Psychoanalytic Counselling in Cambridge

I am an individual psychoanalytic psychotherapist and group psychoanalyst working with individuals and groups in private practice.
My approach is to offer a containing, confidential, safe space to help clients gain an understanding of some of the issues they face, and to work through and process any associated feelings and thoughts.
I am an individual psychoanalytic psychotherapist and group psychoanalyst working with individuals and groups in private practice.
My approach is to offer a containing, confidential, safe space to help clients gain an understanding of some of the issues they face, and to work through and process any associated feelings and thoughts.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can help you make lasting changes to your relationships and emotional well-being.
I work with both individuals and couples. I trained at the British Psychotherapy Foundation and the Tavistock Clinic, both leading centres for psychoanalytic psychotherapy in the UK. I also trained with Relate. I am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and bound by its ethical code which places the well being of the patient as paramount.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy can help you make lasting changes to your relationships and emotional well-being.
I work with both individuals and couples. I trained at the British Psychotherapy Foundation and the Tavistock Clinic, both leading centres for psychoanalytic psychotherapy in the UK. I also trained with Relate. I am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council and bound by its ethical code which places the well being of the patient as paramount.

I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy in person in Cambridge and online.
I've particular experience working with people seeking to deepen their creative live, or to explore their spirituality, and people in the LGBT+ community. Some of my work involves thinking about processes in organisations, which can be particularly helpful to people processing difficult work / organisational situations.
I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy in person in Cambridge and online.
I've particular experience working with people seeking to deepen their creative live, or to explore their spirituality, and people in the LGBT+ community. Some of my work involves thinking about processes in organisations, which can be particularly helpful to people processing difficult work / organisational situations.

My approach is informed by literature, Buddhist philosophy, the natural world and psychoanalytic theory.
I trained at the Philadelphia Association in Hampstead and continue to be influenced by its ethos and values: in practical terms, this means that I aim always to attend to the person I am working with, rather than seeing them as a collection of symptoms and diagnoses.
My approach is informed by literature, Buddhist philosophy, the natural world and psychoanalytic theory.
I trained at the Philadelphia Association in Hampstead and continue to be influenced by its ethos and values: in practical terms, this means that I aim always to attend to the person I am working with, rather than seeing them as a collection of symptoms and diagnoses.

Underpinning psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a vast body of work that began with Freud, but the theory doesn't have an overt presence in the room. Psychotherapy in practice is more a process of discovery for both therapist and client. It can be challenging, exciting, frightening – even funny – as we both try to better understand the circumstances and patterns that have brought you to therapy.
I offer an initial session for £40, which of course holds no obligation to continue.
Underpinning psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a vast body of work that began with Freud, but the theory doesn't have an overt presence in the room. Psychotherapy in practice is more a process of discovery for both therapist and client. It can be challenging, exciting, frightening – even funny – as we both try to better understand the circumstances and patterns that have brought you to therapy.
I offer an initial session for £40, which of course holds no obligation to continue.

I work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and a neuropsychoanalyst, which means we look together at how your past experiences continue to shape your present experiences and the choices you make.
We all might experience difficult times in life; feeling complicated feelings and struggling to understand what is going on for you and why is a normal occurrence. Using my knowledge and extensive experience as a psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your issues and reflect on your situation. A greater understanding of your internal world will enable you to gain insight into how you operate and understand yourself better. The therapeutic process will enable you to change your life and your relationships. I offer a safe space to faciliate the delicate journey of exploring.
I work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and a neuropsychoanalyst, which means we look together at how your past experiences continue to shape your present experiences and the choices you make.
We all might experience difficult times in life; feeling complicated feelings and struggling to understand what is going on for you and why is a normal occurrence. Using my knowledge and extensive experience as a psychotherapist I provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space to explore your issues and reflect on your situation. A greater understanding of your internal world will enable you to gain insight into how you operate and understand yourself better. The therapeutic process will enable you to change your life and your relationships. I offer a safe space to faciliate the delicate journey of exploring.

Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
I am a psychoanalyst and psychoanalytic psychotherapist practising in London on Wednesdays and from my home in Royston the rest of the week. My goal is to provide you with a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space in which you can open up and talk freely about what's on your mind. I offer sessions face to face or online, in English and French.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy aims to go deep into your emotions, understanding how your early life has formed strategies that might contribute to unhelpful patterns in adulthood with the aim of gradually removing distress, helping you to live a fuller life.
I am a psychoanalyst and psychoanalytic psychotherapist practising in London on Wednesdays and from my home in Royston the rest of the week. My goal is to provide you with a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space in which you can open up and talk freely about what's on your mind. I offer sessions face to face or online, in English and French.

Μy main approach is the Psychoanalytic one.
Welcome! I am Sofia, a fully qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults and children. I am a Registered member of the BACP and a BPC Scholar. I am also a BPS Accredited Psychologist. I am originally from Greece that lived also in Portugal for a while and I now live in the UK. Wherever I have lived, I have always experienced a profound commonality between people. The fact that none of us is immune to emotional pain. And that it is never easy to bear that pain alone. The traumatic experiences, the anxiety, the intense emotions or grief. Sharing the burden of these experiences can make a difference.
Μy main approach is the Psychoanalytic one.
Welcome! I am Sofia, a fully qualified Psychodynamic Counsellor & Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults and children. I am a Registered member of the BACP and a BPC Scholar. I am also a BPS Accredited Psychologist. I am originally from Greece that lived also in Portugal for a while and I now live in the UK. Wherever I have lived, I have always experienced a profound commonality between people. The fact that none of us is immune to emotional pain. And that it is never easy to bear that pain alone. The traumatic experiences, the anxiety, the intense emotions or grief. Sharing the burden of these experiences can make a difference.

Anxiety Disorder And Low Self-Esteem Recovery - Amanda Morgan
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I specialise in supporting adults (18+) to recover from anxiety disorders, predominantly using CBT, with ERP for OCD, and EMDR for traumas/phobias (e.g. panic disorder/panic attacks, agoraphobia, emetophobia and other phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety, OCD, etc.), childhood trauma and low self-esteem/lack of confidence using recovery focused psychotherapy, including inner child rescue work and EMDR for trauma. I am so passionate about this work as a result of my own experience of recovery.
I specialise in supporting adults (18+) to recover from anxiety disorders, predominantly using CBT, with ERP for OCD, and EMDR for traumas/phobias (e.g. panic disorder/panic attacks, agoraphobia, emetophobia and other phobias, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, health anxiety, OCD, etc.), childhood trauma and low self-esteem/lack of confidence using recovery focused psychotherapy, including inner child rescue work and EMDR for trauma. I am so passionate about this work as a result of my own experience of recovery.

I work psychoanalytically which involves paying particular attention to the words spoken and can reveal the unconscious processes that drive us. Each individual has their own unique response to their own upbringing and life’s circumstances.
Life may seem overwhelming and out of control following a recent event or trauma. Talking to someone and being fully listened to, without being judged, can be the start of a process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic experiences.
I work psychoanalytically which involves paying particular attention to the words spoken and can reveal the unconscious processes that drive us. Each individual has their own unique response to their own upbringing and life’s circumstances.
Life may seem overwhelming and out of control following a recent event or trauma. Talking to someone and being fully listened to, without being judged, can be the start of a process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic experiences.

I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
I hope you love yourself enough to recognise the things you don’t like about your life and I hope you find the courage to change them.
Meet Our Psychoanalytic Counsellors

A Dramatherapist, wellbeing specialist and clinical supervisor.
I work with you to create a confidential space for you to explore what is difficult.
A Dramatherapist, wellbeing specialist and clinical supervisor.
I work with you to create a confidential space for you to explore what is difficult.

