Psychodynamic Counselling in Dorchester
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.
I also studied the Psychodynamic & CBT models in the first two years of training.
Welcome. My name is Hali, and as a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to help you to process and work through any difficult emotions, challenges or life changes that you may be experiencing. Talking things through in an empathic, confidential, safe environment, free of judgement, where you feel truly seen and heard, can help you in making sense of your world, so that you are able to move forward.
This is your space, where I will be led by you, at your pace, working alongside you, enabling you to understand your thoughts & emotions, so that you are able to find clarity, acceptance and healing.
I also studied the Psychodynamic & CBT models in the first two years of training.
Welcome. My name is Hali, and as a person-centred counsellor, my aim is to help you to process and work through any difficult emotions, challenges or life changes that you may be experiencing. Talking things through in an empathic, confidential, safe environment, free of judgement, where you feel truly seen and heard, can help you in making sense of your world, so that you are able to move forward.
This is your space, where I will be led by you, at your pace, working alongside you, enabling you to understand your thoughts & emotions, so that you are able to find clarity, acceptance and healing.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
Why choose me as your counsellor? Maybe because I always aim to put you rather than any specific approach at the centre of our work together. My priority is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you where you feel safe, heard and seen. In order to facilitate this, I use my personal life experience, my training and my experience of having worked with clients from diverse backgrounds and with a great variety of different issues. I endeavour to offer a safe, supportive and accepting environment where we can explore your feelings and work on the issues in question.
Whatever you are dealing with, I can help you to understand the causes of your troublesome emotions, thoughts and behaviours. We can then work on how to use that knowledge to feel mentally stable, with a renewed sense of control of your life and relationships.
I have 14 years of experience working with, among other things: trauma, anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, grief, relationship issues and dealing with key life stages/changes e.g. divorce, menopause, retirement, work/home changes.
Get in touch to book a free 30 min, no obligation, in-person, consultation to discuss your issues and how I might be able to help.
Whatever you are dealing with, I can help you to understand the causes of your troublesome emotions, thoughts and behaviours. We can then work on how to use that knowledge to feel mentally stable, with a renewed sense of control of your life and relationships.
I have 14 years of experience working with, among other things: trauma, anxiety, panic, OCD, depression, grief, relationship issues and dealing with key life stages/changes e.g. divorce, menopause, retirement, work/home changes.
Get in touch to book a free 30 min, no obligation, in-person, consultation to discuss your issues and how I might be able to help.
I work with individuals and couples.
Focusing on your own individual needs, we can work together to empower you to achieve your own goals. Whether or not you've had counselling before, it can be difficult to take the first step. You can be assured you will be met with a warm and non-judgmental approach and a safe space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions, whatever the issues, even if those issues are not mentioned here. We are complex beings and not all of our issues fit neatly into one box!
For me, the emphasis is about sitting alongside you and building a trusting relationship together.
I work with individuals and couples.
Focusing on your own individual needs, we can work together to empower you to achieve your own goals. Whether or not you've had counselling before, it can be difficult to take the first step. You can be assured you will be met with a warm and non-judgmental approach and a safe space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions, whatever the issues, even if those issues are not mentioned here. We are complex beings and not all of our issues fit neatly into one box!
For me, the emphasis is about sitting alongside you and building a trusting relationship together.
Using a person-centred, integrative, trauma-informed approach, I draw on humanistic, psychodynamic, and CBT frameworks to support safety, self-trust, empowerment, and personal growth.
Are you at your limit? Women experiencing burn-out often approach me when they have put everyone else first. If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, trauma, or life challenges, or simply feel stuck and want to grow, you're in the right place. I offer a safe, compassionate, trauma-informed space where your experiences are respected. Together, we work at your pace using talking therapy to explore feelings, manage overwhelm, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with your strengths. My aim is to help you embrace your resilience, set healthy boundaries, and take positive steps toward discovering your best self and fulfilling your potential.
Using a person-centred, integrative, trauma-informed approach, I draw on humanistic, psychodynamic, and CBT frameworks to support safety, self-trust, empowerment, and personal growth.
