happening for you. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, significant loss and bereavement, childhood and midlife trauma, as well as difficulty understanding feelings.
My modality is predominantly transpersonal, bringing a psychodynamic lens as well.
Finding a therapist can feel like a minefield. Ultimately you probably want to find someone to talk to that you feel comfortable with, and who can of course help. I understand how confusing and nerve-wracking it can be to consider therapy and take the first step. I provide clients with a supportive space in which to unpack their challenges. I will help you to get a better handle on what is happening for you. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, significant loss and bereavement, childhood and midlife trauma, as well as difficulty understanding 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.