Psychodynamic Counselling in Bootle
Hello, I’m Adam, a pluralistic counsellor trained in person‑centred, psychodynamic and CBT approaches.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss, bereavement or difficult thoughts and emotions, I’m here to offer a safe, calm and non‑judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard.
Hello, I’m Adam, a pluralistic counsellor trained in person‑centred, psychodynamic and CBT approaches.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, loss, bereavement or difficult thoughts and emotions, I’m here to offer a safe, calm and non‑judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel genuinely heard.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, often after stress, trauma, or long periods of coping alone. Many of my clients come seeking a safe, steady space to understand their emotions and nervous system. Using somatic work, EMDR, and a pluralistic approach, I help clients build regulation, process difficult experiences, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves, often after stress, trauma, or long periods of coping alone. Many of my clients come seeking a safe, steady space to understand their emotions and nervous system. Using somatic work, EMDR, and a pluralistic approach, I help clients build regulation, process difficult experiences, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
As an integrative practitioner. I work from a person centred base, although additional training allows for me to draw on different tools and models depending on your needs. This allows for clients to reflect on what is happening to them and by making their own choices, consider alternative ways of doing things. I use psychological theory and research in therapeutic work to help clients with a variety of problems. These problems can include difficult life issues and mental health conditions. I have worked with clients across all ages, from 7yrs upward and beyond retirement, offering a service which is welcoming to all backgrounds.
As an integrative practitioner. I work from a person centred base, although additional training allows for me to draw on different tools and models depending on your needs. This allows for clients to reflect on what is happening to them and by making their own choices, consider alternative ways of doing things. I use psychological theory and research in therapeutic work to help clients with a variety of problems. These problems can include difficult life issues and mental health conditions. I have worked with clients across all ages, from 7yrs upward and beyond retirement, offering a service which is welcoming to all backgrounds.
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Taking the first step towards therapy may feel intimidating, even scary, but rest assured, you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, especially if it's your first time. That's why I'm here to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of criticism or shame.
Taking the first step towards therapy may feel intimidating, even scary, but rest assured, you're not alone. I understand the courage it takes to seek support, especially if it's your first time. That's why I'm here to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without fear of criticism or shame.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
Life can feel heavy sometimes, and it’s not always easy to carry everything on your own. Counselling gives you a safe and gentle space where you can let some of that weight down. This is your time — a place where you can talk openly, be truly heard, and know that you won’t be judged.
I believe each of us is unique. We all experience challenges differently, and there isn’t one “right way” to cope. That’s why I don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach — I work with you, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and comfortable for you.
I work with adults and young people (12+), integrating CBT, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, SFBT and Transactional Analysis to tailor therapy to your needs.
My name is Gill, and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. From our very first meeting, you will be welcomed with warmth, empathy and acceptance, and offered a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours without judgement.
Reaching out for support is a courageous first step towards understanding yourself more deeply and creating meaningful change. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, family or workplace difficulties, and I also work affirmatively with ADHD and Autistic clients, offering a safe space to explore your world.
I work with adults and young people (12+), integrating CBT, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, SFBT and Transactional Analysis to tailor therapy to your needs.
My name is Gill, and I am an Integrative Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. From our very first meeting, you will be welcomed with warmth, empathy and acceptance, and offered a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours without judgement.
Reaching out for support is a courageous first step towards understanding yourself more deeply and creating meaningful change. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, bereavement, family or workplace difficulties, and I also work affirmatively with ADHD and Autistic clients, offering a safe space to explore your world.
Take a few weeks to invest in yourself—the most rewarding journey you’ll ever embark on—to gain a deeper understanding of who you are.
Together, we can uncover any unhelpful patterns and pave the way for meaningful change. I’m committed to fostering a warm, welcoming environment where you feel fully accepted and free to be your true self, without being afraid of judgment. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and authentic, always showing up genuinely to guide you through life’s challenges.
Take a few weeks to invest in yourself—the most rewarding journey you’ll ever embark on—to gain a deeper understanding of who you are.
Together, we can uncover any unhelpful patterns and pave the way for meaningful change. I’m committed to fostering a warm, welcoming environment where you feel fully accepted and free to be your true self, without being afraid of judgment. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and authentic, always showing up genuinely to guide you through life’s challenges.
Hello I’m Claire.