When you are overwhelmed with challenges in life, feel stuck, or deal with mental health issues, devastating loss or trauma, it is helpful to talk with someone who can guide and support you. Counselling can help you sort through the things in your life that are important to you. When you feel understood and cared for, hopelessness leaves the room. You can then grow in courage to walk your journey without being alone.
When you are overwhelmed with challenges in life, feel stuck, or deal with mental health issues, devastating loss or trauma, it is helpful to talk with someone who can guide and support you. Counselling can help you sort through the things in your life that are important to you. When you feel understood and cared for, hopelessness leaves the room. You can then grow in courage to walk your journey without being alone.

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You’re not alone. Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on. Maybe traditional talk therapy feels intimidating, or words just don’t feel enough. You want to feel heard, understood, and supported in a way that truly works for you—without pressure or judgment. My goal is to help you process emotions, build resilience, and find clarity using methods that feel safe and comfortable for you. Therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected?
You’re not alone. Whether you’re struggling with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, or BPD, or other difficulties you might find it hard to express what’s really going on. Maybe traditional talk therapy feels intimidating, or words just don’t feel enough. You want to feel heard, understood, and supported in a way that truly works for you—without pressure or judgment. My goal is to help you process emotions, build resilience, and find clarity using methods that feel safe and comfortable for you. Therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around.

I am a highly skilled psychotherapist and supervisor with over 10 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing, working across charity organisations, the NHS, private sector services, higher education and my own private practice. I have supported adults of all ages from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate a wide range of life challenges and difficulties.
I am trained to a master’s level in psychotherapy and hold postgraduate diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (SFCBT) and PTSD management.
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am a highly skilled psychotherapist and supervisor with over 10 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing, working across charity organisations, the NHS, private sector services, higher education and my own private practice. I have supported adults of all ages from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate a wide range of life challenges and difficulties.
I am trained to a master’s level in psychotherapy and hold postgraduate diplomas in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (SFCBT) and PTSD management.
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.

I work with infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and their parents. My expertise lies in parent-child relationships, anxiety in early childhood and adolescence, ASD and trauma. I believe that both the parent and the child are integral to the therapeutic process. Sometimes the parent will be present in the therapy room, and at other times, the child and the parent will attend separately. The medium of therapy with the child depends on their age; for younger children, therapy involves play and play-based activities, gradually transitioning to a more conversational approach as they grow older.
I work with infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and their parents. My expertise lies in parent-child relationships, anxiety in early childhood and adolescence, ASD and trauma. I believe that both the parent and the child are integral to the therapeutic process. Sometimes the parent will be present in the therapy room, and at other times, the child and the parent will attend separately. The medium of therapy with the child depends on their age; for younger children, therapy involves play and play-based activities, gradually transitioning to a more conversational approach as they grow older.

As a Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience I draw primarily on Humanistic and Psychoanalytical theories. My experience working with a diverse client group, has provided me with a vast experience of different presenting issues. For the past 8 years I have been a staff counsellor for Cambridge University seeing clients including academics and researchers.
As a Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience I draw primarily on Humanistic and Psychoanalytical theories. My experience working with a diverse client group, has provided me with a vast experience of different presenting issues. For the past 8 years I have been a staff counsellor for Cambridge University seeing clients including academics and researchers.

I am a Lacanian psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 25 years of experience. I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee. After my training in medicine (Oxford, Cambridge) I worked in London and at the American Hospital of Paris. To specialize, I trained in psychiatry and psychoanalysis (with Jacques Lacan at the École Freudienne) in Paris. For many years I was a Consultant Psychiatrist at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Paris. For the last twenty years I have worked as a specialised psychotherapist. Do take a look at my website.
I am a Lacanian psychotherapist and psychoanalyst with 25 years of experience. I treat eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and obesity, and addictions such as to nicotine, cannabis, gambling, sex, chocolate, tea and coffee. After my training in medicine (Oxford, Cambridge) I worked in London and at the American Hospital of Paris. To specialize, I trained in psychiatry and psychoanalysis (with Jacques Lacan at the École Freudienne) in Paris. For many years I was a Consultant Psychiatrist at Saint Anne’s Hospital in Paris. For the last twenty years I have worked as a specialised psychotherapist. Do take a look at my website.
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Psychoanalytic Counsellors
Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.