Psychodynamic Counselling in Halesowen

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Charlotte Bowell
Counsellor, BACP
Are you struggling and need some help to understand how you feel? I can offer a safe and confidential space to work through your issues one step at a time, resulting in positive changes.
Are you struggling and need some help to understand how you feel? I can offer a safe and confidential space to work through your issues one step at a time, resulting in positive changes.
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Dr Sarah Morris
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am trained in multiple therapeutic models including person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, systemic therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m a counselling psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are open to self-exploration, and motivated to work on personal growth and positive change. You may be facing emotional challenges, seeking support for mental health concerns, or striving to enhance your overall well-being. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and mutual trust with my client is essential to facilitate effective psychological therapy. Please note, I do not work with private clients from a Wolverhampton/ WV postcode, as I practice in this area for the NHS.
I am trained in multiple therapeutic models including person centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, systemic therapy and dialectical behavioural therapy.
Hello! My name is Sarah and I’m a counselling psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are open to self-exploration, and motivated to work on personal growth and positive change. You may be facing emotional challenges, seeking support for mental health concerns, or striving to enhance your overall well-being. Building a strong therapeutic relationship and mutual trust with my client is essential to facilitate effective psychological therapy. Please note, I do not work with private clients from a Wolverhampton/ WV postcode, as I practice in this area for the NHS.
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Wonder Within Art Therapies and Coaching
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Thank you for choosing to come to my page, it takes courage to reach out and seek support when you are facing difficulties in your life. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, depression or stress and unable to see a way to manage everything or maybe your feeling a deep loss or grieving a loved one and its too overwhelming. Are you looking for a supportive, empathic space in which to explore psychological or physical pain at a pace that is right for you or an encouraging, empowering space to go within, uncover your truth, take ownership of your story and live your life differently. Whatever you are experiencing all is welcome here.
Thank you for choosing to come to my page, it takes courage to reach out and seek support when you are facing difficulties in your life. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, depression or stress and unable to see a way to manage everything or maybe your feeling a deep loss or grieving a loved one and its too overwhelming. Are you looking for a supportive, empathic space in which to explore psychological or physical pain at a pace that is right for you or an encouraging, empowering space to go within, uncover your truth, take ownership of your story and live your life differently. Whatever you are experiencing all is welcome here.
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Aziz Shah
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, or it’s hard to understand why change is so difficult or why you get stuck. You may need space to feel heard, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with yourself. I can help you explore challenges such as anxiety, low mood, grief, complex trauma, bullying, harassment, suicidal thoughts, identity struggles, sexuality, and the impact of culture or living with dual heritage. Together, we work towards clarity, relief, and greater confidence in yourself and your relationships.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, or it’s hard to understand why change is so difficult or why you get stuck. You may need space to feel heard, make sense of your experiences, and reconnect with yourself. I can help you explore challenges such as anxiety, low mood, grief, complex trauma, bullying, harassment, suicidal thoughts, identity struggles, sexuality, and the impact of culture or living with dual heritage. Together, we work towards clarity, relief, and greater confidence in yourself and your relationships.
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Jim Oldaker
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
I'm a level 7 integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer support to adults and young people on a variety of issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, low self-esteem etc. I offer face to face, online, telephone and walk and talk therapy sessions. I have experience working with people on both a short-term and long-term basis. If you are seeking therapy because you would like an environment to express and process your feelings, or if you are feeling stuck and you think you could benefit from some direction from myself, I would be happy to help in any way.
I'm a level 7 integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I offer support to adults and young people on a variety of issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, low self-esteem etc. I offer face to face, online, telephone and walk and talk therapy sessions. I have experience working with people on both a short-term and long-term basis. If you are seeking therapy because you would like an environment to express and process your feelings, or if you are feeling stuck and you think you could benefit from some direction from myself, I would be happy to help in any way.
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Katherine Thomason
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hello, I am an accredited member of the BACP and I offer supportive, compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential, proactive counselling in a warm, comfortable, setting. I'm an integrative therapist, I believe in the individual’s ability to grow and develop in a way that is best for them. I am able to integrate different approaches to suit the needs of the client and I have found that many problems have their roots buried in past experiences. I have a flexible approach that is focused on client growth. Your voice will be heard and it is my aim to understand where you are in life and how that feels for you.
Hello, I am an accredited member of the BACP and I offer supportive, compassionate, non-judgmental, confidential, proactive counselling in a warm, comfortable, setting. I'm an integrative therapist, I believe in the individual’s ability to grow and develop in a way that is best for them. I am able to integrate different approaches to suit the needs of the client and I have found that many problems have their roots buried in past experiences. I have a flexible approach that is focused on client growth. Your voice will be heard and it is my aim to understand where you are in life and how that feels for you.