Having worked with children and parents over many years I know what it’s like to be worried and concerned for your child. Perhaps you are witnessing your child upset, lacking self esteem or worried about going to school? Possibly your teenager is withdrawn and self-harming? Or perhaps your child is neurodivergent or questioning their identity and struggling to find where they fit in the world?
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, offering a safe supportive space for children and adolescents to navigate emotional challenges. I provide evidence based care tailored to your child's mental health.
Hello I’m Claire.
Having worked with children and parents over many years I know what it’s like to be worried and concerned for your child. Perhaps you are witnessing your child upset, lacking self esteem or worried about going to school? Possibly your teenager is withdrawn and self-harming? Or perhaps your child is neurodivergent or questioning their identity and struggling to find where they fit in the world?
I am a Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, offering a safe supportive space for children and adolescents to navigate emotional challenges. I provide evidence based care tailored to your child's mental health.
I am an accredited Integrative therapist and clinical supervisor supporting children, adolescents & adults, either face to face, by telephone, online or home visits. Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope or manage with everyday situations and find life a struggle. Many of us can feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to deal with these thoughts, feelings and our behaviour. You may be feeling anxious or low about life in general. There may be physical health symptoms that are causing you concern. I would like to help and support you through this difficult time.
I am an accredited Integrative therapist and clinical supervisor supporting children, adolescents & adults, either face to face, by telephone, online or home visits. Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope or manage with everyday situations and find life a struggle. Many of us can feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to deal with these thoughts, feelings and our behaviour. You may be feeling anxious or low about life in general. There may be physical health symptoms that are causing you concern. I would like to help and support you through this difficult time.
I am an integrative counsellor, my approach combines person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioural therapies, grounded in compassion-focused work.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are carrying the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense that something is not quite right. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet tired of managing alone. Therapy offers a space to pause, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to move forward with greater clarity.
I am an integrative counsellor, my approach combines person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive, and behavioural therapies, grounded in compassion-focused work.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are carrying the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense that something is not quite right. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet tired of managing alone. Therapy offers a space to pause, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to move forward with greater clarity.
Hello, I’m glad you’re here. I am a fully qualified BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Life can feel messy or heavy at times, and it can help to have a calm, steady space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s happening. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With a background in the performing arts, I also bring insight into the emotional demands of creative work, including responses around rejection, self-doubt, and the longing for validation.
Hello, I’m glad you’re here. I am a fully qualified BACP registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Life can feel messy or heavy at times, and it can help to have a calm, steady space to pause, reflect, and make sense of what’s happening. I offer a warm, down-to-earth, non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. With a background in the performing arts, I also bring insight into the emotional demands of creative work, including responses around rejection, self-doubt, and the longing for validation.
I work integratively, using psychodynamic therapy, ACT, CFT, and somatic approaches.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to make sense of difficult experiences on your own. You might be struggling with trauma, identity, relationships, or finding confidence in who you are. Perhaps you notice anxiety, low mood, or tension in your body that feels hard to shift. If you are someone wanting to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your story, and move towards a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally secure, I may be a good fit for you.
I work integratively, using psychodynamic therapy, ACT, CFT, and somatic approaches.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to make sense of difficult experiences on your own. You might be struggling with trauma, identity, relationships, or finding confidence in who you are. Perhaps you notice anxiety, low mood, or tension in your body that feels hard to shift. If you are someone wanting to understand yourself more deeply, make sense of your story, and move towards a life that feels more grounded, authentic, and emotionally secure, I may be a good fit for you.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP. My integrative approach to therapy not only reflects my ability to draw from different therapeutic modalities, but also my endeavour to support clients towards their own personal integration. I strive to help clients to meet, understand and accept within themselves the different and nuanced parts of themselves. I offer respect and empathy to my clients, whilst at the same time gently nudging them towards areas of self-exploration that they may otherwise struggle to look at on their own.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and registered member of the BACP. My integrative approach to therapy not only reflects my ability to draw from different therapeutic modalities, but also my endeavour to support clients towards their own personal integration. I strive to help clients to meet, understand and accept within themselves the different and nuanced parts of themselves. I offer respect and empathy to my clients, whilst at the same time gently nudging them towards areas of self-exploration that they may otherwise struggle to look at on their own.
