Psychoanalytic Counselling in Hertford
I often work with people who are used to holding a lot for others - carers, professionals, or those in demanding roles - who feel anxious, burnt out, low, or overwhelmed beneath the surface. Many are carrying the impact of childhood or relational trauma, grief, or chronic stress. As an ex-nurse this is something I know professionally and personally.
Clients I work with want to understand themselves more deeply, feel less reactive, and build steadiness from the inside out. Above all, they want a safe space where they don’t have to be the strong one, and where meaningful, lasting change feels possible.
I often work with people who are used to holding a lot for others - carers, professionals, or those in demanding roles - who feel anxious, burnt out, low, or overwhelmed beneath the surface. Many are carrying the impact of childhood or relational trauma, grief, or chronic stress. As an ex-nurse this is something I know professionally and personally.
Clients I work with want to understand themselves more deeply, feel less reactive, and build steadiness from the inside out. Above all, they want a safe space where they don’t have to be the strong one, and where meaningful, lasting change feels possible.
I have a PhD in psychoanalytic studies and a MSc in child development.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
I have a PhD in psychoanalytic studies and a MSc in child development.
I am qualified to work with parents, infants, children, adolescents and young adults up to the age of 25.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
I'm Clare, a fully qualified psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience. I hold diplomas in Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, DBT, CFT, and ADHD Coaching. I work holistically, with special interests in personality disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and ADHD. I also bring personal experience of narcissistic coercion and domestic violence. I'm passionate about men’s mental health and creating safe, non-judgmental spaces. I offer sessions in Hertfordshire and North Yorkshire and online via Microsoft Teams or FaceTime.
I specialise in supporting high-functioning professionals, leaders, and executives who are navigating workplace burnout, restructuring stress, and the pressure to perform.
If you are outwardly successful but internally struggling with anxiety, imposter syndrome, or the toll of high-pressure environments, I offer a clinical space that understands the reality of your professional life. You do not need to explain the corporate world to me; we can go straight to the work of resolving the stress.
I specialise in supporting high-functioning professionals, leaders, and executives who are navigating workplace burnout, restructuring stress, and the pressure to perform.
If you are outwardly successful but internally struggling with anxiety, imposter syndrome, or the toll of high-pressure environments, I offer a clinical space that understands the reality of your professional life. You do not need to explain the corporate world to me; we can go straight to the work of resolving the stress.
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision. With over ten years of experience across diverse settings, working with people of all ages.
She is the in-house therapist and reflective supervisor for several Looked After Children’s Homes, supporting residents and staff both onsite and remotely. Her services include individual therapy (open-ended and solution-focused), reflective practice, supervision, and consultation, all tailored to meet the varied needs of individuals and organisations.
Nicola Wainer is a highly experienced Psychotherapist with a Master's Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, a diploma in adult Psychodynamic Therapy, and a diploma in Supervision. With over ten years of experience across diverse settings, working with people of all ages.
She is the in-house therapist and reflective supervisor for several Looked After Children’s Homes, supporting residents and staff both onsite and remotely. Her services include individual therapy (open-ended and solution-focused), reflective practice, supervision, and consultation, all tailored to meet the varied needs of individuals and organisations.
I work with adults and young people, who are experiencing challenges that affect their day-to-day life. These include relationship and family issues, divorce, abuse, panic disorders and child related issues - to mention just a few. Sometimes these challenges can lead to feeling isolated or confused, depression, anxiety or stress. Maybe you have struggled with fitting into society or you have been struggling with low self esteem. Either way, I can offer you a safe space to gently explore your experiences.
I work with adults and young people, who are experiencing challenges that affect their day-to-day life. These include relationship and family issues, divorce, abuse, panic disorders and child related issues - to mention just a few. Sometimes these challenges can lead to feeling isolated or confused, depression, anxiety or stress. Maybe you have struggled with fitting into society or you have been struggling with low self esteem. Either way, I can offer you a safe space to gently explore your experiences.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Welcome! “The Privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are”Carl Jung. Whether it be at home, work, or in your personal life you may desire to make change and are unsure of where to begin.