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Julie Price
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Julie, I am an Integrative Counsellor trained in a number of therapeutic approaches that can be tailored to your needs. I work with people of all ages from young teens to adults.
Hi, my name is Julie, I am an Integrative Counsellor trained in a number of therapeutic approaches that can be tailored to your needs. I work with people of all ages from young teens to adults.
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Dr Joanna Saddington
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Stafford ST19
Hello, my name is Dr Joanna Saddington. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006. Before setting up in private practice I worked in the NHS for 18 years. I am passionate about helping adults, young people, children and families overcome their difficulties. We all know life can be challenging, so it doesn't matter whether a problem is longstanding or is more recent. What is important, is that we work together to try to solve it. I always aim to work in a way that suits the individual and their needs, as well as aiming to deliver therapy empathetically and without judgment.
Hello, my name is Dr Joanna Saddington. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006. Before setting up in private practice I worked in the NHS for 18 years. I am passionate about helping adults, young people, children and families overcome their difficulties. We all know life can be challenging, so it doesn't matter whether a problem is longstanding or is more recent. What is important, is that we work together to try to solve it. I always aim to work in a way that suits the individual and their needs, as well as aiming to deliver therapy empathetically and without judgment.
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Hardeep Bhogal
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
As an accredited and registered therapist, I am passionate about the work I deliver; ensuring I engage in regular training and supervision as well as adhering to BACP ethical guidelines for good practice. I offer both long term and short term therapy depending on your needs. I have extensive experience in the voluntary sector, NHS and through private practice where I work with a range of differing issues. I specialise in domestic abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues or family conflict.
As an accredited and registered therapist, I am passionate about the work I deliver; ensuring I engage in regular training and supervision as well as adhering to BACP ethical guidelines for good practice. I offer both long term and short term therapy depending on your needs. I have extensive experience in the voluntary sector, NHS and through private practice where I work with a range of differing issues. I specialise in domestic abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues or family conflict.
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Haajira Leyya Khatun
Psychotherapist, MBACP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome. I'm Haajira, and I specialise in Trauma-informed intercultural therapy. Together, we can explore concerns such as trauma, identity, anxiety, and the impacts of marginalization, with deep respect for your cultural, historical, and social background. We'll move beyond merely treating symptoms and create a safe, trustworthy, and empowering environment that actively avoids re-traumatization while embracing your unique cultural identity. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges with sensitivity and respect for who you are and what you have experienced.
Welcome. I'm Haajira, and I specialise in Trauma-informed intercultural therapy. Together, we can explore concerns such as trauma, identity, anxiety, and the impacts of marginalization, with deep respect for your cultural, historical, and social background. We'll move beyond merely treating symptoms and create a safe, trustworthy, and empowering environment that actively avoids re-traumatization while embracing your unique cultural identity. I’m here to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges with sensitivity and respect for who you are and what you have experienced.
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Martyn Pars
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
This means I am qualified to use Psychodynamic and Person Centered therapeutic clinical modalities in a blended way according to the needs of my client.
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
This means I am qualified to use Psychodynamic and Person Centered therapeutic clinical modalities in a blended way according to the needs of my client.
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
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Darren Vella
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I am trained specifically in Gestalt, Psychodynamic and CBT modalities of treatment, which will be applied to your specific needs.
My goal working with clients is always to provide a judgement free space, where you can come into contact with parts of yourself that seldom get seen or acknowledged. Enabling awareness of yourself in relation to the events of your life, and how new emergent choices can empower you moving forward. I can work with a range of presenting issues, from mental health issues (such as anxiety and depression) to neurodiversity. Equally I have experience of working with clients who come from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically those from the LGBTQ+ community.
I am trained specifically in Gestalt, Psychodynamic and CBT modalities of treatment, which will be applied to your specific needs.
My goal working with clients is always to provide a judgement free space, where you can come into contact with parts of yourself that seldom get seen or acknowledged. Enabling awareness of yourself in relation to the events of your life, and how new emergent choices can empower you moving forward. I can work with a range of presenting issues, from mental health issues (such as anxiety and depression) to neurodiversity. Equally I have experience of working with clients who come from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically those from the LGBTQ+ community.
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Joe Pawson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or difficult to resolve.
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or difficult to resolve.
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Shannon Jones
Counsellor, MA, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You've probably tried to manage it. The intensity, the way your emotions can overtake you before you've had a chance to think. Maybe you've been in therapy before and felt like something still wasn't quite clicking. Or you've been told, in some form or another, that you're too much. You're someone whose emotional world runs deeper than most, and that deserves real, skilled attention. I specialize in working with people who feel things intensely, particularly those navigating BPD, emotional highs and lows, shame, OCD, anxiety, or patterns that keep getting in the way of the relationships and life they want.