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
If your searching for a Counsellor then I understand you have reached a point in your life when you are ready to look at issues that are having an impact on you. Maybe causing you day to day difficulties and stopping you being able to live your life the way you want to. It can be a frightening process when you decide to reach out for help to look at issues that are causing emotional distress. Counselling is an approach to help you gain an understanding of the issues affecting you and work towards making positive changes in your life. You have taken the first step in seeking help simply by searching for a counsellor.
I’m a mature and experienced therapist and qualified counselling supervisor. I have knowledge and experience of various types of therapy and work in an integrative way, which means I can tailor your therapy to suit you. At the heart of all my work is a person-centred ethos and my priority is to build a trusting, open and honest relationship which will enable you to feel truly heard and understood. This in itself can bring enormous comfort and relief and help you develop a better understanding of yourself; find choices; build belief in yourself and ultimately to enrich your relationships and enhance your life.
I’m a mature and experienced therapist and qualified counselling supervisor. I have knowledge and experience of various types of therapy and work in an integrative way, which means I can tailor your therapy to suit you. At the heart of all my work is a person-centred ethos and my priority is to build a trusting, open and honest relationship which will enable you to feel truly heard and understood. This in itself can bring enormous comfort and relief and help you develop a better understanding of yourself; find choices; build belief in yourself and ultimately to enrich your relationships and enhance your life.
My name is Mark Owen and I am a BACP and COSRT registered Counsellor with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. Since 2012 I have worked in a wide variety of therapeutic settings both private care and within the NHS including, general mental health services, Eating Disorders Clinic, Bereavement Counselling and a Sexual Health Clinic. There are many models of therapy and everyone responds differently to the various methods. Using an Integrative Model of therapy, which means I use a range of different models, allows me to design a more tailor made plan for you.
My name is Mark Owen and I am a BACP and COSRT registered Counsellor with a degree in Marriage and Family therapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. Since 2012 I have worked in a wide variety of therapeutic settings both private care and within the NHS including, general mental health services, Eating Disorders Clinic, Bereavement Counselling and a Sexual Health Clinic. There are many models of therapy and everyone responds differently to the various methods. Using an Integrative Model of therapy, which means I use a range of different models, allows me to design a more tailor made plan for you.
I am a qualified Person Centred counsellor, and am autistic, bringing my lived experience into my practice where I also use Gestalt, NLP, somatic experience therapy, geek therapy methodologies, and dream therapy. I offer a space where, in the time we work together, you will be the only thing that matters as my own experience has taught me that having someone to talk to that understands, would make a difference.
I am a qualified Person Centred counsellor, and am autistic, bringing my lived experience into my practice where I also use Gestalt, NLP, somatic experience therapy, geek therapy methodologies, and dream therapy. I offer a space where, in the time we work together, you will be the only thing that matters as my own experience has taught me that having someone to talk to that understands, would make a difference.
Life can be challenging do you feel you're not coping you may feel anxious, angry or low. You might be stuck in a circle of over thinking; I am here to help and ultimately offer a safe environment. I have also been where you are which has given me a deep understanding, I have trained in a broad spectrum of therapy's including psychodynamics, cognitive behaviour therapy and transactional analysis to name a few but to me everyone is an individual so I will tailor the therapy to YOUR needs if you feel that now is the time to take those steps towards a happier you, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Life can be challenging do you feel you're not coping you may feel anxious, angry or low. You might be stuck in a circle of over thinking; I am here to help and ultimately offer a safe environment. I have also been where you are which has given me a deep understanding, I have trained in a broad spectrum of therapy's including psychodynamics, cognitive behaviour therapy and transactional analysis to name a few but to me everyone is an individual so I will tailor the therapy to YOUR needs if you feel that now is the time to take those steps towards a happier you, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Art Psychotherapy.
From one human being to another, I am proud of you for seeking out support.
It's not easy to admit when we might need some help, or to actively seek it out. It's a really big step.
It's not unusual for people to look online for some time before making contact with anyone, or to make contact and then feel it's not the right time.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Take your time, you're in control of what happens next, so do things at your own pace.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Art Psychotherapy.
From one human being to another, I am proud of you for seeking out support.
It's not easy to admit when we might need some help, or to actively seek it out. It's a really big step.
It's not unusual for people to look online for some time before making contact with anyone, or to make contact and then feel it's not the right time.
Wherever you are in your journey, you are welcome here. Take your time, you're in control of what happens next, so do things at your own pace.
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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.