Μy main approach is the Psychoanalytic one.
I’m Sofia, a BACP Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults & children. Many of the people I work with struggle with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to change, even when they want to. Together, we can explore what feels painful or confusing in your life and begin to make sense of how past experiences shape the way you feel and relate to others today. Through this understanding, you can reconnect with your emotions, reclaim precious aspects of yourself, and open space for meaning, connection, and self-acceptance.
Μy main approach is the Psychoanalytic one.
I’m Sofia, a BACP Registered Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist (MA) working with adults & children. Many of the people I work with struggle with the lingering effects of childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, or patterns that feel hard to change, even when they want to. Together, we can explore what feels painful or confusing in your life and begin to make sense of how past experiences shape the way you feel and relate to others today. Through this understanding, you can reconnect with your emotions, reclaim precious aspects of yourself, and open space for meaning, connection, and self-acceptance.
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Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when they affect our closest relationships or wellbeing. If you are an individual facing emotional difficulties, a couple struggling with communication or trust, or a family navigating conflict or disconnection, the journey towards repairing and healing can feel overwhelming. I can help you to repair relationships, connect and find solutions to your difficulties. I understand that your situation is shaped by the complexity of your background and relationships. We can work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore what is troubling in a safe space.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, especially when they affect our closest relationships or wellbeing. If you are an individual facing emotional difficulties, a couple struggling with communication or trust, or a family navigating conflict or disconnection, the journey towards repairing and healing can feel overwhelming. I can help you to repair relationships, connect and find solutions to your difficulties. I understand that your situation is shaped by the complexity of your background and relationships. We can work collaboratively to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore what is troubling in a safe space.
I am an experienced Integrative Humanistic/Psychodynamic/ Psychoanalytic Therapist which means that although I pay special attention to unconscious processes that may contribute to your difficulties, I place the quality of the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the therapeutic work so that you can explore your issues safely.
Hello, my name is Marie-Pascale. I specialise in working with Adults and Young people suffering with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, indecision, grief, loss of meaning, difficulties in relationships and many other issues that are specific and unique to each person. You may be aware of your difficulty but no matter what you do about it, it's not working! Or you may not know what is causing you to feel the way you do and feel lost and unable to change it. Therapy is a time and a place for you to speak and be heard so that together we can find out what's not working for you and how it can be changed.
I am an experienced Integrative Humanistic/Psychodynamic/ Psychoanalytic Therapist which means that although I pay special attention to unconscious processes that may contribute to your difficulties, I place the quality of the therapeutic relationship at the heart of the therapeutic work so that you can explore your issues safely.
Hello, my name is Marie-Pascale. I specialise in working with Adults and Young people suffering with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-doubt, indecision, grief, loss of meaning, difficulties in relationships and many other issues that are specific and unique to each person. You may be aware of your difficulty but no matter what you do about it, it's not working! Or you may not know what is causing you to feel the way you do and feel lost and unable to change it. Therapy is a time and a place for you to speak and be heard so that together we can find out what's not working for you and how it can be changed.
If you find yourself stuck, in a job, in a relationship, in any repetitive behaviour patterns, then perhaps you are ready to start understanding why. If you are prepared and ready to explore your internal world and are committed to being reflective and honest with yourself, then you have come to the right place. Although this kind of work may sound quite demanding it is potentially very rewarding and will bring long lasting benefits.
If you find yourself stuck, in a job, in a relationship, in any repetitive behaviour patterns, then perhaps you are ready to start understanding why. If you are prepared and ready to explore your internal world and are committed to being reflective and honest with yourself, then you have come to the right place. Although this kind of work may sound quite demanding it is potentially very rewarding and will bring long lasting benefits.
The theoretical framework that informs my practice is integrative, including CBT, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Person-Centered, and Third wave approaches: Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT).
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC). Over the last decade, I have gained extensive clinical experience whilst working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in the NHS, charity, private sectors and through my own private practice. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, currently I am offering only Skype, Zoom and telephone sessions.
The theoretical framework that informs my practice is integrative, including CBT, Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic, Person-Centered, and Third wave approaches: Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Compassion Focus Therapy (CFT).
