Psychodynamic Counselling in Chessington
I am a qualified and registered Integrative Counsellor with many years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, adolescent issues, trauma, anger management, relationship problems and much more. I offer solution focused short-term counselling or long-term open ended psychotherapy. I work in a supportive, caring and non-judgemental manner and offer a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I am a qualified and registered Integrative Counsellor with many years experience working with those suffering from anxiety, depression, stress, adolescent issues, trauma, anger management, relationship problems and much more. I offer solution focused short-term counselling or long-term open ended psychotherapy. I work in a supportive, caring and non-judgemental manner and offer a safe space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings.
You may be looking at this website because something has got out of hand, it isn’t quite right, you may be feeling overwhelmed, a bit stressed or anxious and experiencing feelings of being unable to cope. Perhaps your doctor, friend or another health therapist has suggested you consider talking through your dilemma to help seek clarity to see your situation from a different perspective. If this sounds like you then you have come to the right place and I may be able to help you gain understanding of your situation. The symptoms you are experiencing are simply a sign something is wrong. Through collaboration I can help you.
You may be looking at this website because something has got out of hand, it isn’t quite right, you may be feeling overwhelmed, a bit stressed or anxious and experiencing feelings of being unable to cope. Perhaps your doctor, friend or another health therapist has suggested you consider talking through your dilemma to help seek clarity to see your situation from a different perspective. If this sounds like you then you have come to the right place and I may be able to help you gain understanding of your situation. The symptoms you are experiencing are simply a sign something is wrong. Through collaboration I can help you.
My integrative, relational approach draws on humanistic, psychodynamic and existential ideas.
My clients are adults and teens who want to understand themselves more deeply. You might be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or burnt out, struggling in relationships or at work, or carrying the impact of difficult past experiences. Some are exploring possible neurodivergence or adjusting to an ADHD or autism diagnosis. Together we slow things down, make sense of patterns in your life, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others so you can move forward with more clarity and choice.
My integrative, relational approach draws on humanistic, psychodynamic and existential ideas.
My clients are adults and teens who want to understand themselves more deeply. You might be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or burnt out, struggling in relationships or at work, or carrying the impact of difficult past experiences. Some are exploring possible neurodivergence or adjusting to an ADHD or autism diagnosis. Together we slow things down, make sense of patterns in your life, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others so you can move forward with more clarity and choice.
I use various therapeutic approaches ( psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, CBT) depending on your individual needs.
I work with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, work related stress, health problems, panic attacks, self-harm, etc. I offer a free, no-obligation phone consultation before we meet. I offer short & long term therapy in English, Ukrainian & Russian. Free, off-road parking. I also provide a walk and talk therapy (in the park).
I use various therapeutic approaches ( psychodynamic, person-centred, Gestalt, CBT) depending on your individual needs.
I work with anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, work related stress, health problems, panic attacks, self-harm, etc. I offer a free, no-obligation phone consultation before we meet. I offer short & long term therapy in English, Ukrainian & Russian. Free, off-road parking. I also provide a walk and talk therapy (in the park).
I support people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives, by reducing emotional distress and challenging unhelpful or rigid thought patterns. I have practiced privately for a number of years, and have also worked at the Priory Hospital, an addiction support agency and within numerous colleges. I work with individuals and with couples. Perhaps you are fed up with feeling, living or thinking in a certain way, and this is affecting your work life, your romantic relationships, your friendships or your self-esteem.
I support people to live happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives, by reducing emotional distress and challenging unhelpful or rigid thought patterns. I have practiced privately for a number of years, and have also worked at the Priory Hospital, an addiction support agency and within numerous colleges. I work with individuals and with couples. Perhaps you are fed up with feeling, living or thinking in a certain way, and this is affecting your work life, your romantic relationships, your friendships or your self-esteem.
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I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist who offers a safe, supportive space where we can think together.
I work in-depth, addressing unconscious feelings as well as unhealthy coping strategies developed in early childhood. This will help you to have a better understanding of patterns in current and past relationships, with both ourselves and others.
I am an experienced Psychodynamic Psychotherapist who offers a safe, supportive space where we can think together.
