Psychodynamic Counselling in Chard
Warmly welcoming new enquiries - I promise a response within 24 hours. Hello, I'm Anna, a registered counsellor and member of the BACP. My focus in therapy is to provide a lifelong set of tools that supports emotional balance, self-understanding and helps you separate safe and toxic relationships. In therapy, I encourage a more compassionate inner narrative, using my mantra "Recognise the Inner Critic and balance this with the Inner Therapist", this allows my clients to have more self-acceptance, resilience and a healthy communication style. If you're looking for a compassionate therapist, I’m here to help.
Warmly welcoming new enquiries - I promise a response within 24 hours. Hello, I'm Anna, a registered counsellor and member of the BACP. My focus in therapy is to provide a lifelong set of tools that supports emotional balance, self-understanding and helps you separate safe and toxic relationships. In therapy, I encourage a more compassionate inner narrative, using my mantra "Recognise the Inner Critic and balance this with the Inner Therapist", this allows my clients to have more self-acceptance, resilience and a healthy communication style. If you're looking for a compassionate therapist, I’m here to help.
A big part of my work is with adults who have suffered adverse childhood experiences or childhood emotional neglect. If this is you and you feel that you are struggling to cope because you are still carrying around the childhood adaptations you used to protect yourself, traits such as people pleasing, being afraid to try, afraid to use your voice, perfectionism traits, not being able to take criticism to name but a few. I have seen people turn their lives around when they have addressed these issues so if this speaks to you please contact me for a consultation. Don't let your past ruin your future it doesn't have to be this way.
A big part of my work is with adults who have suffered adverse childhood experiences or childhood emotional neglect. If this is you and you feel that you are struggling to cope because you are still carrying around the childhood adaptations you used to protect yourself, traits such as people pleasing, being afraid to try, afraid to use your voice, perfectionism traits, not being able to take criticism to name but a few. I have seen people turn their lives around when they have addressed these issues so if this speaks to you please contact me for a consultation. Don't let your past ruin your future it doesn't have to be this way.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
When life feels overwhelming and hard, it's not because you are doing it wrong, but because it actually is hard!
I offer Nurturing Psychotherapy and Counselling to help you find your way forward. Combining Relational and Integrative, Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, with Behavioural Psychology, I can help bring deeper insight into what you are experiencing or what has happened in the past. I am based in Morecombelake in Dorset and work online too.
We can work together to understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, as you learn new ways of coping, which make life not only bearable, but enjoyable again.
I work particularly with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss; loss of belonging and cultural identity as well as loss through bereavement including childhood bereavement. Influenced by the work of Carl Jung and by the writings of Annie Dillard, John O'Donohue and Richard Rohr among others, I make room for the soulful and the creative in my work. A qualified psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am a member of UK Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKCP) and registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I have Diplomas in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling.
I work particularly with anxiety, depression, trauma and loss; loss of belonging and cultural identity as well as loss through bereavement including childhood bereavement. Influenced by the work of Carl Jung and by the writings of Annie Dillard, John O'Donohue and Richard Rohr among others, I make room for the soulful and the creative in my work. A qualified psychotherapist and psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am a member of UK Counsellors and Psychotherapists (UKCP) and registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I have Diplomas in Integrative Transpersonal Psychotherapy and Counselling.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist who works with you as an individual, to meet your specific needs. I keep my client numbers low in order to really get to know you and work to meet your needs. I use counselling skills, CBT, and solution focused therapy to help you to raise your awareness and achieve the goals and outcomes you want and need. Together we can make a plan and set goals to get you to where you want to be, with new insights and understanding. We can work at your pace, in bite sized chunks. I use worksheets and articles for you to explore relevant topics between sessions, to keep that motivation flowing.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist who works with you as an individual, to meet your specific needs. I keep my client numbers low in order to really get to know you and work to meet your needs. I use counselling skills, CBT, and solution focused therapy to help you to raise your awareness and achieve the goals and outcomes you want and need. Together we can make a plan and set goals to get you to where you want to be, with new insights and understanding. We can work at your pace, in bite sized chunks. I use worksheets and articles for you to explore relevant topics between sessions, to keep that motivation flowing.