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered Psychologist with the Health and Care professions Council (HCPC). Over the last decade, I have gained extensive clinical experience whilst working with children, adults, couples, families and groups in the NHS, charity, private sectors and through my own private practice. Due to the unforeseen circumstances, currently I am offering only Skype, Zoom and telephone sessions.
I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist. I help both couples and individuals with relationship difficulties and sexual problems such as trust and communication struggles, issues with sexual desire, sexual arousal & orgasm, such as erectile dysfunction, loss or lack of desire, premature or delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia and sexual pain.
I am a fully qualified, experienced and accredited psychosexual and relationship therapist. I help both couples and individuals with relationship difficulties and sexual problems such as trust and communication struggles, issues with sexual desire, sexual arousal & orgasm, such as erectile dysfunction, loss or lack of desire, premature or delayed ejaculation, anorgasmia and sexual pain.
My name is Richard Backes, I'm an experienced and qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based at 25 Margaret Street, W1W 8RX, 5 mins from Oxford Circus Underground.
I offer help for a variety of issues: difficulties in making or sustaining relationships, bereavement, depression, difficulties with sex or sexuality, work related issues, anxiety, divorce, abuse, shame, anger, guilt, lack of self esteem or self confidence and many other issues.
My name is Richard Backes, I'm an experienced and qualified Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist based at 25 Margaret Street, W1W 8RX, 5 mins from Oxford Circus Underground.
I offer help for a variety of issues: difficulties in making or sustaining relationships, bereavement, depression, difficulties with sex or sexuality, work related issues, anxiety, divorce, abuse, shame, anger, guilt, lack of self esteem or self confidence and many other issues.
A space to talk, process, grow and move forward. I offer weekly therapy sessions for individual adults, 50 minutes per session. You can choose face-to-face or online sessions. I am based in The Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey, Surrey Quays SE16, easy to get to via Bermondsey, Canada Water and Surrey Quays Stations.
A space to talk, process, grow and move forward. I offer weekly therapy sessions for individual adults, 50 minutes per session. You can choose face-to-face or online sessions. I am based in The Biscuit Factory in Bermondsey, Surrey Quays SE16, easy to get to via Bermondsey, Canada Water and Surrey Quays Stations.
I hold an MSc in Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the University of Exeter and am currently in the final year of my Clinical Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and I provide a safe, collaborative and non-judgmental space where you are placed at the centre. I am dedicated to help individuals develop their sense of selves, understand their wants and needs and increase their self-agency and reflective capacities.
Asking for psychological help is one of the most courageous and empowering steps to create a healthier and more peaceful state of mind. When someone truly listens to you, it helps you make sense of your past and present, gain deeper insight into your emotions, and move forward with renewed confidence and self-awareness. This is my true focus.
I hold an MSc in Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the University of Exeter and am currently in the final year of my Clinical Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and I provide a safe, collaborative and non-judgmental space where you are placed at the centre. I am dedicated to help individuals develop their sense of selves, understand their wants and needs and increase their self-agency and reflective capacities.
Asking for psychological help is one of the most courageous and empowering steps to create a healthier and more peaceful state of mind. When someone truly listens to you, it helps you make sense of your past and present, gain deeper insight into your emotions, and move forward with renewed confidence and self-awareness. This is my true focus.
Hello, I'm Andrew and I'm a registered psychotherapist. Specifically, an integrative psychotherapist. What do I mean by integrative? Well, for over 50 years now it's been consistently shown that there is no overall 'best therapy'. What works for one person does not necessarily work for another, even if their issues are similar. You might have heard about psychoanalysis, person-centred counselling, or CBT. These are just a few of a number of therapeutic approaches that each offer different potential for change. Integrative therapy focuses on bringing together these approaches and tailoring them to meet your individual needs.
Hello, I'm Andrew and I'm a registered psychotherapist. Specifically, an integrative psychotherapist. What do I mean by integrative? Well, for over 50 years now it's been consistently shown that there is no overall 'best therapy'. What works for one person does not necessarily work for another, even if their issues are similar. You might have heard about psychoanalysis, person-centred counselling, or CBT. These are just a few of a number of therapeutic approaches that each offer different potential for change. Integrative therapy focuses on bringing together these approaches and tailoring them to meet your individual needs.