I work in-depth, addressing unconscious feelings as well as unhealthy coping strategies developed in early childhood. This will help you to have a better understanding of patterns in current and past relationships, with both ourselves and others.
Using an integrative approach which combines psychodynamic and humanistic models, I provide a positive space for you to explore issues in confidence.
Both unique and complex, at times you may feel overwhelmed by conflicting emotions and thoughts about many areas in your life or perhaps you are struggling with a particular issue. Whatever concerns you, I empower and support you through compassionate and attentive listening to identify and meet your needs. I work on a wide variety of issues from relationship difficulties, family dynamics to work stress, anxiety and depression. Recently, I have supported many clients with issues around identity stemming from multi/dual heritage backgrounds.
Using an integrative approach which combines psychodynamic and humanistic models, I provide a positive space for you to explore issues in confidence.
Both unique and complex, at times you may feel overwhelmed by conflicting emotions and thoughts about many areas in your life or perhaps you are struggling with a particular issue. Whatever concerns you, I empower and support you through compassionate and attentive listening to identify and meet your needs. I work on a wide variety of issues from relationship difficulties, family dynamics to work stress, anxiety and depression. Recently, I have supported many clients with issues around identity stemming from multi/dual heritage backgrounds.
Hello and welcome to my profile. You might be reading this because you are having negative thoughts, distressing feelings and/or physical symptoms that are impacting on your everyday life. You might find yourself in a place of pain and suffering. I am here to come alongside and help you find a way forward when you are ready. I am always concerned about your holistic well-being including your physical self, self-esteem and self-confidence. These are all interwoven with your mental health.
Hello and welcome to my profile. You might be reading this because you are having negative thoughts, distressing feelings and/or physical symptoms that are impacting on your everyday life. You might find yourself in a place of pain and suffering. I am here to come alongside and help you find a way forward when you are ready. I am always concerned about your holistic well-being including your physical self, self-esteem and self-confidence. These are all interwoven with your mental health.
Choosing the right therapist can feel like a daunting task. You may be wondering, "How do I choose a therapist?" or "How will I know if you’re the right fit for me?" These are important questions, and I understand how challenging it can be to find the right support. That’s why I aim to ensure we’re a good match before moving forward.
I begin with a complimentary initial phone conversation, which allows us to get acquainted and break the ice. If the connection feels right for both of us, we can then schedule an initial session.
Choosing the right therapist can feel like a daunting task. You may be wondering, "How do I choose a therapist?" or "How will I know if you’re the right fit for me?" These are important questions, and I understand how challenging it can be to find the right support. That’s why I aim to ensure we’re a good match before moving forward.
I begin with a complimentary initial phone conversation, which allows us to get acquainted and break the ice. If the connection feels right for both of us, we can then schedule an initial session.
My approach is primarily Psychodynamic (looking at the past), Trauma and Attachment based
No matter how dark things feel, I believe passionately in your potential to heal and grow, and would love to work with you. I am a warm, highly effective, trauma informed therapist with over 25yrs clinical experience in the NHS. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you develop valuable coping mechanism's. By processing and making sense of your experiences, we can provide you with relief in the present, and a foundation on which to create a future in which you are thriving not simply surviving.
My approach is primarily Psychodynamic (looking at the past), Trauma and Attachment based
No matter how dark things feel, I believe passionately in your potential to heal and grow, and would love to work with you. I am a warm, highly effective, trauma informed therapist with over 25yrs clinical experience in the NHS. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you develop valuable coping mechanism's. By processing and making sense of your experiences, we can provide you with relief in the present, and a foundation on which to create a future in which you are thriving not simply surviving.
I offer open-ended psychodynamic psychotherapy, starting with weekly 50-minute sessions.
Finding a psychotherapist can be daunting, with a lot of terminology and names that might feel complicated and mystifying. My view is that therapy doesn't need to be so confusing and shrouded in secrecy and strange terms. To put it simply, I offer you the chance to talk about whatever might be troubling you in total confidence at the same time, on the same day, in the same place, every week. That consistency, alongside the relationship we will develop, is an essential part of the healing process that therapy can provide.
I offer open-ended psychodynamic psychotherapy, starting with weekly 50-minute sessions.