I believe every person’s experience is valid and deserving of care. You might come to counselling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of why things feel heavy, or you may arrive wanting to gently explore past experiences, trauma, or long-held patterns that no longer serve you. You may have clear reasons for seeking support, or you may simply know that something doesn’t feel right and want a space to explore that without pressure or judgment. My role is to offer a safe, compassionate, and accepting space that adapts to what you need, where you are met as you are, at your own pace.
I believe every person’s experience is valid and deserving of care. You might come to counselling feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of why things feel heavy, or you may arrive wanting to gently explore past experiences, trauma, or long-held patterns that no longer serve you. You may have clear reasons for seeking support, or you may simply know that something doesn’t feel right and want a space to explore that without pressure or judgment. My role is to offer a safe, compassionate, and accepting space that adapts to what you need, where you are met as you are, at your own pace.
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I help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by difficult emotions, including anxiety, deep sadness and feeling lost. I am inspired to work with clients who have a history of trauma, have suffered bereavement, have problems in relationships, are struggling at work or are feeling overwhelmed with day to day life. The work I have supported clients with has enabled them to develop coping strategies, increase awareness, self-acceptance and the opportunities to make changes in their lives. With the support I offer, you can begin to feel and think about yourself more positively and with self compassion and self caring and confidence.
I help individuals who are feeling overwhelmed by difficult emotions, including anxiety, deep sadness and feeling lost. I am inspired to work with clients who have a history of trauma, have suffered bereavement, have problems in relationships, are struggling at work or are feeling overwhelmed with day to day life. The work I have supported clients with has enabled them to develop coping strategies, increase awareness, self-acceptance and the opportunities to make changes in their lives. With the support I offer, you can begin to feel and think about yourself more positively and with self compassion and self caring and confidence.
Since qualifying in 2016, I have specialised in supporting the LGBTQ+ community & women. Issues I have particular experience working with include anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, trauma, loss & bereavement, major life transitions, loss of identity, low self-esteem & low self-confidence, perfectionism, existential & spiritual exploration, expanded states of consciousness, relationship & family dynamics, navigating the menstrual cycle & coping with menstrual conditions, such as PMS & PMDD. I also have specialist experience of working with the LGBTQ+ community & issues such as gender dysphoria & internalised homophobia.
Since qualifying in 2016, I have specialised in supporting the LGBTQ+ community & women. Issues I have particular experience working with include anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, trauma, loss & bereavement, major life transitions, loss of identity, low self-esteem & low self-confidence, perfectionism, existential & spiritual exploration, expanded states of consciousness, relationship & family dynamics, navigating the menstrual cycle & coping with menstrual conditions, such as PMS & PMDD. I also have specialist experience of working with the LGBTQ+ community & issues such as gender dysphoria & internalised homophobia.
You may be experiencing anxiety or depression, facing significant life events such as bereavement, redundancy or divorce. You may want to explore relationship patterns that are keeping you unfulfilled or understand how your childhood affects your life now. Whatever it is I offer a safe and supportive space where we can explore what you are finding difficult. Your experience is unique to you and together we will increase awareness of your feelings and understanding of what your needs are to encourage healing, change and growth. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need support to help us navigate through the challenges we face.
You may be experiencing anxiety or depression, facing significant life events such as bereavement, redundancy or divorce. You may want to explore relationship patterns that are keeping you unfulfilled or understand how your childhood affects your life now. Whatever it is I offer a safe and supportive space where we can explore what you are finding difficult. Your experience is unique to you and together we will increase awareness of your feelings and understanding of what your needs are to encourage healing, change and growth. Life can be difficult and sometimes we need support to help us navigate through the challenges we face.
Hello and thank you for visiting Exmoor Counselling’s profile. Life can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming. This can be influenced by issues such as past/present experiences, relationship difficulties, general anxieties and worries, feelings of panic, low confidence and self-esteem, bereavement amongst other things. However, you may feel embarrassed, unable, or unwilling to share your worries with friends or family. Exmoor Counselling can provide support, confidentiality, and non-judgmental understanding.
