Psychodynamic Counselling in Bovingdon
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
My integrative approach draws on psychodynamic, Gestalt and relational models, shaped by the therapeutic relationship and creative processes.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
My integrative approach draws on psychodynamic, Gestalt and relational models, shaped by the therapeutic relationship and creative processes.
Something feels harder than it should and you might not even have the words for it yet. Maybe you're overwhelmed, anxious, or carrying grief you can't quite name. Perhaps becoming a parent has brought unexpected emotions to the surface. Or you're in the middle of a life transition that's left you feeling lost.
I offer warm, relational psychotherapy tailored entirely to you, a space to slow down, make sense of what's happening and feel less alone with it.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
Do you find yourself prioritising the external world and the needs of those around you? Perhaps you feel different to others or misunderstood in relationships? It may be you experience self-doubt, negative thinking or notice yourself repeating patterns that impact your relationships. Whatever is going on for you working together, relationally we can begin to explore ‘YOU’, focus on raising your awareness & understanding of the way you experience yourself, to identify your goals for therapy, to be open to learning new ways of being. Therapy is a commitment between client & therapist, to be open to wanting things to be different.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
I am a person-centred Counsellor and a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). There are times in life when people can experience unmanageable or emotionally overwhelming feelings and behaviours or maybe a trauma that may persist even if there is support from friends and loved ones. I encourage my clients to fully explore their experiences and help them accept who they are and what is out of their personal control, so they can better understand their current situation and improve their lives.
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Anxious and overwhelming thoughts keeping you up at night? Do difficult events from the past ripple into how you relate to the people around you today-showing up as mistrust, people-pleasing or a constant sense of being on edge? You don't have to carry this alone. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgemental space to gently explore the difficulties that still echo in your current life. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and holistic: we go at your pace, honouring what you've survived while building the insight and tools to move forward. Beyond symptom relief, this work opens a door to deeper self-discovery.
Anxious and overwhelming thoughts keeping you up at night? Do difficult events from the past ripple into how you relate to the people around you today-showing up as mistrust, people-pleasing or a constant sense of being on edge? You don't have to carry this alone. Therapy can provide a safe, non-judgemental space to gently explore the difficulties that still echo in your current life. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and holistic: we go at your pace, honouring what you've survived while building the insight and tools to move forward. Beyond symptom relief, this work opens a door to deeper self-discovery.
I have training and expertise in a variety of therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
I have training and expertise in a variety of therapies, such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
I am a licensed, HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 17 years of experience as a mental health professional and researcher in the UK and Greece. I have experience working with adults, children and adolescents as well as families in treatment centers, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities as well as private practices. As a psychologist I use an Eclectic / Integrative approach, which means I adapt my approach, treatment and techniques to each individual’s difficulties, needs and what they want from therapy. I don’t believe that “one size fits all”, so I adapt my approach to each individual.
I am a licensed, HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 17 years of experience as a mental health professional and researcher in the UK and Greece. I have experience working with adults, children and adolescents as well as families in treatment centers, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities as well as private practices. As a psychologist I use an Eclectic / Integrative approach, which means I adapt my approach, treatment and techniques to each individual’s difficulties, needs and what they want from therapy. I don’t believe that “one size fits all”, so I adapt my approach to each individual.
Sessions are individually tailored, drawing on psychodynamic insight, relapse-prevention strategies, and, where helpful, art psychotherapy techniques.
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, behavioural addictions, pornography use, or compulsive sexual behaviours that feel increasingly hard to control?
I’m Talid Khan, with over a decade of clinical experience, and one of the few clinicians in the UK accredited as an Addiction Therapist, qualified Sex Addiction Therapist, and HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist. Formerly a Senior Psychotherapist at the Priory Hospital Roehampton, with NHS experience, I provide discreet specialist psychotherapy in Harley Street, St Paul’s, and via secure online sessions across the UK and internationally.
Sessions are individually tailored, drawing on psychodynamic insight, relapse-prevention strategies, and, where helpful, art psychotherapy techniques.
Are you struggling with alcohol or substance use, behavioural addictions, pornography use, or compulsive sexual behaviours that feel increasingly hard to control?
I’m Talid Khan, with over a decade of clinical experience, and one of the few clinicians in the UK accredited as an Addiction Therapist, qualified Sex Addiction Therapist, and HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist. Formerly a Senior Psychotherapist at the Priory Hospital Roehampton, with NHS experience, I provide discreet specialist psychotherapy in Harley Street, St Paul’s, and via secure online sessions across the UK and internationally.
