Psychodynamic Counselling in Glastonbury
As a fully qualified psychotherapist, my approach is integrative and psychodynamic determined by the individual and their needs.
Every client is unique, so my work with you involves an exploration and understanding of your life and experience from birth to present, including unconscious processes and dreams. I seek to understand thought patterns, fears, obstacles and unhelpful perceptions that stand in the way of love and success. You are encouraged to talk about and understand your feelings, and to learn to distinguish between truth and fear.
As a fully qualified psychotherapist, my approach is integrative and psychodynamic determined by the individual and their needs.
Every client is unique, so my work with you involves an exploration and understanding of your life and experience from birth to present, including unconscious processes and dreams. I seek to understand thought patterns, fears, obstacles and unhelpful perceptions that stand in the way of love and success. You are encouraged to talk about and understand your feelings, and to learn to distinguish between truth and fear.
Chris Northey-Vyse
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I primarily work using a CBT model but draw too on my psychodynamic and attachment training as well as EMDR.
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and EMDR therapist. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
I primarily work using a CBT model but draw too on my psychodynamic and attachment training as well as EMDR.
Hi I'm Chris, an accredited CBT therapist, Dramatherapist and EMDR therapist. I work with children, young people and adults that are struggling with a range of mental health difficulties. I have been a therapist for over a decade and I have worked with all age ranges. My education, training and experience in multiple different settings means I am able to relate to what you might need, allowing us to create an effective treatment plan together. I have a collaborative approach as I know that you are the expert of your experiences. We work together to find the tools and techniques that will best help you.
My therapeutic approach draws on techniques and training in humanistic therapy, transpersonal psychology, mindfulness and somatic based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 16 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
My therapeutic approach draws on techniques and training in humanistic therapy, transpersonal psychology, mindfulness and somatic based therapy, psychodynamic therapy, DBT, polyvagal theory, and internal family systems.
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist with 16 years of work experience in the field of mental health. I have extensive experience with complex trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and feelings of fear, anger, shame, and low self-esteem. Maybe you’re feeling anxious, sad, or confused, and it seems too much to face alone. I am here to help you develop self-understanding, and encourage you to adopt new feelings, attitudes, and behaviours towards life situations. My integrative approach is therapeutically adaptive to your unique individual needs, and empowers you to develop trust and confidence in your own inner guidance.
I'm an experienced and compassionate Trauma Trained Counsellor, working with adults and young people. My main areas of specialism include working with adults and young people around trauma and traumatic loss.
I currently offer support by telephone or online to anyone across the UK, and also have some limited availability on a Friday for in person in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
I'm an experienced and compassionate Trauma Trained Counsellor, working with adults and young people. My main areas of specialism include working with adults and young people around trauma and traumatic loss.
I currently offer support by telephone or online to anyone across the UK, and also have some limited availability on a Friday for in person in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Free Spirit Rising Counselling &Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Glastonbury BA6
Time and trauma can impact our views of self. Negative thoughts can impact our self image and how we look at ourselves. Have you ever heard the demon on your shoulder?
Time and trauma can impact our views of self. Negative thoughts can impact our self image and how we look at ourselves. Have you ever heard the demon on your shoulder?
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, recognizing how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, recognizing how abuse and neglect can deeply impact the mind, emotions, and nervous system. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or more complex mental health challenges, trauma-informed care is essential for healing.
My approach focuses on understanding relational patterns shaped by past trauma. We’ll explore how current triggers connect to past experiences, helping you reframe memories in a way that promotes healing. This process allows you to access difficult emotions and integrate them in a healthy way.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
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.
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
Perhaps you feel lost, ungrounded, unable to understand your emotional way of being and always seem to be at conflict with yourself and others in your life. Perhaps you suffer from anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, lack of self-worth. Perhaps you are grieving a loss of a loved one, relationship break-up or a job. In these times of stress and anxiety, one needs to find one’s inner core strength to be able to be fully grounded and able to fully move into life with clarity and focus. With my counselling skills and our teamwork, you can become the person you were born to be.
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I adopt an integrative approach to therapy and will draw exclusively, or collaboratively on: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy and/or compassion focused therapy, all of which will be discussed in detail during the first session.
Hi, I’m Rachel and I’ve been a practising counsellor since 2012. I offer a warm, empathic, confidential space for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I currently work as a school counsellor and within a private therapy setting.