You've probably tried to manage it. The intensity, the way your emotions can overtake you before you've had a chance to think. Maybe you've been in therapy before and felt like something still wasn't quite clicking. Or you've been told, in some form or another, that you're too much. You're someone whose emotional world runs deeper than most, and that deserves real, skilled attention. I specialize in working with people who feel things intensely, particularly those navigating BPD, emotional highs and lows, shame, OCD, anxiety, or patterns that keep getting in the way of the relationships and life they want.
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Worcestershire Family Therapy Service
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
I have been a systemic family psychotherapist since 2007. I have worked in Child and adolescent mental health for over thirty years My areas of expertise are working with families with a range of emotional and psychological issues that impact on relationships, across the age span. I also work with couples and parents who are struggling with their relationship, both as a couple or as a parenting couple. I also offer individual systemic therapy to children and young people as well as adults. I feel systemic family therapy can help with issues about mental health, which include life events and wellbeing difficulties.
I have been a systemic family psychotherapist since 2007. I have worked in Child and adolescent mental health for over thirty years My areas of expertise are working with families with a range of emotional and psychological issues that impact on relationships, across the age span. I also work with couples and parents who are struggling with their relationship, both as a couple or as a parenting couple. I also offer individual systemic therapy to children and young people as well as adults. I feel systemic family therapy can help with issues about mental health, which include life events and wellbeing difficulties.
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Ghada Akkad
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate its complexities. I'm here to provide that support, offering you a safe and compassionate space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. As a dedicated counselor with a passion for promoting mental and emotional well-being, I'm committed to assisting you on your journey towards self-discovery, personal growth, and resilience.
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Egle's Art Therapy
Counsellor, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Stafford ST17
If you are feeling like you need a therapist, Art Therapy (AT) is the one to consider. You do not need to be an art lover or have art skills. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy. May be beneficial for anxious, difficult to reach people; who experienced trauma or mental health issues, have diagnosis of autism, hyperactivity, SEMH needs. AT may be good fit for people suffering from eating disorders, for people going through bereavement, separation, recovering from bullying. AT may help to feel safe again, to work through attachment trauma, to rebuild trust, resilience and self confidence in successful cases.
If you are feeling like you need a therapist, Art Therapy (AT) is the one to consider. You do not need to be an art lover or have art skills. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy. May be beneficial for anxious, difficult to reach people; who experienced trauma or mental health issues, have diagnosis of autism, hyperactivity, SEMH needs. AT may be good fit for people suffering from eating disorders, for people going through bereavement, separation, recovering from bullying. AT may help to feel safe again, to work through attachment trauma, to rebuild trust, resilience and self confidence in successful cases.
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Peter Jackson
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
My orientation is psychodynamic.
Clients who see me might be facing difficult life issues, relationship problems or feel stuck. Sometimes clients are grappling with questions of self and identity. Often my clients engage in therapy to help them with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and/or past trauma. Being heard in a safe, confidential space can alleviate distress, clarify feelings and experiences. This can help you to figure out the changes you want to make and move forward in life. Making such changes can be challenging, but it can also help you become more resilient and build relationships that are more meaningful to you.
My orientation is psychodynamic.
Clients who see me might be facing difficult life issues, relationship problems or feel stuck. Sometimes clients are grappling with questions of self and identity. Often my clients engage in therapy to help them with symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and/or past trauma. Being heard in a safe, confidential space can alleviate distress, clarify feelings and experiences. This can help you to figure out the changes you want to make and move forward in life. Making such changes can be challenging, but it can also help you become more resilient and build relationships that are more meaningful to you.
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Natalie Kumar
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
I am a registered trauma-informed integrative and creative counsellor and an advanced EFT practitioner. I am certified in working therapeutically with trauma, working therapeutically with children and young people, facilitating CISD, and facilitating group therapy. Experienced with neurodivergence, bereavement, sight loss, and relationship difficulties, I can gently support clients through significant life changes.
I am a registered trauma-informed integrative and creative counsellor and an advanced EFT practitioner. I am certified in working therapeutically with trauma, working therapeutically with children and young people, facilitating CISD, and facilitating group therapy. Experienced with neurodivergence, bereavement, sight loss, and relationship difficulties, I can gently support clients through significant life changes.
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Avril Harding
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
I work integratively, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT-informed approaches.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly holding everything together for everyone else? I work with adults who feel emotionally drained, anxious, or unsure how to move forward, often during life transitions or periods of change. You may find yourself overthinking or struggling to switch off. I also support neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, to better understand how their mind work and move through life with more clarity and self-acceptance.
I work integratively, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic, and CBT-informed approaches.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly holding everything together for everyone else? I work with adults who feel emotionally drained, anxious, or unsure how to move forward, often during life transitions or periods of change. You may find yourself overthinking or struggling to switch off. I also support neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, to better understand how their mind work and move through life with more clarity and self-acceptance.
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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.