Are you at your limit? Women experiencing burn-out often approach me when they have put everyone else first. If you’ve experienced domestic abuse, trauma, or life challenges, or simply feel stuck and want to grow, you're in the right place. I offer a safe, compassionate, trauma-informed space where your experiences are respected. Together, we work at your pace using talking therapy to explore feelings, manage overwhelm, rebuild self-trust, and reconnect with your strengths. My aim is to help you embrace your resilience, set healthy boundaries, and take positive steps toward discovering your best self and fulfilling your potential.
My aim is to offer a warm, compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace. I see counselling as a shared journey — a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported through life's challenges, make sense of your experiences and move towards acceptance and positive change.
My aim is to offer a warm, compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace. I see counselling as a shared journey — a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported through life's challenges, make sense of your experiences and move towards acceptance and positive change.
The thought of having counselling can be overwhelming for most people. At NWA Counselling, it is my aim to help you feel relaxed and most importantly, to be yourself. By offering you a safe, confidential and non judgmental space, together we can explore any thoughts and feelings that you may need help with processing. I provide a person-centered approach which enables you to lead the sessions by talking about any issues you may be experiencing and at a pace you are comfortable with.
The thought of having counselling can be overwhelming for most people. At NWA Counselling, it is my aim to help you feel relaxed and most importantly, to be yourself. By offering you a safe, confidential and non judgmental space, together we can explore any thoughts and feelings that you may need help with processing. I provide a person-centered approach which enables you to lead the sessions by talking about any issues you may be experiencing and at a pace you are comfortable with.
How are you today? It can be difficult to really know or express what is happening for you. Life can feel complicated and scary at times and this can feel overwhelming. Being able share your concerns and thoughts free you up to make changes that can improve your emotional health. Counselling provides a space for for you to work on mind body and soul. What happens with our thoughts and emotions transfers to the body and vice versa. For an holistic approach to your well being I see you as a person not a set of issues. Anxiety, depression and Trauma affect the quality of life and our ability to live life to the fullest.
How are you today? It can be difficult to really know or express what is happening for you. Life can feel complicated and scary at times and this can feel overwhelming. Being able share your concerns and thoughts free you up to make changes that can improve your emotional health. Counselling provides a space for for you to work on mind body and soul. What happens with our thoughts and emotions transfers to the body and vice versa. For an holistic approach to your well being I see you as a person not a set of issues. Anxiety, depression and Trauma affect the quality of life and our ability to live life to the fullest.
When life gets tough we can find ourselves feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. At these times talking to someone else can be helpful to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps you are experiencing loss or bereavement, or a significant transition in your home, work or relationships. Living with uncertainty and change can stir up uncomfortable feelings in us like anxiety, depression, anger or sadness. Whatever is going on for you, I can provide you with the time and space to think things through, and together we will work to make sense of what is going on and find a way forward.
When life gets tough we can find ourselves feeling stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. At these times talking to someone else can be helpful to make sense of what is going on. Perhaps you are experiencing loss or bereavement, or a significant transition in your home, work or relationships. Living with uncertainty and change can stir up uncomfortable feelings in us like anxiety, depression, anger or sadness. Whatever is going on for you, I can provide you with the time and space to think things through, and together we will work to make sense of what is going on and find a way forward.
I work face to face in Sturminster Newton & online throughout the Uk, I also use a range of techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Parts work in a person centred trauma informed way allowing you to take back control and find peace throughout your life.
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
I work face to face in Sturminster Newton & online throughout the Uk, I also use a range of techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Parts work in a person centred trauma informed way allowing you to take back control and find peace throughout your life.
Struggling with self worth and never feeling good enough or wanting to explore why you struggle with anxious and depressive thoughts.
Maybe you motivation is to work on boundaries with others, whether at work or in your personal life. Dealing with family and friends over stepping, in a people pleasing circle and not putting yourself first?
Whether your looking for long or short term sessions, you will have a safe warm non judgemental space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Learning new skills and techniques to empower you and gain the confidence you always had. Change your perspectives from negative thinking to empowered.