Finding a psychotherapist can be daunting, with a lot of terminology and names that might feel complicated and mystifying. My view is that therapy doesn't need to be so confusing and shrouded in secrecy and strange terms. To put it simply, I offer you the chance to talk about whatever might be troubling you in total confidence at the same time, on the same day, in the same place, every week. That consistency, alongside the relationship we will develop, is an essential part of the healing process that therapy can provide.
Hello and welcome. Asking for help can be so very difficult, and at a time when you may be feeling at your most vulnerable. As a mature, accredited and insured therapist I endeavour to put you at ease and work with you to best suit your needs. I work as a Person-Centred therapist, very passionate about the potential of every individual that I encounter. The time spent in therapy is your time, a space just for you. Qualified for over 9 years, I have worked with adults, young adults, teens and children in a variety of settings. I am currently working in person and on line, with home visits possible under certain circumstances.
Hello and welcome. Asking for help can be so very difficult, and at a time when you may be feeling at your most vulnerable. As a mature, accredited and insured therapist I endeavour to put you at ease and work with you to best suit your needs. I work as a Person-Centred therapist, very passionate about the potential of every individual that I encounter. The time spent in therapy is your time, a space just for you. Qualified for over 9 years, I have worked with adults, young adults, teens and children in a variety of settings. I am currently working in person and on line, with home visits possible under certain circumstances.
I use elements of person centred and psychodynamic approaches in my work.
Feb/March 2026- Special offer £55 a session. Looking for a safe space to unpack what’s holding you back—and start making real, lasting change? I've been a qualified psycotherapist/counsellor for over 20 yrs with experience in assisting anyone who needs a reliable & confidential space in which to explore issues & difficulties. I can work with you on a range of issues including; anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse (sexual/physical/psychological) self esteem, race & identity, adoption trauma, quitting smoking & more. Sessions are £75 for in- person sessions (thurs only) & for a limited time £55 online
I use elements of person centred and psychodynamic approaches in my work.
Feb/March 2026- Special offer £55 a session. Looking for a safe space to unpack what’s holding you back—and start making real, lasting change? I've been a qualified psycotherapist/counsellor for over 20 yrs with experience in assisting anyone who needs a reliable & confidential space in which to explore issues & difficulties. I can work with you on a range of issues including; anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse (sexual/physical/psychological) self esteem, race & identity, adoption trauma, quitting smoking & more. Sessions are £75 for in- person sessions (thurs only) & for a limited time £55 online
Hello, my name is Julieanna Danquah (You can call me Julie.) and I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor. Life can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming, leaving us feeling distressed, anxious and hopeless. If this is you, then talking and sharing the weight of your concerns can help you find a way to process, accept and learn to cope with those challenges. I offer a warm, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to share your thoughts and feelings, I am empathetic to your individual experience and I understand the importance and the impact that culture, religion and gender have on your lived experiences.
Hello, my name is Julieanna Danquah (You can call me Julie.) and I am a qualified Therapeutic Counsellor. Life can be challenging and sometimes overwhelming, leaving us feeling distressed, anxious and hopeless. If this is you, then talking and sharing the weight of your concerns can help you find a way to process, accept and learn to cope with those challenges. I offer a warm, safe, confidential and non-judgemental space for you to share your thoughts and feelings, I am empathetic to your individual experience and I understand the importance and the impact that culture, religion and gender have on your lived experiences.
I'm a qualified counsellor and am trained to work in an integrative way, using a range of approaches to suit your needs including person-centred and psychodynamic.
I am passionate about helping people who are struggling and who don't know who to turn to. If you need help with anxiety, work stress, family issues, bereavement, childhood abuse or negative thinking patterns, then I will listen to you in a non-judgmental way, helping you to understand your issues better and help you explore how you want to move forward. My aim is to support you as you talk through whatever situation you may be facing. We can then look at different ways of addressing your struggles and help you to tackle them in a way that works best for you.
I'm a qualified counsellor and am trained to work in an integrative way, using a range of approaches to suit your needs including person-centred and psychodynamic.