I adopt an integrative approach to therapy and will draw exclusively, or collaboratively on: cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy and/or compassion focused therapy, all of which will be discussed in detail during the first session.
Hi, I’m Rachel and I’ve been a practising counsellor since 2012. I offer a warm, empathic, confidential space for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I currently work as a school counsellor and within a private therapy setting.
My approach to Counselling is Integrative, drawing from Psychodynamic and Humanistic model.
I offer a safe and confidential space where you will have the chance to share your problems, your difficult feelings, your pain and your life story. Talking about our life honestly and openly, with an empathic and non-judgemental therapist can be a deeply healing process. Having a space where we can be fully ourselves, where we’re invited to slow down, breathe and investigate our inner world and our emotions is necessary, today, more than ever. We live busy lives and for many, it is difficult to stop and notice, most of the time, what is going on inside us. As we reconnect to our feelings and our essence there is an immediate sense
My approach to Counselling is Integrative, drawing from Psychodynamic and Humanistic model.
I offer a safe and confidential space where you will have the chance to share your problems, your difficult feelings, your pain and your life story. Talking about our life honestly and openly, with an empathic and non-judgemental therapist can be a deeply healing process. Having a space where we can be fully ourselves, where we’re invited to slow down, breathe and investigate our inner world and our emotions is necessary, today, more than ever. We live busy lives and for many, it is difficult to stop and notice, most of the time, what is going on inside us. As we reconnect to our feelings and our essence there is an immediate sense
My core way of working is psychodynamic which means that we look at how your past may be impacting on your present.
My work as a therapist is based on the belief that change is possible. I believe that counselling can change lives. Life throws challenges at all of us and sometimes these can feel overwhelming. The process of counselling gives you space to examine and understand issues. You may be feeling stuck in unhealthy behaviours and patterns of thinking. It is sometimes too hard to speak with close relatives or friends and so talking to an independent person can bring objectivity and non-judgement. The process of counselling brings awareness and without awareness, we cannot change.
My core way of working is psychodynamic which means that we look at how your past may be impacting on your present.
My work as a therapist is based on the belief that change is possible. I believe that counselling can change lives. Life throws challenges at all of us and sometimes these can feel overwhelming. The process of counselling gives you space to examine and understand issues. You may be feeling stuck in unhealthy behaviours and patterns of thinking. It is sometimes too hard to speak with close relatives or friends and so talking to an independent person can bring objectivity and non-judgement. The process of counselling brings awareness and without awareness, we cannot change.
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist & counsellor based between Wellington and Taunton.
Talking in a safe & non- judgemental space can help to make effective changes in our lives and enhance our well- being so that life feels less difficult & better understood. Exploring unresolved issues & conflicts can reduce fears & anxieties leading to the experience of a more fulfilled life.
I am an experienced psychodynamic psychotherapist & counsellor based between Wellington and Taunton.
Talking in a safe & non- judgemental space can help to make effective changes in our lives and enhance our well- being so that life feels less difficult & better understood. Exploring unresolved issues & conflicts can reduce fears & anxieties leading to the experience of a more fulfilled life.
My modality is predominantly transpersonal, bringing a psychodynamic lens as well.
Finding a therapist can feel like a minefield. Ultimately you probably want to find someone to talk to that you feel comfortable with, and who can of course help. I understand how confusing and nerve-wracking it can be to consider therapy and take the first step. I provide clients with a supportive space in which to unpack their challenges. I will help you to get a better handle on what is happening for you. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, significant loss and bereavement, childhood and midlife trauma, as well as difficulty understanding feelings.
My modality is predominantly transpersonal, bringing a psychodynamic lens as well.
Finding a therapist can feel like a minefield. Ultimately you probably want to find someone to talk to that you feel comfortable with, and who can of course help. I understand how confusing and nerve-wracking it can be to consider therapy and take the first step. I provide clients with a supportive space in which to unpack their challenges. I will help you to get a better handle on what is happening for you. I have experience of working with anxiety, depression, significant loss and bereavement, childhood and midlife trauma, as well as difficulty understanding feelings.
As a psychodynamic, integrative, humanistic counsellor, I provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental space, conducive to meaningful personal growth, where we could start your journey toward healing together.
I support clients with early trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, attachment challenges, emotional neglect, perfectionism, burnout and more. My approach focuses on recognising and breaking unhelpful patterns, managing inner and outer stressors, building confidence, personal growth, self-acceptance.