I make use of a range of insights, perspectives, and strategies from different therapeutic modalities (humanistic, psychoanalytic, and cognitive-behavioural).
Whatever the issue, I don’t think you are broken or that you need to be fixed. If you struggle, it is because life can be difficult and figuring out how to comfortably and confidently be yourself, interact with others, and engage with the world is not always easy. Therapy can help with that.
I make use of a range of insights, perspectives, and strategies from different therapeutic modalities (humanistic, psychoanalytic, and cognitive-behavioural).
Whatever the issue, I don’t think you are broken or that you need to be fixed. If you struggle, it is because life can be difficult and figuring out how to comfortably and confidently be yourself, interact with others, and engage with the world is not always easy. Therapy can help with that.
My work is attachment-based and psychoanalytic.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. We get anxious or depressed, struggle with low self-esteem or find ourselves repeating the same self-defeating patterns in our relationships. Therapy can help. Whether you're seeking relief from a specific problem or struggling with the vague sense that something in your life just isn't right, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space where we can work through these issues.
I have a professional and specialist interest in working with attachment issues, complex trauma, and chronic health conditions often neglected by the healthcare system, such as ME/CFS.
My work is attachment-based and psychoanalytic.
Sometimes life can be overwhelming. We get anxious or depressed, struggle with low self-esteem or find ourselves repeating the same self-defeating patterns in our relationships. Therapy can help. Whether you're seeking relief from a specific problem or struggling with the vague sense that something in your life just isn't right, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space where we can work through these issues.
I have a professional and specialist interest in working with attachment issues, complex trauma, and chronic health conditions often neglected by the healthcare system, such as ME/CFS.
I understand that wanting a happier and more satisfying life may seem unattainable, particularly if we are dealing with complex, painful emotions or negative feelings which can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or feeling stuck.
Reaching out for support takes courage, as it involves opening up about personal experiences and emotions. Therefore, finding a qualified professional you experience as friendly, warm and empathic, who will make you feel heard and understood without fear of criticism, can help you uncover a new, deeper understanding of yourself and help you make sense of your experiences.
I understand that wanting a happier and more satisfying life may seem unattainable, particularly if we are dealing with complex, painful emotions or negative feelings which can cause us to feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or feeling stuck.
Reaching out for support takes courage, as it involves opening up about personal experiences and emotions. Therefore, finding a qualified professional you experience as friendly, warm and empathic, who will make you feel heard and understood without fear of criticism, can help you uncover a new, deeper understanding of yourself and help you make sense of your experiences.
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Does psychoanalytic therapy work?
Psychoanalytic therapy derives from the work of Sigmund Freud. In this type of therapy, discovering buried thoughts and emotions from the unconscious will help a person work through their difficulties and negative behaviours. Research shows that psychoanalytic therapy can be highly effective, with patients reporting improvement in mood, quality of life, and overall well-being.
How long are people typically in psychoanalytic therapy?
Traditional psychoanalysis is in-depth and is conducted in five sessions every week. Today, modern psychoanalytic therapy is less intense and normally incorporates as few as one or two sessions a week. In some cases, positive change can occur quickly. However, if the condition, difficulty, or behaviour is deep-seated, improvement may require many months or years of therapy.
Is psychoanalytic therapy suitable for young people?
Children and adolescents can benefit from this type of therapy. Many kids and teens are often unable to form and communicate their thoughts and emotions. Psychoanalytic therapy uses specific techniques such as dream analysis, symbolism, and free association or word association; all of which can be useful tools for less-communicative young people. Through this therapy, a patient will hopefully make connections between what they feel inside and how the world works outside.
Can psychoanalytic therapy be done online?
Modern-day psychoanalytic therapy is very different from traditional psychoanalysis. While an individual can sit face-to-face with the psychoanalyst for multiple sessions a week, they do not have to. Today, psychoanalytic therapy can be effectively conducted online or by phone. The key is that the individual confronts what is repressed and avoided, and this can be done whether in person or over online video.