Specializing in psychodynamic therapy, I offer a space to examine the root causes of distress rather than just managing symptoms.
I help people deal with anxiety or depression by looking at how past events and relationships have an effect on the present. You may be able to point to a specific reason for why you want to start counselling, or you may have a sense that things do not feel right without being able to put your finger on why. This feeling could have developed recently, or may have been with you a long time, it may come and go, or it may feel as if it never ends. Making the decision to start counselling can elicit feelings from fear to excitement, from anxiety to relief, and may even be all of those things at the same time.
Specializing in psychodynamic therapy, I offer a space to examine the root causes of distress rather than just managing symptoms.
I help people deal with anxiety or depression by looking at how past events and relationships have an effect on the present. You may be able to point to a specific reason for why you want to start counselling, or you may have a sense that things do not feel right without being able to put your finger on why. This feeling could have developed recently, or may have been with you a long time, it may come and go, or it may feel as if it never ends. Making the decision to start counselling can elicit feelings from fear to excitement, from anxiety to relief, and may even be all of those things at the same time.
A happy relationship is core to your well-being and success in other areas of your life and this is why I am passionate about working with couples, helping you to communicate better so that you feel seen and heard, which can improve your emotional and physical connection. I also work with individuals who may want to have therapy in the context of their relationship. These are the areas that I can help you with: infidelity, attachment styles, cultural differences, polyamory, sexual and emotional intimacy, exploring if this relationship is right for you and navigating through separation/divorce and co-parenting.
A happy relationship is core to your well-being and success in other areas of your life and this is why I am passionate about working with couples, helping you to communicate better so that you feel seen and heard, which can improve your emotional and physical connection. I also work with individuals who may want to have therapy in the context of their relationship. These are the areas that I can help you with: infidelity, attachment styles, cultural differences, polyamory, sexual and emotional intimacy, exploring if this relationship is right for you and navigating through separation/divorce and co-parenting.
My practice is rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is where healing begins, offering a space to explore how we relate to others: a kind of dress-rehearsal for life outside the therapy room. I also bring an existential perspective, welcoming questions around purpose, belonging, and mortality.
My practice is rooted in the belief that the therapeutic relationship itself is where healing begins, offering a space to explore how we relate to others: a kind of dress-rehearsal for life outside the therapy room. I also bring an existential perspective, welcoming questions around purpose, belonging, and mortality.
I work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspective, exploring how early experiences and unconscious processes influence current feelings, thoughts, and relationships.
I am an Accredited MBACP counsellor and psychotherapist and BPF offering individual, couple therapy and online therapy in Exeter and Bristol. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore challenges that may feel confusing, painful, or difficult to put into words. I have extensive experience working with identity and relationship issues, cultural transitions, and the complexities of intercultural or multicultural partnerships, as well as with trauma, eating disorders, domestic violence, and mood disorders.
I work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic perspective, exploring how early experiences and unconscious processes influence current feelings, thoughts, and relationships.
I am an Accredited MBACP counsellor and psychotherapist and BPF offering individual, couple therapy and online therapy in Exeter and Bristol. I provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space to explore challenges that may feel confusing, painful, or difficult to put into words. I have extensive experience working with identity and relationship issues, cultural transitions, and the complexities of intercultural or multicultural partnerships, as well as with trauma, eating disorders, domestic violence, and mood disorders.
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and an Adult Psychotherapist and am fully accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work with children and young people, parents and families with often complex presentations (see list) offer assessments and ongoing short and long term work. I am trained in the ADOS 2 assessment tool for Autistic Spectrum Disorder and work with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and OCD. I work with couples and families also and I am trained in MBT-A/F forms of therapy .
I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and an Adult Psychotherapist and am fully accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapists and the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work with children and young people, parents and families with often complex presentations (see list) offer assessments and ongoing short and long term work. I am trained in the ADOS 2 assessment tool for Autistic Spectrum Disorder and work with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loss and OCD. I work with couples and families also and I am trained in MBT-A/F forms of therapy .
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
I am an integrative counsellor working with both the ‘here and now’ (presenting issues) and looking at patterns formed from past experiences (a psychodynamic approach).
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
I am an integrative counsellor working with both the ‘here and now’ (presenting issues) and looking at patterns formed from past experiences (a psychodynamic approach).
It can be difficult to talk about what is worrying you, and you might not even be able to explain all of your feelings. I provide a safe, confidential, non-judgemental and empathetic space for you to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions that make you unique. I believe that you will have your own solutions, so I do not offer advice but will work with you for you to gain an insight into yourself, increasing self-awareness, developing greater inner strength and furthering personal growth and development. This, in turn, supports with anxiety, depression and other issues.