As a psychodynamic, integrative, humanistic counsellor, I provide a safe, warm, non-judgmental space, conducive to meaningful personal growth, where we could start your journey toward healing together.
I support clients with early trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, dysfunctional relationships, attachment challenges, emotional neglect, perfectionism, burnout and more. My approach focuses on recognising and breaking unhelpful patterns, managing inner and outer stressors, building confidence, personal growth, self-acceptance.
I tend to work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic framework where your early experiences in growing up can be understood and seen through the influences they bring to bear on your current motivations and relationships.
Wondering what to do, unsure what or who can help. And how? Whatever is troubling you, whatever is getting you down you don't have to struggle alone. Talking to someone outside your circle of family, friends or even colleagues at work can be the start of a new path. A path where you can discover how you got to this place in your life. And perhaps more importantly what it is you are seeking.
I tend to work from a psychodynamic/psychoanalytic framework where your early experiences in growing up can be understood and seen through the influences they bring to bear on your current motivations and relationships.
Wondering what to do, unsure what or who can help. And how? Whatever is troubling you, whatever is getting you down you don't have to struggle alone. Talking to someone outside your circle of family, friends or even colleagues at work can be the start of a new path. A path where you can discover how you got to this place in your life. And perhaps more importantly what it is you are seeking.
I am trained as an integrative therapist; this means I can draw on a range of humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive theories tailored to your individual needs, creating a bespoke therapeutic experience.
I firmly believe you are capable of great change. My role is to facilitate you through the process of getting “unstuck” so that you can move forward. This may be uncomfortable at times; there will be challenges along the way. I will support you through your exploration, giving you opportunities to consider new perspectives and learn new coping mechanisms.
I am trained as an integrative therapist; this means I can draw on a range of humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive theories tailored to your individual needs, creating a bespoke therapeutic experience.
I firmly believe you are capable of great change. My role is to facilitate you through the process of getting “unstuck” so that you can move forward. This may be uncomfortable at times; there will be challenges along the way. I will support you through your exploration, giving you opportunities to consider new perspectives and learn new coping mechanisms.
I am an integrative counsellor drawing from several approaches to counselling such as person centred, psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioural, transactional analysis and others.
Has the layering of life and work challenges contributed to you feeling anxious, stressed, lonely or depressed? Are the lasting effects of trauma an unwelcome visitor in your life? Have you lost a sense of you, meaning or purpose, uncertain as to what the future means for you? Are you struggling with relationships of any kind? Have you lost a loved one and struggling to manage your grief? Is shift work, disability or busy life schedule affecting your life prevented you from having access to therapy? Are you looking for non judgemental support to assist you in self awareness so you can make changes happen for a better way of being.
I am an integrative counsellor drawing from several approaches to counselling such as person centred, psychodynamic, cognitive and behavioural, transactional analysis and others.
Has the layering of life and work challenges contributed to you feeling anxious, stressed, lonely or depressed? Are the lasting effects of trauma an unwelcome visitor in your life? Have you lost a sense of you, meaning or purpose, uncertain as to what the future means for you? Are you struggling with relationships of any kind? Have you lost a loved one and struggling to manage your grief? Is shift work, disability or busy life schedule affecting your life prevented you from having access to therapy? Are you looking for non judgemental support to assist you in self awareness so you can make changes happen for a better way of being.
The psychodynamic approach recognises the impact of early events in shaping future developments.
I provide Individual Psychotherapy, and Relational Group-Analytic Therapy. We work together, building trust and generating deeper understanding of self and relationships. In acknowledging challenges of communicating, undergoing life transitions and resolving past experiences, we become receptive to deeper, lasting change. By working individually with an experienced clinician, or, through sharing honest communication in a supportive, facilitated group, you can develop increased agency, greater self-worth and resilience, courage to discern a new life-direction, and, the confidence to explore relationships.
The psychodynamic approach recognises the impact of early events in shaping future developments.
I provide Individual Psychotherapy, and Relational Group-Analytic Therapy. We work together, building trust and generating deeper understanding of self and relationships. In acknowledging challenges of communicating, undergoing life transitions and resolving past experiences, we become receptive to deeper, lasting change. By working individually with an experienced clinician, or, through sharing honest communication in a supportive, facilitated group, you can develop increased agency, greater self-worth and resilience, courage to discern a new life-direction, and, the confidence to explore relationships.
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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.