ReWellness Counselling - Specialising in Children & Teens
Offers 5 Star, private therapy for all ages from our welcoming centre in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset. We also offer Relationship Therapy, Parent Coaching, Family Therapy, Individual Counselling, Play Therapy as well as our work with Children & Teens
ReWellness Counselling - Specialising in Children & Teens
Offers 5 Star, private therapy for all ages from our welcoming centre in Broadstone, Poole, Dorset. We also offer Relationship Therapy, Parent Coaching, Family Therapy, Individual Counselling, Play Therapy as well as our work with Children & Teens
People come from all walks of life to me. This could be because they are experiencing difficult emotions such as anxiety, panic, family issues, relationship issues, depression, grief or sadness. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further. I have extensive experience with neurodiversity in my personal and professional life. It may be that you have a problem you would like to explore further. I may be able to help you make sense of it all.
People come from all walks of life to me. This could be because they are experiencing difficult emotions such as anxiety, panic, family issues, relationship issues, depression, grief or sadness. Perhaps you have been diagnosed with ADHA or Autism later in life, this can have a big impact on your life, you might want to explore this further. I have extensive experience with neurodiversity in my personal and professional life. It may be that you have a problem you would like to explore further. I may be able to help you make sense of it all.
Therapy can be daunting and takes courage. My aim will be to work in partnership with you and to explore the reasons why you have turned to therapy. It is your experience and how it has affected you that counts.
Therapy can be daunting and takes courage. My aim will be to work in partnership with you and to explore the reasons why you have turned to therapy. It is your experience and how it has affected you that counts.
As a compassionate, experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I draw on Systemic, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and CBT approaches to support understanding, bring hope, healing, and meaningful change.
In short-term work, we might focus on developing practical strategies to help you cope more effectively and feel more balanced day-to-day. In longer-term therapy, we may explore deeper emotional experiences — understanding how your past and present relationships shape your wellbeing and sense of self, so that new choices and change become possible.
As a compassionate, experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I draw on Systemic, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and CBT approaches to support understanding, bring hope, healing, and meaningful change.
In short-term work, we might focus on developing practical strategies to help you cope more effectively and feel more balanced day-to-day. In longer-term therapy, we may explore deeper emotional experiences — understanding how your past and present relationships shape your wellbeing and sense of self, so that new choices and change become possible.
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I am an integrative practitioner, meaning I lean on and merge varying therapeutic modalities such psychodynamic, CBT, and systemic theories.
If you're seeking self-understanding, healing from past traumas, breaking generational cycles, and building resilience, I am here to help. Together, we'll examine both the internal and external factors contributing to your difficulties and work through them. Many aspects of life can impact our mental wellbeing, and during significant transitions, we may struggle with change. It’s often when things feel out of our control and we are not aligned with our ideal self that we experience distress. My goal is to help you unpack and process the past, work towards meaningful changes in the present, and create a lasting impact on your future.
I am an integrative practitioner, meaning I lean on and merge varying therapeutic modalities such psychodynamic, CBT, and systemic theories.
If you're seeking self-understanding, healing from past traumas, breaking generational cycles, and building resilience, I am here to help. Together, we'll examine both the internal and external factors contributing to your difficulties and work through them. Many aspects of life can impact our mental wellbeing, and during significant transitions, we may struggle with change. It’s often when things feel out of our control and we are not aligned with our ideal self that we experience distress. My goal is to help you unpack and process the past, work towards meaningful changes in the present, and create a lasting impact on your future.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with specialist training in working with teenagers & children who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, trauma, or difficulties managing big emotions.
Many young people feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, and this can be stressful not only for them but for the parents and caregivers who care for them. My aim is to create a safe, supportive environment where young clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood, so that they can begin to explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment or criticism.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with specialist training in working with teenagers & children who are struggling with anxiety, low mood, behavioural challenges, trauma, or difficulties managing big emotions.
Many young people feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves, and this can be stressful not only for them but for the parents and caregivers who care for them. My aim is to create a safe, supportive environment where young clients feel truly seen, heard, and understood, so that they can begin to explore their emotions and experiences without fear of judgment or criticism.
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.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist.
Adults who are thoughtful and self-aware enough to sense that something in them needs to change, but who haven't been able to shift it on their own. They may have tried to reason their way through their difficulties, or have had therapy before without feeling truly understood. They are willing to go beneath the surface.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist.
Adults who are thoughtful and self-aware enough to sense that something in them needs to change, but who haven't been able to shift it on their own. They may have tried to reason their way through their difficulties, or have had therapy before without feeling truly understood. They are willing to go beneath the surface.
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- Blandford Forum
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- Weymouth
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- Yeovil
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.