You might be someone who thinks and feels deeply—and often finds the world overwhelming or like it wasn’t built with you in mind. You may have spent years masking, pushing through, or wondering why life seems harder than it should. Maybe you've been told you're too sensitive—or you’ve just never quite felt like you fit in. You carry a lot, even if no one sees it.
What you want might be simple: to stop holding it all in. To speak freely, feel understood, and not have to pretend. A place where your pain is taken seriously—and where you don’t have to go through it alone.
You might be someone who thinks and feels deeply—and often finds the world overwhelming or like it wasn’t built with you in mind. You may have spent years masking, pushing through, or wondering why life seems harder than it should. Maybe you've been told you're too sensitive—or you’ve just never quite felt like you fit in. You carry a lot, even if no one sees it.
What you want might be simple: to stop holding it all in. To speak freely, feel understood, and not have to pretend. A place where your pain is taken seriously—and where you don’t have to go through it alone.
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
If you are reading this, you have already begun the process of finding a therapist and I understand that this is a courageous step. A step towards change and commitment to yourself. Maybe you are wanting to understand yourself better? Looking for an opportunity to have a deeper knowledge of yourself and your behaviour? You might want more satisfaction in your career or be struggling with a personal or business relationship? Experiencing a loss? Recent diagnosis of life limiting illness? Or seeking a professional relationship with someone that will allow space for talking about your problems/challenges and explore these experiences?
Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers something distinct, within a unique relationship: a space to think, feel, and reflect together — to explore what may be shaping your experience, including what lies outside awareness.
What brings people to psychotherapy is as varied and individual as the people who come. Some have specific concerns, such as anxiety, depression or low mood. Others are navigating significant life events, for example, parenthood, bereavement, illness, caring responsibilities, or divorce. Some want to understand themselves better and find a meaningful narrative for their lives and relationships. Others have noticed repetitions or patterns in their relationships with others, and perhaps with themselves. For some, the reasons for coming are not yet clear, but there is a sense that something warrants exploration or attention.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers something distinct, within a unique relationship: a space to think, feel, and reflect together — to explore what may be shaping your experience, including what lies outside awareness.
What brings people to psychotherapy is as varied and individual as the people who come. Some have specific concerns, such as anxiety, depression or low mood. Others are navigating significant life events, for example, parenthood, bereavement, illness, caring responsibilities, or divorce. Some want to understand themselves better and find a meaningful narrative for their lives and relationships. Others have noticed repetitions or patterns in their relationships with others, and perhaps with themselves. For some, the reasons for coming are not yet clear, but there is a sense that something warrants exploration or attention.
I hold an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
As a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where I can help you gain insight into the less conscious aspects of your thinking, behaviour and feelings. I can offer brief focused counselling where we can address a current situation, as well as longer term psychotherapy where we can work together to disentangle deeper rooted difficulties which may have built up over time as a result of your earliest experiences.
I hold an MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
As a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where I can help you gain insight into the less conscious aspects of your thinking, behaviour and feelings. I can offer brief focused counselling where we can address a current situation, as well as longer term psychotherapy where we can work together to disentangle deeper rooted difficulties which may have built up over time as a result of your earliest experiences.
I am a psychodynamic Counsellor and a Play and Creative Arts Therapist, including AutPlay (play therapy for neurodivergent children and their families).
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, especially around school, or navigating the complexities of neurodiversity? Whether you're dealing with a recent diagnosis, waiting for one, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help. I offer a compassionate, creative therapeutic approach tailored to children, young people, and adults. Together, we can explore emotions and challenges in a safe, supportive space, using play, creative arts, or talking therapies to find the best path forward.
I am a psychodynamic Counsellor and a Play and Creative Arts Therapist, including AutPlay (play therapy for neurodivergent children and their families).
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, especially around school, or navigating the complexities of neurodiversity? Whether you're dealing with a recent diagnosis, waiting for one, or simply feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help. I offer a compassionate, creative therapeutic approach tailored to children, young people, and adults. Together, we can explore emotions and challenges in a safe, supportive space, using play, creative arts, or talking therapies to find the best path forward.
Nearby Psychodynamic Counsellors Searches for Bovingdon
- Amersham
- Berkhamsted
- Bricket Wood
- Chesham
- Chorleywood
- Kings Langley
- London Colney
- Radlett
- Redbourn
- Rickmansworth
- St Albans
- Watford
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.