Hello and thank you for visiting Exmoor Counselling’s profile. Life can be stressful, challenging, and overwhelming. This can be influenced by issues such as past/present experiences, relationship difficulties, general anxieties and worries, feelings of panic, low confidence and self-esteem, bereavement amongst other things. However, you may feel embarrassed, unable, or unwilling to share your worries with friends or family. Exmoor Counselling can provide support, confidentiality, and non-judgmental understanding.
Therapy can be a transformative time. Developed through a strong, honest working relationship with the therapist it can lead to significant healing, insight within ourselves & our lives. For me the human connection is important, looking at patterns, growing in awareness & feeling safe to practice new ways of being: finding space for emotions, new perspectives & making sense of our story.
We often begin with how you are doing in an overview & if there are some changes to be made there. Then we move into what might be the roots of what you're carrying or experiencing. Our work goes at your pace & is a collaboration.
Therapy can be a transformative time. Developed through a strong, honest working relationship with the therapist it can lead to significant healing, insight within ourselves & our lives. For me the human connection is important, looking at patterns, growing in awareness & feeling safe to practice new ways of being: finding space for emotions, new perspectives & making sense of our story.
We often begin with how you are doing in an overview & if there are some changes to be made there. Then we move into what might be the roots of what you're carrying or experiencing. Our work goes at your pace & is a collaboration.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
The struggles you face today often have roots you can’t see- but therapy can help you understand them. Perhaps, it looks like you’re coping, yet inside you may feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. You might notice old ways of coping no longer work, emotions that come out of nowhere, or a sense that you just don’t fit in. I offer a warm, supportive, inclusive space where you can slow down, explore your experiences, and make sense of what feels confusing or painful. I work integratively using Transactional Analysis, a talking therapy that can help you see how past experiences shape your present patterns.
I will support and empower you to be more fulfilled, have happier and healthier relationships, and the pleasure you desire – whatever that looks like for you.
As a Relationship Therapist I’ll help you break damaging patterns, rebuild trust and reconnect — whether that’s communicating more positively, navigating conflict, rekindling intimacy, or exploring non-monogamy.
If sex is a struggle, a source of shame, or perhaps missing from your life, I’ll offer you a safe space to talk openly about what many find hard to talk about. Whether it’s painful sex, lack of desire, performance worries, exploring kink, or discovering your desires.
I will support and empower you to be more fulfilled, have happier and healthier relationships, and the pleasure you desire – whatever that looks like for you.
As a Relationship Therapist I’ll help you break damaging patterns, rebuild trust and reconnect — whether that’s communicating more positively, navigating conflict, rekindling intimacy, or exploring non-monogamy.
If sex is a struggle, a source of shame, or perhaps missing from your life, I’ll offer you a safe space to talk openly about what many find hard to talk about. Whether it’s painful sex, lack of desire, performance worries, exploring kink, or discovering your desires.
My psychotherapeutic counselling practice draws upon several humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused approaches incorporating the very best techniques including creative ways of working to best fit your needs.
I offer a safe space to explore and work with your concerns. I am experienced in working with anxiety, bereavement, chronic health conditions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, abuse and trauma. My approach is to build on your strengths and what is working well for you, and looking forward as well as reflecting on and making sense of the past.
My psychotherapeutic counselling practice draws upon several humanistic, psychodynamic and solution focused approaches incorporating the very best techniques including creative ways of working to best fit your needs.
I offer a safe space to explore and work with your concerns. I am experienced in working with anxiety, bereavement, chronic health conditions, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, abuse and trauma. My approach is to build on your strengths and what is working well for you, and looking forward as well as reflecting on and making sense of the past.
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor.
Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within.
When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
Hi, my name is Natasha, and I’m an Intuitive Counsellor.
Intuitive counselling is a gentle yet profound process of understanding the difference between the conditioned mind and our intuitive self. The more we practice presence, the more we strengthen our ability to listen within.
When we begin to observe how the mind becomes cluttered with thoughts from the past or worries about the future, we create space to return to the present moment — where clarity and truth naturally arise. From this awareness, we can start to recognise and release the beliefs and behaviours that no longer serve us.