I am passionate about helping people who are struggling and who don't know who to turn to. If you need help with anxiety, work stress, family issues, bereavement, childhood abuse or negative thinking patterns, then I will listen to you in a non-judgmental way, helping you to understand your issues better and help you explore how you want to move forward. My aim is to support you as you talk through whatever situation you may be facing. We can then look at different ways of addressing your struggles and help you to tackle them in a way that works best for you.
I'm Victoria Kearns (she/her), a COSRT accredited and MBACP registered integrative psychotherapist with specialist training in supporting couples and individuals with relationship and psychosexual problems. I offer a compassionate space in which you can explore and reflect on your relationship or sexual challenges, the way in which these affect you and your hopes for change. I support you in discovering more about yourself and about how you would like to grow personally and in your relationships - facilitating change towards greater self-love, acceptance and satisfaction in your connection with yourself and others.
I'm Victoria Kearns (she/her), a COSRT accredited and MBACP registered integrative psychotherapist with specialist training in supporting couples and individuals with relationship and psychosexual problems. I offer a compassionate space in which you can explore and reflect on your relationship or sexual challenges, the way in which these affect you and your hopes for change. I support you in discovering more about yourself and about how you would like to grow personally and in your relationships - facilitating change towards greater self-love, acceptance and satisfaction in your connection with yourself and others.
My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in establishing sustainable relationships to self, others and the world in which we dwell. Through a creative, body based approach, I can offer you a space to meet what is challenging or what weighs upon you and nourish what helps you feel well, resourced and grounded. In our sessions you can expect talking, moving, art making and creative writing but the way the sessions unfold will be guided by you and your process.
My approach to psychotherapy is rooted in establishing sustainable relationships to self, others and the world in which we dwell. Through a creative, body based approach, I can offer you a space to meet what is challenging or what weighs upon you and nourish what helps you feel well, resourced and grounded. In our sessions you can expect talking, moving, art making and creative writing but the way the sessions unfold will be guided by you and your process.
We often learn from a very young age that the price of maintaining a connection with others is pruning parts of ourselves away while strengthening others. We might learn our needs, our desires, pleasures, or our joy must go just to keep those around us close. Unfortunately this can begin so early on that we may even lose track of who we were before we began adapting. While these strategies helped us survive, those hidden parts, and the ways we learned to relate to them, stay with us, eventually resurfacing as restlessness, overwhelm, or a type of disconnect from our bodies - or as the very ‘problem’ that brought you here.
We often learn from a very young age that the price of maintaining a connection with others is pruning parts of ourselves away while strengthening others. We might learn our needs, our desires, pleasures, or our joy must go just to keep those around us close. Unfortunately this can begin so early on that we may even lose track of who we were before we began adapting. While these strategies helped us survive, those hidden parts, and the ways we learned to relate to them, stay with us, eventually resurfacing as restlessness, overwhelm, or a type of disconnect from our bodies - or as the very ‘problem’ that brought you here.
I am a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist, drawing on approaches including psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT.
I work with adults, as well as adolescents and young people, who may be navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or patterns that feel hard to shift. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to better understand yourself. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and begin to move forward in a way that feels more manageable.
I am a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist, drawing on approaches including psychodynamic, person-centred and CBT.
I work with adults, as well as adolescents and young people, who may be navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or patterns that feel hard to shift. You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to better understand yourself. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and begin to move forward in a way that feels more manageable.
Grounded in psychodynamic theory, my approach considers how present-day problems may be linked to early life experiences which allows us to explore the root causes of your distress.
Having worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I bring a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of difficulties. I bring experience in trauma, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and relationships. I offer talking therapy, EMDR and creative interventions. Together we will determine the duration of our sessions.
Grounded in psychodynamic theory, my approach considers how present-day problems may be linked to early life experiences which allows us to explore the root causes of your distress.
Having worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I bring a wealth of experience in addressing a wide range of difficulties. I bring experience in trauma, addiction, ADHD, anxiety, depression, attachment issues, and relationships. I offer talking therapy, EMDR and creative interventions. Together we will determine the duration of our sessions.
Nearby Psychodynamic Counsellors Searches for Chessington
- Ashtead
- Claygate
- East Molesey
- Epsom
- Esher
- Ewell
- Kingston upon Thames
- New Malden
- Surbiton
- Thames Ditton
- West Molesey
- Worcester Park
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.