There is a quiet, persistent knowing when a life has become a series of inherited patterns or a cycle of 'penance' that no longer serves. Perhaps traditional paths have felt too rigid, leaving the deeper, soulful layers of your experience untouched. My work is for those seeking to move beyond the surface—those who are ready to un-weave the burdens of the past and reclaim a sense of vital, lived belonging. We look for the light that remains intact beneath the struggle, moving toward a life that feels authentic, expansive, and truly your own
There is a quiet, persistent knowing when a life has become a series of inherited patterns or a cycle of 'penance' that no longer serves. Perhaps traditional paths have felt too rigid, leaving the deeper, soulful layers of your experience untouched. My work is for those seeking to move beyond the surface—those who are ready to un-weave the burdens of the past and reclaim a sense of vital, lived belonging. We look for the light that remains intact beneath the struggle, moving toward a life that feels authentic, expansive, and truly your own
The most commonly used intervention in my work with clients involves addressing the wounded inner child for which I use various therapeutic techniques drawn from CBT, Psychodynamic, Person Centred and Creative therapy.
Are there times when you feel worried, lonely, angry, stressed, overwhelmed, vulnerable or you feel trapped and unsure of your direction? As a qualified integrative counsellor, I will help you to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and concerns. I provide support, understanding and a safe space for exploration in a non-judgmental, empathic, secure, warm and compassionate setting where individuals can confidentially engage in the exploration of past experiences, present challenges and life transitions. On the principles of trust, confidentiality and collaboration, I will endeavour to help you unlock your inner potential.
The most commonly used intervention in my work with clients involves addressing the wounded inner child for which I use various therapeutic techniques drawn from CBT, Psychodynamic, Person Centred and Creative therapy.
Are there times when you feel worried, lonely, angry, stressed, overwhelmed, vulnerable or you feel trapped and unsure of your direction? As a qualified integrative counsellor, I will help you to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and concerns. I provide support, understanding and a safe space for exploration in a non-judgmental, empathic, secure, warm and compassionate setting where individuals can confidentially engage in the exploration of past experiences, present challenges and life transitions. On the principles of trust, confidentiality and collaboration, I will endeavour to help you unlock your inner potential.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in confidence or just stuck and you don't know how to move forward, you're not alone. Maybe you're wondering if therapy is right for you? As a compassionate and intuitive therapist, I provide a space where you can unravel your thoughts, process your emotions, and rediscover your inner strength.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, relationship challenges or major life transitions, I tailor my approach to you. Together we'll explore what is holding you back and work towards meaningful change.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in confidence or just stuck and you don't know how to move forward, you're not alone. Maybe you're wondering if therapy is right for you? As a compassionate and intuitive therapist, I provide a space where you can unravel your thoughts, process your emotions, and rediscover your inner strength.
Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self esteem, relationship challenges or major life transitions, I tailor my approach to you. Together we'll explore what is holding you back and work towards meaningful change.
I bring together Gestalt, Psychodynamic and Existential therapeutic approaches to support you through the difficulties you are facing.
I offer a secure, judgement-free space where you can explore any difficulty you may be experiencing. I will listen, challenge limiting beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place. I will work with you to help you feel understood and more at ease in your life.
I bring together Gestalt, Psychodynamic and Existential therapeutic approaches to support you through the difficulties you are facing.
I offer a secure, judgement-free space where you can explore any difficulty you may be experiencing. I will listen, challenge limiting beliefs and encourage fresh perspectives. This approach builds on the momentum that brought you to therapy in the first place. I will work with you to help you feel understood and more at ease in your life.
My own journey to becoming a therapist began with the need to make sense of my own situations and self. The beliefs I had about myself and the world as I saw it, and the beliefs I had about how the world saw me.
I bring lived experience of managing mental challenges and addictions. I understand that our unique life experiences shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world and one another.
Amazing things unfold when humans, together, face the problems of living with openness and kindness and without pressure to perform. This is the essence of therapy.
My own journey to becoming a therapist began with the need to make sense of my own situations and self. The beliefs I had about myself and the world as I saw it, and the beliefs I had about how the world saw me.
I bring lived experience of managing mental challenges and addictions. I understand that our unique life experiences shape how we think, feel, and relate to the world and one another.
Amazing things unfold when humans, together, face the problems of living with openness and kindness and without pressure to perform. This is the essence of therapy.
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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.